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 […]
Truth is critical behind every story but settings can still be fantastic: Haroon Khalid Akhtar
Haroon Khalid Akhtar is an award-winning author. His novel ‘Melody of a Tear’ won the UBL best debut fiction award 2020 and enjoys a 4.3 rating on Goodreads. He also authored an anthology ‘Threadbare’ and another novel ‘The Liar’s Truth’. Haroon speaks to Karvan in this exclusive interview. Professionally, he is a banker, working in a […]
Once a written piece is in the world, it is alive and has a life of its own: Fatima Ijaz
Fatima Ijaz is a poet and her book, “The Shade of Longing and other Poems”, was published by The Little Book Company in December 2021. She teaches English and Speech at Institute of Business Administration (IBA). She talks to Karvan in this exclusive interview. 1. How do you define poetry? Where the line between what is […]
The miracles of digital media have indeed impacted journalism: Omair Alavi
1. How did you venture into the field of broadcast journalism? I ventured into writing when I was in elementary classes at the Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School. I used to write articles that were appreciated by my colleagues. I remember writing an article on The Power of Seven that discussed seven aspects of various […]
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 […]
The world needs more people on the good side: Rabeeta Abbas
Rabeeta Abbas is the author of Dead By Sunrise, a dystopian-fiction story compilation of a post-pandemic novelette and two flash fictions. She talks to Karvan in this exclusive interview [easy-image-collage id=2514] 1. What inspired you to write a dystopian fiction book? Dystopian fiction is a genre I naturally enjoy reading. Perhaps, also the genre I read […]
Keep learning as much as you can from others: Muniza Imran
Muniza Imran is a dedicated youth of Pakistan. She is the Founder and CEO of WriterTalks, an online literary agency, that is making waves in Pakistan’s publishing industry. Muniza talks to Karvan about her venture in this exclusive interview. [easy-image-collage id=2498] 1. Tell us about yourself? My name is Muniza, and I am an undergrad […]
I have been into art for as long as I can remember: Umair Najeeb Khan
Umair is a 26-year-old illustrator from Karachi who is currently based in Islamabad. His graphic illustration of a post-apocalyptic Karachi became a viral sensation on social media. He speaks to Karvan.org in this exclusive interview. 1. Tell us about yourself? I’m Umair, a 26-year-old illustrator from Karachi, currently based in Islamabad. I mainly illustrate for children’s […]
Be vigilant about your decisions and vision: Rehan Khan
1. What is the mission of Careermap.pk and how can one use its services? At Career Map, we aim to help people identify the missing ingredients and provide resources to help them achieve their career goals. Career Map is a tool that helps people validate their progress toward their career goals. It compares the user […]
We must understand the importance of emotional health and wellbeing – Eram Zeeshan
Ms. Eram Zeeshan is a Mind Sciences Trainer, Certified Life Coach, Founder EZ Minds, and an NLP practitioner/Counselor. She talks to Karvan about the essence of her profession and the importance of having a goal in life. 1. Tell us about yourself I am a passionate mind sciences trainer, certified life coach, and founder of EZ […]