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The Geography of Empathy

by Sidra Nisar

An examination of how society divides human suffering, setting daily comfort against distant, normalised conflict and the way tragedy is made to feel invisible.

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Sidra Nisar

Sidra Nisar is a writer exploring the spaces where the personal and political meet. Her work spans poetry and creative nonfiction. She writes whenever inspiration strikes—early mornings, late nights, or while wandering through cafés—and refines drafts until the words hold the full weight of what she wants to convey. Her work has been nationally and internationally recognized, including winning the 2025 Zeenat Haroon Rashid Writing Prize and being published in Mslexia (UK, 2026).

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The TWS Review 2025

The TWS Review 2025

The TWS Review is Pakistan’s leading annual literary magazine, presenting a curated selection of the year’s most compelling writing. Published by TWS Publications, the magazine brings together voices that define and challenge the contemporary literary landscape.  The 2025 Edition features a diverse range of poetry, ...

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