Dear Furtive Diary

BY: SYED USMAN ZIA, M.B.B.S , BATCH XX My first day of High school,I met Bilal and Owais, and little did I know that they would end up becoming my favourite Twins-duo of all time and two of my Best friends. That first day shall always be etched in my memory. ”یہ کچھ منٹ بڑا ہے.“(“He is a few minutes older than me.”)Avvi (Nickname of Owais) said. One of the first conversation I had with Bilal was him reassuring me. “I’m not sure whether I made the right decision by opting for Pre-Medical.” “Bro, both of my parents are Doctors. … Continue reading Dear Furtive Diary

Bittersweet Winters

BY: MUSEERA IRFAN, B.D.S., BATCH IX. When I say I love wintermy privilege shows marshmallows dipped in hot chocolate hands wrapped around cups of kashmiri chai Fuzzy socks and knitted shawls cosy corners of sheltered homes weddings wrapped in fairy lights and barbecues in full swing roasted mong phali peels and nighttime chatterI sigh my love of warm winters when I say I love winter I forget the damp blankets and the shivering bonesthe cold homesand the colder sidewalk hot chocolates? ludicrous a gas less stove does not feed the chattering teeth for some, just outside, there’s no love for … Continue reading Bittersweet Winters