Stories (Page 4)

Favour

Khatija, a robust 19-year-old, had just finished her studies and found a good job. Thanks to her health and her parents’ devoted effort in raising her, she could work long hours at work and at home, earning the envy of her peers. Her life flowed peacefully, but unexpected events canRead More →

Books

Child Labour is a violation of human rights. At this juncture, a poignant story about Abraham Lincoln, one of the world’s greatest humanitarians, comes to mind. At the time this episode took place, Lincoln was a candidate for a congressional seat. And on that day, he had an important electionRead More →

Hungry

Salman, come and have your lunch,” shouted his mom from the door of their hut in the Katchi abadi. He was playing marbles with his friends and adversaries. His mother was thin, a widow living in a slum in Karachi. Her husband died when Salman was 6 years of age.Read More →

Driver

What’s all involved in a taxi driver’s life? physical labour, and not much exercise for the greymatter. One such driver was Anwar. He got his driving licence from the back door. He didHe did not learn how to drive a car, nor was he aware of the traffic rules andRead More →

Friend

There once was a girl so pretty and confident that whenever she’d enter a room, she caught everyone’s attention. She was always friendly to everyone. But she’d always be ready to show her harsh side if someone bothered her in any way. Then there was a beautiful but not veryRead More →

rescue at the sea

Very little has been written about the ancient coastal people of Lyari—the irrepressible Makranis—who take their name from the Makran coast of Sindh and Balochistan, which also indicates a common history of the two provinces; the Makran coast constitutes the southeast of Iran and the southwest of Pakistan, a 1,000Read More →

Women:

1. Introduction Women are the foundation of every society. Whether it’s taking care of families or leading countries, women have consistently been instrumental in shaping the world. Over time, their jobs have changed—from being mainly caregivers to becoming powerful leaders, business owners, scientists, and inventors. In today’s world, it isRead More →

Turkey

A Journey Through Epochs and Landscapes of Turkey Straddling two continents, Turkey is a magnificent paradox. In this land, ancient ruins whisper tales of empires long gone, while vibrant bazaars pulse with modern life. It’s a country where the call to prayer echoes over Roman aqueducts and where the crystal-blueRead More →