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مردانہ کمزوری
by Hani Raza Jaffery
A searching story about masculinity and expectation, tracing burdens set on a boy long before he could meet them, and what our idea of manhood quietly costs him.
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Hani Raza Jaffery
Hani Raza Jaffery is an eighteen-year-old writer and aspiring clinical psychologist based in Islamabad. Their debut book, Surat e Kohsar, explores and advocates for women’s rights. They are passionate about understanding the human mind, and write to amplify meaningful voices and the experiences of marginalised communities.
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