Mohsin Hamid’s latest novel boasts many witticisms and literary sleights of hand, but it is his sensitive portrayal of people trying to survive in a cruel world that makes it a compelling read.
The fourth Karachi Literature Festival faced a few early setbacks but in the end delivered the fine balance of literature, politics and controversy it has come to be known for.
Non-government organisations are mushrooming in Pakistan. But how many are effecting meaningful change and how many are simply following the dictates of foreign donors?