Rayan Khan is a digital marketer and emerging poet based in Montreal. His writing, which spans fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, has been featured in publications such as The Aleph Review and Vallum Magazine. With a Master’s in English Literature from McGill University, Rayan is an active participant in Montreal’s vibrant poetry scene, often found performing at open mic nights across
Noman Jaffar, also known as Islamabadwala on Instagram, creates one-minute, research-based documentaries about art, history, geography, and academics. Originally from the twin cities, he excelled academically, receiving scholarships for his studies. After starting ACCA at MIUC, he had to quit due to financial issues and took up various odd jobs to support his family. In December 2023, he shifted to
Maryam Raja is a storyteller, content creator, and mass communication student. She is passionate about storytelling and creativity. As a writer, she started her storytelling journey in April 2024. Maryam thrives on exploring new ideas and connecting with diverse perspectives. She likes to talk about history, and when she is not writing, she finds herself doing photography, art journaling, or
M. Athar Tahir is a Lahore-based English language poet and a retired civil servant. Thrice the recipient of the Patras Bokhari Award, the highest National Prize for Literature in English, he is a poet, essayist, short story writer, translator and scholar of Punjabi texts, as well as a calligrapher-artist, and art critic and art historian. Tahir has published over twenty
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Syed Talat Hussain is a distinguished journalist and YouTuber, renowned for his incisive analysis and significant contributions to Pakistani media. He holds a master’s degree from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and began his journalism career in the 1990s. Over the years, he has become a respected figure in the industry. Talat has held several key positions, including Executive Director of News
Shaza Khan studied English Literature and Art in college but began her career in telecom and database administration. She later embraced education, becoming a Montessori teacher for children aged 2-12 in Pakistan and Canada. After returning to Pakistan, she worked as a teacher trainer for six years. Major life changes led her to nature writing, poetry, and a deeper connection
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Shamim Ahmad is a retired civil servant with a distinguished career in the federal government. He holds a Master’s degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Quaid-i-Azam University, Islamabad, and has also studied at Syracuse University in the US. His interest in Psychology, sparked by fortuitous events, led him to earn a second Master’s degree in the field. Post-retirement, Ahmad transitioned
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Shahid Siddiqui is a renowned educationist, linguist, teacher, researcher, academic administrator, and prolific writer. He obtained his PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Toronto, Canada, M.Ed. TESOL from the University of Manchester, UK, and Postdoc research at Oxford University. He has worked in academic and administrative positions at some prestigious universities such as AKU, LUMS, GIKI, and NUML
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Shahid Masud holds a Master’s degree in English Literature and has had a distinguished career in the field of media and education. During his time at Gordon College, Rawalpindi, he served as the President of the Students’ Union from 1971 to 1972. Masud’s professional journey began at Pakistan Television, where he worked as a Program Producer and eventually retired as
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Shafqat Hussain Naghmi is a distinguished leader with over 31 years of experience in public sector development, policy formulation, and strategic management. He holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Executive Leadership Development from Harvard University, an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and has completed specialized courses at Stanford University. His foundational education includes a Master’s degree in International Relations