Zareena and Abid: A Conversation with 5 Authors

Zareena and Abid: A Conversation with 5 Authors is a literary evening at the Zia Mohyeddin Theatre, National Academy of Performing Arts in Karachi, celebrating what may be a first in Pakistani publishing — five different authors each using the same two identically named characters, Zareena and Abid, to craft entirely distinct and dramatic narratives. The collection, titled "Zareena and Abid: Two Characters, Five Authors, Five Stories," is published by Liberty Books. All five authors come together for a live conversation and Q&A about their stories, offering audiences a rare window into how the same characters can inspire radically different creative visions. Authors: Javed Jabbar Naeem Sadiq Rehana Alam Taha Kehar Talat Rahim Programme: 5:00 – 5:30 pm — Light Refreshments 5:30 – 7:00 pm — Conversation and Q&A What's included: Light refreshments, author conversation, and Q&A session. Copies of the book are available for purchase at the venue at Rs. 1,395.