{"id":472304,"date":"2025-04-14T09:48:03","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T04:48:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=472304"},"modified":"2025-04-14T09:48:03","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T04:48:03","slug":"postcards-offer-a-rare-glimpse-into-pre-partition-history-of-pakistan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/postcards-offer-a-rare-glimpse-into-pre-partition-history-of-pakistan\/","title":{"rendered":"Postcards offer a rare glimpse into pre-partition history of Pakistan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Speaking at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), renowned historian and scholar Fakir Syed Aijazuddin, OBE, FCA, emphasized the historical significance of postcards as a popular medium of communication during the 19th and early 20th centuries. He noted that postcards allowed people to share their experiences, thoughts, and impressions in a way that was both personal and visually expressive. Reflecting on his latest publication, \u2018Forgotten Images: Postcards of Pre-Pakistan, 1890\u20131947,\u2019 F. S Aijazuddin explained that these seemingly simple cards offer far more than brief messages\u2014they serve as enduring historical records. \u201cPostcards not only depict notable landmarks from cities across what is now Pakistan, but also reflect the cultural and social fabric of their times,\u201d he said. \u201cThrough these images, the book reveals the transformation of cities, communities, and architectural heritage, while also capturing the everyday, sometimes extraordinary, lives of people during the pre-Partition era.\u201d He described the collection as a visual journey through time, highlighting the evolution of urban spaces through carefully curated postcards representing various regions and cities. Also speaking at the event, Ambassador Jauhar Saleem, President of the IRS, underscored the importance of remaining connected to one\u2019s history. He stressed that preserving and understanding national heritage is essential for shaping a more informed and cohesive future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: Speaking at the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), renowned historian and scholar Fakir Syed Aijazuddin, OBE, FCA, emphasized the historical significance of postcards as a popular medium of communication during the 19th and early 20th centuries. 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