whenever I get back into reading any literature from Pakistan, I am reminded of how so many of these books, stories, and essays are not written for a Pakistani audience. they're always for the diaspora, or to fulfill the West's fetish for poverty/misery porn from the global south
@enchantingliyah Even when she’s (and the likes of her) taking her last breathes she will genuinely and truly believe the killing they did was justified. It was their “right”. Age will not make them realise their horrid actions
His name is Akbar Gabol, this is the poor man on whose land today the largest mosque in Pakistan and the third largest mosque in the world is being built. Bahria Town Karachi is being built on the heritage lands of Akbar Gabol, Faiz Mohammad Gabol and other local people.
@Nadeemislam21@dawn_images It’s not an “effort” this is an experience. I am not speaking on behalf of ALL Pakistani women. As mentioned in the article these were experiences of the few who narrated their stories.
Very few people talk about the challenges and trauma that come from trying to fit into a new family and leaving your own behind.
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