Sara Danial

Feb 11, 2026

As the 17th Karachi Literature Festival unfolded against the backdrop of a ‘fragile world’, the focus was towards the powerful intersections of migration, media and memory. This year, the festival highlighted a unique cultural phenomenon: the rise of Gulf–South Asian narratives that challenge post-colonial boundaries. Through the lens of filmmakers, journalists and historians, KLF 2026 explored how the shared histories of the outside world and Pakistan are being reimagined for a new generation of readers and thinkers.

Sara Danial

Jan 07, 2026

Faisal Kapadia’s post-Strings journey shows that evolution does not require erasure. It can be quiet, thoughtful and still powerful. This was evidenced at Phir Milenge, a recent musical tour.

Sara Danial

Nov 28, 2025

Mobile phones now serve as a primary point of access to the internet (and thereby to a global community) across many regions. However, women in low and middle income countries continue to face substantial barriers in gaining this access. Closing the gender gap in mobile and internet access for women in Pakistan can be a boon for the economy.

Sara Danial

Aug 12, 2025

Where politics build walls, art builds bridges. Sara Danial speaks with Mauj., a Karachi-based theatre collective behind the recent production of Ramayana that has had social media buzzing on both sides of the Pak-India border.