Story Time
Eating an Enormous Beast at Sea
Islamabad winters chill you to the bone. And it is not exactly comforting when you are on a farm in the middle of nowhere listening
June 2, 2021
Story Time
The Magic of Movies
“Assalamu alaikum, kids! How are you all doing?” boomed Wael Ibrahim, our guest speaker at the LiveDeen conference in Karachi. He had flown all the
June 2, 2021
Story Time
The Red-Bearded Admiral
Ali, Omar and Hassan stood gazing at the sea. Wild currents crashed to the shore, spraying frothy water and salty droplets on their faces. Their
June 2, 2021
Story Time
Tossing Away a Treasure
“That was my favorite ring. How could I be so careless?” Samra Apa sniffed away a tear. Mama gently stroked Samra Apa’s head, which was
June 2, 2021
Story Time
Messing up with Mom
It was a lazy Sunday. I was still in bed. My bedroom looked like a battle ground: clothes on the floor, games and books strewn
June 2, 2021
Story Time
“I hope you are not dreaming of taking over my empire”
“Slam!” the door banged open, and Ali walked in red-faced. Dad was replacing a fused bulb in the living room. He looked up and raised
May 31, 2021
Story Time
Head-Turning Fashion
Ali wheeled down the park on his shiny black bike in the lovely November breeze. Not far, he spotted Omar and Hassan talking to a
May 27, 2021
Story Time
The Fearsome yet Forgiving Soldier
“I hate math!” protested Ali, with a firm chin held high. Mom reasoned with a smile: “There are many things in life that we hate,
May 27, 2021
Story Time
The Day Adhan was Called in a Church
“Oh, come on! Don’t be so secretive. After all, I am your brother. Tell me, how will you solve this problem?” pleaded Ali with Samra
May 27, 2021
Story Time
Swimming to Save Her Life
“One female polar bear swam for nine days straight in the Beaufort Sea north of Alaska, USA. Can you believe that?” Dad peered from behind
May 27, 2021