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Sunday, 1 April 2012

Youngest Pakistani Novelist


Writing a novel at a tender age of nine is really a feat very hard to achieve, but Aimen Rahman Baloch did it with a praise worthy finesse. I am all praise for the young lady that she has contributed something remarkably creative to softer side of Pakistan. Real point of appreciation lies in the fact that Female gender in Pakistan is coming to the fore. Comprising of 64 pages,  'The Dangerous Pet"  published recently is the first novel by the Baloch kiddo. Novel is a substantial piece of entertainment for young and old alike.It is great omen for the Pakistani literary scene that young generation has not yet disavowed the passion for literature. Aimen weaved a beautiful story about  the murdering vampires in the garb of pets. Girl seems all set to make a mark at national literary scene as she has got two more novels up her sleeve those are yet not published. Its really  a moment of pride for us Pakistanis that the young  Lady is destined to step in shoes of Bapsi Sidhwa. If a child describes rain as the “Tears of the Leaves- Pattay Ro rahay hain” that really is an indicator that she is far ahead of children of her age.No doubt she has claimed the title of “Youngest novelist of Pakistan” and Aimen deserves applause. She is indeed one more addition to the legendary Pakistani ladies such as Bapsi Sidhwa, Sharmeen Obaid Chenoy  and Naseem Hameed who have brought laurels to the name of Pakistan. 



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