– Why do women work so hard here? Minal asks me over dinner. – What do you mean? I ask. – Because women are always working and they don’t...
Read more– Why do women work so hard here? Minal asks me over dinner. – What do you mean? I ask. – Because women are always working and they don’t...
Read moreIn 2012-13, I’m serving as Artist-in-Residence at the Mitchell Center for the Arts (University of Houston). I’ll be working on a project called Borderlines.
Read moreMy essay “Devouring Mangoes with Gusto” appeared in Dawn Books & Author’s special Independence Day issue.
Read moreAs we listen to Tina Sani’s new album, Bahar Aayi, with Faiz Ahmed Faiz lyrics, Minal says: “I’m so glad you were born in Pakistan so we can listen...
Read moreAs always, Macondo is a rich gathering with old and new friends. Throughout the week, we are inspired by readings and talks with Julia Alvarez, Naomi Shihab Nye, Esmeralda...
Read moreOur flight did leave on time but Karachi’s international departure lounge was packed with people with barely enough standing room since all PIA flights were delayed. By the time...
Read moreThe day we are flying out is packed with drama. My mother is supposed to head out to the airport a few hours before us to catch a flight...
Read moreI’ve been trying to go to Bohri Bazaar for weeks. Today, one day before my departure, I inform everyone, “I’m going.” “The traffic’s supposed to be terrible,” my sister...
Read moreBefore we go to bed the previous night, we learn about the Mumbai bombings, but when we wake up in the morning, we sense new tension in the air...
Read moreThe internet connection at our house has been more erratic lately, making the job of regular blogging more of a challenge. In the meantime, the violence has subsided in...
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