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Fiction: Tilsm – A postcolonial dystopia

April 20, 2021September 4, 2021 Culture DeskEnglish

The artists for the cover art is Omar Gilani. you can visit the artists webpage by clicking here. The crowd had gathered around some poor soul again, their only daily entertainment that still kept them sane, human, and manageable; interesting…

Lahore’s Postcolonial Food Culture

April 20, 2021August 10, 2021 Rabia MalikOpinions and Comments

Drive down the Main Boulevard and you’ll see the road surrounded by little cafes and restaurants offering cuisines from all over the world. For the overpriced, supposedly best desi food you’ll have to make your way into what was once…

Reading against the grain: European narratives and stories of the colony

April 20, 2021August 10, 2021 Maryam ShakeelFeatures

Post-colonialism becomes an inescapable reality when it comes to understanding the ailments of the contemporary post-colonial world. From global politics, imperial policies, and strategies to the prevalent patriarchal practices, cultures, and norms of society, all are shaped by colonial history…

Book Review: Pakistan Beyond the Crisis State

April 20, 2021August 10, 2021 Muhammad ShehryarFilm Reviews and Book Reviews

In this piece, Muhammad Shehryar reviews the latest book which has been compiled and edited by Pakistan’s former top ambassador; Maleeha Lodhi. If you take a closer look at the history of Pakistan and the current situation, you will see…