From Black Cobras to A Decision of the Heart, Banu Mushtaq’s stories confront patriarchy with unflinching honesty.
By Usama Malick

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Banu Mushtaq’s Heart Lamp: A Testament To Endurance Heart Lamp is a collection of twelve selected stories, and almost every story is rife with emotion, apathy, and the barbaric treatment of women

Heart Lamp by Banu Mushtaq, translated by Deepa Bhashti, unveils raw, powerful stories of women’s endurance and resilience.
By Usama Malick

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