An active member of the progressive writers movement, Ahmad Nadeem Qasimi is probably one of the most admired Pakistani writers. A poet, journalist, literary critic and short story writer, he is a major figure in contemporary Urdu literature. The Resthouse is a collection of Urdu short stories depicting Qasimi’s deep roots in his culture and locale. The stories portray common men and women with their disappointments and gullibility, joys and sorrows, and bring ...
