Monthly Archives: January 2014

Saleem had become a good story-teller. He describe to Liaqat the atrocities his imaginary step mother was doing.                                             … Continue reading →

Saleem looked at his corner and smiled. ‘this is far better than Wahab Khan’s comfortable house. This is my corner and I will do every thing to keep it. ‘ He promised to himself.            He … Continue reading →

Saleem was so hungry and tired that he could not lie and told the truth. The owner of the restaurant was a kind man, He looked at him and knew that the boy was really hungry.        ‘Okay. … Continue reading →

Saleem looked back to see if he could find his way back, but he had taken so many turns on the road that he did not know how to go back to the truck on which he came, but he was still … Continue reading →

Khasta Gull watched Saleem walking sadly towards Kabul. He had one small satisfaction in his mind that he had given the boy some information of how to get back to his village. If thing turned nasty for this boy , … Continue reading →

The truck was standing at the outskirts of Kabul and the driver was waiting for Saleem to get down, but Saleem was petrified with the idea of going into Kabul alone. last night he was very happy with his idea … Continue reading →

After driving few meters towards Kabul the driver looked at Saleem and asked.           ‘What is your name?’                                       … Continue reading →

  After leaving the house Saleem started walking towards the north, which he believe was the way to Kabul. He knew that he cannot walk all the way. He was hoping for some car or truck to come , so … Continue reading →

Pari Gul realized that Saleem was not eating any thing.   ‘Come on Saleem, eat something. You must be hungry.’ She said. ‘No I am not hungry.’ though he was feeling very hungry, his pride was not letting him eat. Shahab felt very … Continue reading →

Saleem was thinking that he will gain nothing in that primitive village school. While coming back he was very hungry and he asked Shahab to get him something to eat. ‘Shahab, please buy me something. I am very hungry.’ He looked at … Continue reading →