Writing about loss, love, and longing. The three L's of Urdu poetry.

Student success story that made my entire week. This is why teaching matters.

A new nazm (free verse): "Karachi ke rang." The colors of my city.

The art of tarennun: The melodic recitation style unique to Urdu poetry.

My handwritten poetry notebook. Nastaliq script, fountain pen, unlined paper.

Mushaira performance clip. Reciting to an audience that understands every nuance.

Karachi literary festival highlights. The love for Urdu literature is alive.

Reading Ghalib at midnight. His words from 1850 feel written today.

Calligraphy and poetry together. Writing my verses in hand-lettered Nastaliq.

Q&A session answers compiled. If you missed it live, here's everything.