By Zunaira Nadeem Dinaaz slipped into the drawing room and pulled the heavy double doors shut behind her. The sun was particularly sharp today, and the darkness in the room provided a welcome relief. It also made everything feel even more sneaky, forbidden, but somehow more tranquilizing. The windows were wide and covered an entire …
Artwork by Mariam Taufeeq Strolling in the house on a Sunday afternoon, I found mama sorting out her wedding clothes. To my surprise, she wanted to give them away after nearly two and a half decades of storing them in an old wheel-less suitcase. My mother believes that holding onto memories makes one weak, yet …
Cover Art by Fartashia Natasha Japanwala is a writer from Karachi. Her essays and reportage have appeared in publications at home and abroad, including Dawn, Al Jazeera America, The Independent, and The Washington Post. You can find her on Instagram and Twitter. I can close my eyes and picture the inside of my Nani’s wardrobe …