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How to kill a drug addict – a short story

It’s not just the sun which kills you in Karachi; it’s the wet and humid wind which does it. Accompanying you in the crowded buses, long walks and power outages, your sweat is one of your few loyal companions in the summers. The last thing a sane person would do in this weather is to … Continue reading →

Bright in Barcelona

Sobs. Silence. Sobs … but this time the noise woke me up. Ever thought of the perfect sound you would want to wake up in the morning? I thought as I opened my eyes. An unknown girl crying in your dorm is not one of those. She was alone, legs sprawled on the floor, back … Continue reading →

The curious case of Karachi

Driving the car in dark on a maze of roads, our drive was continuously welcomed by roundabouts. The roads in Emirates always lead you to somewhere far than you intend. Confetti on the pavements and glowing lights on the sidewalk hinted that we just missed the celebrations of Emirates National day. But, I think we … Continue reading →