Stories by Sara Danial

FICTION: BEYOND THE WINDOW

Set in Swat during the rise of militant violence in the region in the mid-2000s, a debut novel wrestles with themes of patriarchy Published 08 Feb, 2026 09:36am

CORPORATE WINDOW : Survive today, hope tomorrow

Essentials are set to dominate household decisions, job security will matter more than job switching, and major purchases Published 22 Dec, 2025 07:38am

Yasir Hussain’s Monkey Business — a comedy of lies, laughter, and a little preaching

The play has returned to Karachi and is running at the Arts Council till Dec 18. Published 11 Dec, 2025 04:56pm

Neelofar review: The Fawad–Mahira love story that hits, misses and yet somehow stays with you

Despite its shortcomings, the film brings forward an idea worth sitting with: attention can swallow people whole. Published 02 Dec, 2025 12:23pm

FESTIVAL: A CITY’S READING HABIT ON DISPLAY

Ten festivals in, the Adab Festival has settled into its own personality. It is dense, loud, packed, informal and full of people Published 30 Nov, 2025 06:41am

Are we doing enough to protect our children online?

In 2022, over 2m cases of child sexual abuse material were linked to users in Pakistan through global reporting systems. Updated 03 Nov, 2025 08:14am

In Broken Images, a writer’s reflection becomes her harshest critic

The single-actor play being staged at T2F explores the weight of ambition and the digital double we can’t escape. Published 25 Oct, 2025 04:10pm

From Mother to Prince Charming: Gandhara Independent Film Fest was a reminder that short films can hit the hardest

From Spain to Nathiagali, GIFF 2025 brought stories that made us cry, think, and reflect on cinema's true purpose. Published 21 Oct, 2025 01:53pm

Anwar Maqsood’s Siachen holds new meaning in the aftermath of Pakistan and India’s May clash

For anyone seeking entertainment and reflection, the play runs until September 30 at the Arts Council of Pakistan, Karachi. Published 22 Sep, 2025 05:14pm

FICTION: COMING TO TERMS WITH MEMORY

A quiet, introspective debut novel speaks to the emotional undercurrents many of us carry from childhood Published 24 Aug, 2025 09:17am

How gamers are built for the future

For a country with limited traditional job opportunities, e-sports offer not only income but also a way to participate in a global economy without relocating. Updated 18 Aug, 2025 04:07pm

FICTION: POLITICAL AND ACHINGLY PERSONAL

The winner of the International Booker Prize this year is a collection of powerful short stories about Muslim women written in... Published 10 Aug, 2025 08:41am

FICTION: WHEN FAITH BEGETS FEAR

A compelling debut novel explores blasphemy laws and religious intolerance in Pakistan with unflinching honesty but also with Published 20 Jul, 2025 11:21am

CURTAIN CALL

Napa’s ‘Tasneef’ festival was a reminder that great stories are being written every day in this country and all they need Published 06 Jul, 2025 05:55am

FICTION: CHASING A GHOST

Anita Desai’s latest novel offers a quiet, meditative work that reflects on the limits of knowledge and memory Published 15 Jun, 2025 06:04am

Review: Deemak is a horror movie that hits home

The film uses horror not just as a scare tactic, but as a lens through which to examine emotional decay. Published 08 Jun, 2025 11:10am

How Pakistani short film Karmash made its way to the Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight

No formal film school. No production house. No corporate backing. Just six friends, a tiny budget, and a shared vision. Published 26 May, 2025 12:51pm

FICTION: What if you swapped lives?

A best-selling debut Young Adult novel from Korea weaves a fantasy that is grounded in reality, and which ultimately gently Published 25 May, 2025 05:25am

CORPORATE WINDOW: Waste not, want not

By redefining waste as raw material for new products, businesses can drive both environmental and business success. Updated 12 May, 2025 12:14pm

FICTION: RADICALISATION AND REDEMPTION

A debut novel by a Middle East political analyst forces readers to reconsider their assumptions about ideological transformation Published 11 May, 2025 08:56am