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FeedbackHey Editor,I read ‘Creating more space for Pakistani YA literature’ because I happened to see the picture of Shazaf. She wouldn’t know me but we graduated in the same year, and she was well-known even then, as she was very talented. She is a source of inspiration for budding writers and I am a fan!Sadia Ahmed, KarachiQueryHi! I want to submit poems, but I have not found any guideline regarding submission. Can you guide? I will be obliged!Bisma AliHey Ed,What is the criterion for publishing poem in the magazine?Zaid HarisAll poems must be sent to ‘uspoetscorner@gmail.com. The person who is in charge of ‘Poets Corner’ has the discretion to select poems. Topics and genres are up to the poets to decide. ReflectionNarrated by Al-Bara bin AzibAllah’s Apostle (S.A.W) ordered us to do seven (things): to visit the sick, to follow the funeral processions, to say Tashmit to a sneezer, to help the weak, to help the oppressed ones, to propagate As-Salam (greeting), and to help others to fulfill their oaths (if it is not sinful). He forbade us to drink from silver utensils, to wear gold rings, to ride on silken saddles, to wear silk clothes, Dibaj (thick silk cloth), Qassiy and Istabraq (two kinds of silk).Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 74, Number 253 CITY FILES10th Karachi Literature Festival (Mar 1 - 3)Location: Beach Luxury HotelKLF seeks to create an intellectual space in which the diversity and pluralism in Pakistan’s society and this is expressed by the authors from literary and cultural traditions beyond Pakistan’s borders are freely accessible to people in an open and participatory manner.Date with Paint: Art Therapy with Easel Bay (Mar 2) Location: British Council LibraryIn a day and age where human communication is battling with the onslaught of gadgets and social media, here’s an experience you don’t want to miss! Sign-up with a friend, partner, colleague, parent or sibling and paint a canvas together to create wall-worthy art with help from our team. Connect with your favourite person, have a meaningful conversation and a get to create a life-long memory to take home. No previous art experience is needed.PSL Final 2019 (Mar17)Location: National Stadium KarachiOùon va, papa? A Play (Mar 22)Location: Alliance Francaise de KarachiThe play Oùon va, papa ? (Where we going, Daddy?) is based on a largely autobiographical novel by Jean-Louis Fournier telling the story of a father raising his two sons, Mathieu and Thomas, both born with debilitating physical and mental challenges. Though a devoted father, he does not shy away from exploring the limits of his love and the countless times he is filled with frustration and disappointment with no relief in sight. Editor: Lubna KhalidUs Magazine, 4th Floor, Al Rahman Building, I.I.Chundrigar Road, Karachi, Pakistan.Twitter: @UsMag_TheNewsFacebook: Us Magazine - PakistanInstagram: Us - Magazine for the youthNo items without the full name and address of the sender will be accepted. We regret we cannot reply personally to the e-mails. Send your articles and stories to us.mag@thenews.com.pkWord count for one page is 550-650; for two pages, 1000-1100; for three pages, 1500-1700

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