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
Ali Goes Green
“What’s the big idea?” shouted a surprised Ali at the top of his voice. Hannah had just ruined his science project by spilling her drink
June 2, 2021
Story Time
Do You Want a Crown and a Gown?
“I am not going back to school… that’s it!” Ali yelled with a firm chin raised and arms crossed against his chest. Dadi Jan and
June 2, 2021
Story Time
“Take That, Pow!”
Ali, Omar, and Hassan were taking turns to play. Ali’s cell phone had broken down. Omar’s had been taken away by his parents for a
June 2, 2021
Story Time
Dad Takes Over
“I want Mama!” wailed five-year-old Hannah. Dad cradled her gently. “Nani is very ill. Right now, Mama needs to be with her Mama. Nani needs
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
A Twelve-year-old Chases Bandits
Dadi Jan, dad, mom, Samra Apa, Ali and Hannah were all huddled up in the car, enjoying the gentle April rain pattering softly on the
June 2, 2021
Story Time
A Real Hero
“Can men actually fly?” asked a wide-eyed Hannah. Samra Apa chuckled: “Where have you seen that?” “In the movie,” replied five-year-old Hannah innocently. “Hmm…” Samra
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