Nadya A.R.

Nadya A.R. is a Pakistani author. She began writing in her twenties and her book of short stories Broken Souls, based on child labour in the carpet-weaving industry in Pakistan, was published in 1995. Her first novel Kolachi Dreams was published in 2006.[1] Kolachi Dreams highlights gravely relevant social, economic, religious and gender-related issues of Pakistan through the lives of its main characters. The protagonist, BK, becomes a terrorist to avenge the child-rape and death of his sister by the complexed, powerful landlord of his village. BK's escapades with political leaders, spiritual healers, clairvoyants and comrades in Karachi are integral components in his torturous journey to seek justice.

Early life

"Nadya A.R" born Nadia Malik in Lahore, Pakistan. She is of Punjabi descent.

Education

Nadya attended Institute of Business Administration, Karachi and obtained her degree in Business Studies, as a young 20-something. Recently, Nadia developed a interest in psychology and holds a Masters in psychology from University of Hertfordshire.

Personal life

Nadya married Abbas Rahimtoola, a Pakistani businessman in March 1995.They have two children: Muhammad Habib Rahimtoola (born 1996) and Malaika Rahimtoola (born 2000). They are currently living in Singapore.

References

  1. ↑ De S. Kolachi dreams The Times of India (9 December 2006) (accessed 16 June 2010)


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