Stories by Rehana Alam
A collection of 15 short stories is a mixed bag, reflecting the author’s preoccupations with philosophies across
Published 23 Aug, 2026 07:09am
The author is a relatively new name in the firmament of fiction writers, but has already made her presence felt.
Published 30 Jul, 2026 12:11pm
A collection of eight compelling short stories examines the quiet devastations of women’s lives, family relationships and social
Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:05am
A reunion among three former best friends unravels long-held secrets, regrets and unanswered questions in this fast-paced debut
Updated 23 Jun, 2026 06:25am
The collection of short stories is engrossing enough that even unbelievers of the supernatural will enjoy it.
Published 29 May, 2026 11:07am
A debut collection blends Pakistani folklore, supernatural beings and psychological dread into engrossing and suspenseful horror
Published 24 May, 2026 08:13am
A debut collection of 24 Urdu short stories by a medical practitioner and academic are thought-provoking and wise observations...
Published 26 Apr, 2026 12:38pm
A debut novel has a strong idea spanning two plot lines and two time periods but desperately needed a strong editor as well
Published 08 Mar, 2026 10:27am
An elegantly structured novel, told through through the eyes of a young lad, is the first part of four interconnected novels...
Published 22 Feb, 2026 06:45am
A whimsical novel brings together an Indian prince from more than 2,000 years ago and a young woman from contemporary Karachi
Published 11 Jan, 2026 10:55am
Despite uneven editing, a debut collection of seven stories keeps readers engaged with believable characters and its storytelling
Published 21 Dec, 2025 07:04am
The English translations of three stories from A.R. Khatoon’s Kahaniyan, preserve the tradition of telling fantastical bedtime...
Published 19 Oct, 2025 10:01am
An anthology of personal essays by a cross-section of Pakistanis about the meaning of identity and home varies in tone but is
Published 24 Aug, 2025 09:30am
Spanning three decades and the world, a debut Senegalese English novel weaves in music, the Black experience, a love story...
Published 22 Jun, 2025 10:24am
Despite a few historical flaws, Sana Pirzada’s latest novel, set before the turn of the 20th century, is a roller-coaster ride of
Published 01 Jun, 2025 06:51am
A sci-fi novel with a robot as a protagonist is a sarcastic commentary on human society and the futility of human ambition
Published 18 May, 2025 08:35am
A debut novel about a family dispute showcases the author’s facility with words but suffers from a less-than-riveting plot
Published 20 Apr, 2025 07:58am
A second collection of engaging short fiction from writer Shahbano Alvi, often centred on unhappy marriages, death and disease...
Published 30 Mar, 2025 08:37am
A rewrite of the movie Runaway Bride with a new ending conceived by the author is consummate romance novel fodder
Published 09 Mar, 2025 09:20am
A slim collection of short stories covers vast ground, from magical realism to social ills and diverse issues facing expatriate...
Published 23 Feb, 2025 09:37am
