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Kudos for year-enders

I loved the last issue of 2019, especially the cover story by Sameen Amer. It was interesting with Sameen’s blend of sarcasm which is really unique. I am an old reader and don’t get time to follow Us magazine regularly, but I make it a point to read the yearly round-up she writes. And, as a sports enthusiast I never miss Nabeel’s summary of our dismal performances through the year. Among other interesting sports events, that is. Keep up the good work!

Mishal Afghan, Lahore

Hi Ed,

It’s the reviews season and Us did not disappoint. I loved the movie round-up by Fatima Zakir, and the sports round up by Nabeel Naqvi. The music review was nice too but the year’s round up by Sameen Amer was too good. She is so funny! I was laughing or smiling while reading her take on the year’s events.

Happy New Year, Team Us. May Us lives long and prosper!

Baqir Ali, Karachi

Dear Ed,

I was so looking forward to reading the book year-ender that’s published in Us every year. But I was a bit disappointed by this piece by Sameen Amer. Don’t get me wrong here; I really admire her work, but I would have loved to see some Pakistani names included in her list as well. For instance, I would have loved to read a review or see a recommendation to say the least for books like In The Company of Strangers by Awais Khan, Hijabistan by Sabyn Javeri, New Kings of the World by Fatima Bhutto, Undying Affinity by Sara Naveed, or A Woman Like Her by Sanam Maher. I really think we should be the first to promote/highlight our own writers and their works as some of the memorable ones from 2019.

P.S I noted Sameen mentioned the highest-grossing Pakistani films of 2019 (as per estimates) in The Green Room and Pakistani politics in the Cover Story. And I really appreciate this.

Taha Ahmed

New Year Greetings

I send this out to my significant other who has been with me through every thick and thin, one who supported me, loved me and helped in fulfilling my dreams. Counting my blessings and wishing you more. Happy New Year My Forever Partner Abdul Moeed !

Yashfeen Khan

Happy New Year Team Us! May this year be a great one for Us magazine!

Hassan, Jamshoro

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