Issue 1, Volume 3 marks the beginning of a new chapter in the brief history of Shaheens Quarterly. With a new editor and team, change is to be expected. So, along with keeping the previous features intact, we incorporated many …
Muhammad Ali Jinnah was born on the 25th of December 1876. He was a barrister, politician and the founder of Pakistan. Jinnah served as the leader of the All Muslim League until 1947, whereupon the birth of Pakistan he was …
BANG! Tripping over a rock, you fall hard on the ground as you scrape your knee, skin tearing and droplets of fresh blood oozing out like there’s no tomorrow. You know how it feels when after successive victories and achievements, …
2020, intense, anxiety, despair. Was 2021 going to be the same? It’s the night of 31st December’2020 and as per schedule, the lights went off at 10 pm. I was rocking my Grandfather’s chair in the dark, quiet room with …
A wave of joy and laughter crashes in, embracing the entire globe as the clock strikes 12 and the magical day arrives. It’s officially 2021. No more listening to Sad news in the morning. No more worrying about the ‘curve.’ …
I heard heavy footsteps approaching while relaxing with a wonderful book and hot chocolate. Instantly recognized they were my dad’s since during quarantine it had become quite easier to identify the family members with their footsteps. “Another parcel!” He glared …
It’s here, it’s here, it’s almost finally here, ladies and gentleman, put your hands up for the most-awaited 2021. Will it be our angel in disguise, or will it bring more trouble over our heads is yet to be seen, …
Farewell, 2020! As the year of excessively sanitising our hands comes to an end, my biggest goal for 2021 will surely be not to get freaked out when someone coughs near me. Just yesterday, I was eating breakfast and started …
We are pleased to announce the Volume II of Shaheens Quarterly – a Newsletter by the Generian Book League, Senior Section. Inside this issue: “School In A Coronial World.” by Zainab Zaidi “Prejudice” by Shanzay Sameen “Among Us” by Taha …
When the air of weary thoughts and sadness lift the scent of strengthened souls the scent of companionship and renewed hope shall persist Once the vase enclosing the flowers of solicitude breaks the fields of coloured peace swaying with the …
