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      • Author and lecturer Claire Chambers tells us why she finds Pakistan’s literary scene so exciting
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In the Spotlight

Author Claire Chambers talking

Author and lecturer Claire Chambers tells us why she finds Pakistan’s literary scene so exciting

Claire Chambers is a senior lecturer in Global literature at the university of York in the UK. She specialises in Pakistani writing in English and literature by authors of Muslim heritage.

A picture of author Sabyn Javeri sat on a sofa in the library

Interview with author Sabyn Javeri

Sabyn Javeri is a Karachi-based author. Her debut novel, ‘Nobody Killed Her’, is already a best-seller in Pakistan.

Author Kamila Shamsie being interviewed

Author Kamila Shamsie shares her top tips for becoming a writer

Kamila Shamsie shares her advice for aspiring writers everywhere in this inspiring interview.

Khuala Jamil being interviewed

Dream of becoming a photographer? Khaula Jamil shares her top tips

In the final video of our series with documentary photographer, Khaula Jamil, she tells us how she came to photography and how aspiring photographers out there can make their mark too.

A drawing of a bottle with words on the side

Ayesha Tariq on her journey to becoming a graphic novelist

I was always interested in arts and crafts and drawing. I would love drawing cartoonish profiles in my notebooks.

Get inspired by artist Imran Kazmi who went to London to paint at the National Gallery!

Imran came to London to study the painting ‘Saskia’ by Rembrandt at the National Portrait Gallery

Malala Yousafzai

Five young Pakistani heroes who will truly inspire you

At barely 20 years old, Malala is already known around the world for her bravery and her advocacy of education for girls. Malala is the youngest ever Nobel Prize laureate and has inspired millions of people worldwide.

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  • In the Spotlight
    • Author and lecturer Claire Chambers tells us why she finds Pakistan’s literary scene so exciting
    • Call for submissions: The Zeenat Haroon Writing Prize for Women 2023
    • Dream of becoming a photographer? Khaula Jamil shares her top tips
    • Interview with author Sabyn Javeri
    • Get inspired by artist Imran Kazmi who went to London to paint at the National Gallery!
    • Five young Pakistani heroes who will truly inspire you
    • Author Kamila Shamsie shares her top tips for becoming a writer
    • Ayesha Tariq on her journey to becoming a graphic novelist
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