The Nest in the Cage — Short Story 𝒃𝒚 Akmal Shehzad Ghumman
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Akmal Shahzad Ghumman was born on October 25, 1971, in a small village in Sialkot District, Punjab, Pakistan. He is a renowned Punjabi writer and broadcaster. His first Punjabi short story was published in a Punjabi monthly magazine, Ravel (Lahore) in 1993 when he was student of BA. Later, his stories were published in India as well. His first book of Punjabi short stories, “𝘈𝘪𝘩 𝘒𝘢𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘪 𝘕𝘢𝘩𝘪𝘯” (It’s not a Story) was published in 2002. In 2015, his Urdu book “𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘪” (Media Market) was published, which is a critique of Pakistani media. Four editions of this book have been published, and thousands of people have visited it online. Recently, his Punjabi short stories book “𝘗𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘳𝘦 𝘞𝘪𝘤𝘩 𝘈𝘢𝘩𝘭𝘯𝘢” (The Nest in the Cage) was published simultaneously in the East and the West Punjab. Professionally, he is a broadcaster and writer, having written for BBC Urdu and The News Pakistan.
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Dr. Ahmer Sohail Basraa is a multifaceted media professional, boasting an impressive array of credentials. Holding a PhD in Mass Communication with a specialization in Screenplay Writing. He has established himself as a veteran broadcaster, having helmed pivotal roles as Station Director at Radio Pakistan’s Gilgit and Skardu stations. His prowess in radio drama production has garnered numerous national and international accolades, underscoring his exceptional storytelling prowess. As an adjunct faculty member at several esteemed Pakistani universities, Dr. Basraa shares his expertise with the next generation of media professionals. As a creative polymath, he is also an accomplished English poet, short story writer, vlogger, and blogger. Currently, he serves as the Station Director of Radio Pakistan Lahore, continuing to leave an indelible mark on Pakistan's media landscape.
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