Being falsely accused of blasphemy is an every-day occurence and nothing new in Pakistan. There's a current fashion trend in the country that is sparking outrage amongst the conservative factions in Pakistan. Many women are wearing headscarves and dresses with the Arabic and Urdu alphabet imprinted on them - only to be accused of commiting … Continue reading Fizza Abbas’ Personal Run-in With Blasphemy
Author: Radical Within Reason
Fizza Abbas’ Personal Run-in With Blasphemy
There's a current fashion trend in #Pakistan that's facing violent reprisals. Many women are going out in public, with headscarves and dresses that have #Arabic or #Urdu alphabet letters imprinted on them, only to be confronted with accusations of #blasphemy. Back in December, Fizza Abbas, journalist, poet and writer, ventured out to a bookshop with … Continue reading Fizza Abbas’ Personal Run-in With Blasphemy
Red
Amina lies outstretched on the mound of dirt covering the bones that lie beneath, moistening the soil as her tears soak through the baked clay. Though her mind and heart stand still, every now and then, a vein throbs at her temple. She slowly heaves herself onto her heels, rhythmically rocking backwards and forwards, until … Continue reading Red
Nothing Else Mattered
A collection of real-life ordeals, albeit supplemented with fictional names, locations and any information that could violate personal security. These pieces are not a figment of my imagination, but depicts the lives of personal friends, contacts or those brave people whose stories are on the public domain. These stories aim to highlight the every-day struggles … Continue reading Nothing Else Mattered
Chongqing Chronicles Part III
Our final episode in this three-part Chongqing Chronicles series! We discuss the reality of living in China versus media and political narratives espoused from our respective countries (America and the U.K.).
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