ISLAMABAD: Harris Khalique is the only Pakistani writer and poet whose name has been included in a publication, ‘Windows on the World – 50 writers, 50 views’.

Publication has been brought out recently by Penguin US featuring eminent writers from across the world like Orhan Pamuk, Nadine Gordimer, Richard Flanagan, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Jerimiah Sullivan and Emma Larkin.

According to the publisher, 50 of the world’s greatest writers share their views in collaboration with the artist Matteo Pericoli, expanding our own views on creativity and the meaning of home.

The drawings of the celebrated Italian artist and architect appear with the description of the view by the writers.

Harris Khalique’s description of the view from his office window in Islamabad ends with these lines: “Last week when it stopped raining after several hours, I decided to go beyond the window and walk across the terrace to look over the street from above. I saw a young girl squatting by a small puddle and folding paper into boats. An odd mix of intense sorrow and great hope enveloped my heart.”

Harris Khalique is a poet who also writes a regular newspaper column. His major works in Urdu and English poetry include ‘Ishq Ki Taqveem Mein’ (2006), ‘Between You and Your Love’ (2012) and the award-winning collection ‘Melay Mein’ (2012).

Published in Dawn, December 27th, 2014