My characters embody diversity: Rakhshanda Zahir
Karvan showcases Rakhshanda Zahir, author of A Nostalgic Silence and co-author of the anthology Dreams and Delusions. Currently pursuing her studies in journalism and mass communication at the University of Peshawar, Rakhshanda Zahir brings a unique perspective to her writing endeavors. Q1. What inspired you to become a writer, and how did you begin your […]
Read and you shall develop a world of your own to write – Maheen Zeeshan
Maheen Zeeshan, the author of Talha and Aminah Tales, aims at developing children’s personalities through the stories she crafts. She talks to Karvan in this exclusive interview. 1. Tell us about yourself? I was born and raised in Karachi, pursued my MBA, and started working in a prestigious bank in the same city. It was a […]
Reading for the mere pleasure of reading is the best habit: Shoaib Rashdi
1. Tell us about yourself My name is Shoaib Rashdi. I like to describe myself as an aspiring polymath who believes in pursuing universal knowledge. I am currently an English teacher at Millennium Roots Schools, Future World Campus, Bahria Town Karachi. 2. What inspired you to become a writer? Needing a medium to deal with […]
An entertainment enthusiast: Muhammad Ali Samejo
Muhammad Ali Samejo, author of Damaged, is a self-proclaimed pop culture aficionado, pun-meister extraordinaire. He is also a qualified English Language Instructor and Corporate Skills Trainer, through which he shares his love for all things sacred to the English-speaking world and, of course, the language itself. He speaks to Karvan in this exclusive interview. 1. Tell […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Reading is the only chisel that shapes up your mind – Sana Munir
Sana Munir, author of “Unfettered Wings” discusses what makes a good story great and the honest truth about Pakistan’s publishing industry in this exclusive interview. 1. How can a good author become great? Both of these words, good and great, are subjective, if not hierarchal. For different people, they can reflect diverse things – acceptance with […]
Editing is as important as writing – Awais Khan
Awais Khan is a writer by heart and an author by choice. As Founder, The Writing Institute, Awais is doing his best to impart aspiring writers with the best strategies to become great. He talks to Karvan about The Writing Institute, about his book Company of Strangers and how to become an effective writer. 1. […]