Taiba Abbas explores the poetics of the besieged
The relationship between language and power is of cardinal importance in modern literary theory
New books offer readers a glimpse into the views of Yagana and other critics of Ghalib
The dangers of isolationist policies through the lens of Orwell’s dystopian vision
Muhammad Izhar-ul-Haq’s new book reflects on the cultural shifts of contemporary Pakistan
Rafaqat Hayat’s new novel raises some important questions about life
A centenary tribute to Urdu short-story writer and critic Mumtaz Shireen
Nian Peng and Khalid Rahman examine Afghanistan’s foreign and domestic policies in their new anthology
An Ottoman princess deconstructs preconceived notions about Pakistan
Kishwar Naheed continues to speak out against a patriarchal and authoritarian society