ISLAMABAD, Jun 09 (APP):The Black Hole (TBH), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting knowledge, dialogue, and culture, hosted the launch ceremony of Talagang ke Daihaat, a book authored by researcher and historian Tariq Mahmood Malik, here on Tuesday. The book offers a rare and valuable account of the villages of Talagang, a region renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage in Punjab, Pakistan. It documents the origins of settlements, …
TBH hosts launch of book “Talagang ke Daihaat”
ISLAMABAD, Jun 09 (APP):The Black Hole (TBH), a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting knowledge, dialogue, and culture, hosted the launch ceremony of Talagang ke Daihaat, a book authored by researcher and historian Tariq Mahmood Malik, here on Tuesday.
The book offers a rare and valuable account of the villages of Talagang, a region renowned for its rich history and cultural heritage in Punjab, Pakistan. It documents the origins of settlements, migration and settlement patterns, tribal histories, and detailed land revenue (maal guzaari) records of the area.
Serving both as a historical archive and a socio-cultural study, the publication makes a significant contribution to preserving regional heritage, local identity, and collective memory for future generations.
Speaking on the occasion, Tariq Mahmood Malik shared insights into the research process and the importance of documenting local histories. Born in Talagang in 1968, Malik received his early education at Government High School Talagang before continuing his studies at Degree College Talagang. During his student years, he actively participated in sports and captained the hockey teams of both City High Club Talagang and Degree College Talagang.
His interest in research began with an exploration of Talagang’s sporting history and gradually expanded into a broader study of the region’s social, cultural, and historical development. Over the years, he has devoted himself to documenting and preserving the history of Talagang, producing valuable research on its heritage and local narratives.
The session was moderated by Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Kalhoro, a distinguished scholar with more than 22 years of experience in ethnographic research and the author of 17 books. His academic work focuses on anthropology, development studies, cultural heritage, tourism, colonial legacies, and marginalized communities. He currently serves as Assistant Professor at the Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE).
The event attracted scholars, researchers, students, and members of the public interested in regional history and cultural heritage.
The session concluded with an engaging discussion on the importance of documenting local histories and preserving indigenous knowledge.
