Age is not a barrier in writing or publishing: Soniah Kamal
Soniah Kamal is an award-winning novelist, essayist, and public speaker. Her recent novel, Unmarriageable, is a Financial Times Readers’ Best Book of 2019, a 2019 Book All Georgians Should Read, and shortlisted for the 2020 Townsend Prize for Fiction. Her debut novel, An Isolated Incident, was a finalist for the KLF French Fiction Prize and […]
I like to write about things I find interesting, and that usually does not include politics: Zarrar Khuhro
Zarrar Khuhro is a current affairs commentator who shares his insights and opinions through print and electronic media. He is one of the hosts at the TV talk show Zara Hat Kay. He gives a candid exclusive inclusive interview with Karvan. 1. Who is Zarrar Khuhro? You tell me. It would be rather presumptuous for me […]
Become life-long learners: Rumana Husain
Rumana Husain is the author of two coffee-table books ‘Karachiwala – a Subcontinent within a City’ and ‘Street Smart – Professionals on the Street’. She co-founded NuktaArt – a bi-annual art magazine, and was its Senior Editor. She talks to Karvan in this exclusive interview regarding her life, career and her passion to add value children’s […]
“Our mission is to bridge the gap between legal education and practice”: Nida Usman Chaudhary,
Nida Usman Chaudhary, Founder, Lahore Education and Research Network (LEARN) and Women in Law Initiative Pakistan talks to Karvan about how she established LEARN and the challenges human rights advocates have to face. She is also Chairperson, Gender Equality and Diversity Committee LHCBA 2018-19 and Country Ambassador to Pakistan – Alliance for Equality in Dispute Resolution. 1. What inspired you […]
I believe everybody has a story to tell: Nadya A.R
Nadya A.R, author of “Invisible Ties” shares her writing journey. She talks about Pakistan’s publishing industry and gives important pieces of advice to aspiring writers in this exclusive interview with Karvan.org 1. Since when did you start writing? I think my story as a writer began when I started writing my diary. It was probably […]
“Art is a journey of continuous self-exploration”: Obaid ur Rahman
Obaid ur Rahman is the first 3D / anamorphic artist in Pakistan. He shares his creative journey in this exclusive interview with Karvan. 1. Tell us about yourself I am a Karachi based self-taught 3D/Anamorphic artist and muralist. I am the pioneer of 3D / anamorphic art in Pakistan. I have worked on various domestic […]
“I have worked to build and maintain strong professional relationships”: Omar Abedin
Omar Abedin is the Chief Marketing Officer at Graana.com. He has worked at strategic positions for national and multinational companies. He shares secrets to success and career-building insights in this exclusive interview with Karvan.org 1. From a Product Officer at Philips Pakistan in 1992 to Group Chief Marketing Officer of Graana.com in 2019, how much have […]
‘Reading and observing are the keys to good writing’, says Muneera Adil
Muneera Adil is a seasoned writer. She has been contributing to Pakistan’s print media for over nineteen years. Her writing prowess and acumen add value to her writing. She talks to Karvan in this exclusive interview. 1. How did you venture into the world of freelance writing? Since my student life, I have been pursuing […]
I want to serve my country with dedication – Umar Narejo
Umar Narejo has a keen sense of what is happening in Pakistan and across the world. He is the author of “Know it, Understand it then Change it”, a book about current affairs. 1. How challenging was it to publish a book at such a young age? It was challenging for me to write a […]
“I find myself completely committed to educating people” – Danish Sayanee
1. What were the origins of the Institute of Excellence in Learning and Teaching? The Institute of Excellence in Learning and Teaching originates from the core concept that learning is an ongoing process. However, we cannot identify the real from what looks real. Therefore, from our platform, we try to bring only the most genuine […]