Search results for "kamila shamsie"
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Pakistani novelist, critical of Israeli policies, questions the basis for literary prize withdrawal
Acclaimed novelist Kamila Shamsie has a question for the jury of Nelly Sachs Prize for literature which this month picked her as the winner of the award and just a fortnight later rescinded it – for...Sep 19, 2019 851 0 -
Pakistanis defy terror threat with zeal for cricket and literary festival
Putting behind fears of terror attacks, Pakistanis are trying to restore a sense of calm to their country. Over the weekend, literati, national and international, assembled in Lahore to celebrate Pakistani authors and their work. On...Feb 28, 2017 6221 0 -
Activists shocked at Qandeel Baloch honor killing
Pakistani human rights and social media activists reacted to the murder of Internet sensation Qandeel Baloch with shock and renewed calls for passing of laws that deal strictly with perpetrators of honor killings. Baloch, a bold social...Jul 16, 2016 1591 0