Mukhtār Zaman (1924-2003) was a noted writer and journalist who retired as Director General of the Associate Press of Pakistan. He had also worked for Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation and BBC London. He took active part in politics in his student days, was General Secretary of the All India Muslim Students’ Federation and also authored a book called Students Role in the Pakistan Movement. Zaman’s letters to Ahmed Saeed, compiled here, were written over a period of eighteen years. These letters throw light on Zaman’s social affiliations and his wide circle of friends and acquaintances.