Nida Bano Qureshi

Nida Bano Qureshi is a seasoned journalist and founder of Nida Bano Productions. With nearly two decades in the field, she is drawn to the heart of a story — where history brushes up against everyday life — whether on a crowded city street, inside the corporate world, or on weeks-long journeys across borders. For Nida, storytelling is ultimately about people, perspective and the quiet thrill of discovery.

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Edible Empires: Anissa Helou and the Civilisations We Share

Nida Bano Qureshi

Feb 17, 2026

Anissa Helou is a London-based chef, teacher and author who specialises in cooking and writing recipes for Mediterranean, Middle Eastern and North African cuisines. Following a conversation with Helou at the recent Lahore Literary Festival Nida Bano Qureshi dives into the award winning chef’s work, her latest book, 𝘓𝘦𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘯: 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘺 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥, and how our plates reveal connection where politics insists on division.