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This is the second and final part of my column in response to some observations made by readers on the series about resistance writing. One reader,...
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In response to my eight-part series on resistance writing, the readers’ response was overwhelming. Most readers asked about the details of the books...
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Dr Anwaar Ahmed has penned some of the best short stories in Urdu that are part of our resistance literature heritage. Coming from Multan, Dr Anwaar...
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