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FICTION: SCARS THAT LINGER

A collection of eight compelling short stories examines the quiet devastations of women’s lives, family relationships and social

26.07.2026 30

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Rehana Alam

FICTION: REOPENING THE WOUNDS

A reunion among three former best friends unravels long-held secrets, regrets and unanswered questions in this fast-paced debut

22.06.2026 70

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Rehana Alam

FICTION: TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED

A whimsical novel brings together an Indian prince from more than 2,000 years ago and a young woman from contemporary Karachi

11.01.2026 60

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Rehana Alam

FICTION : MELANCHOLIA AND SUSPENSE

Despite uneven editing, a debut collection of seven stories keeps readers engaged with believable characters and its storytelling

21.12.2025 30

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Rehana Alam

NON-FICTION: WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PAKISTANI

An anthology of personal essays by a cross-section of Pakistanis about the meaning of identity and home varies in tone but is

24.08.2025 40

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Rehana Alam

FICTION: A MAD GOTHIC ROMP

Despite a few historical flaws, Sana Pirzada’s latest novel, set before the turn of the 20th century, is a roller-coaster ride of

01.06.2025 40

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Rehana Alam

FICTION: THE ROBOTIC LIFE

A sci-fi novel with a robot as a protagonist is a sarcastic commentary on human society and the futility of human ambition

18.05.2025 30

Dawn (Magazines)

Rehana Alam