Arslan Athar is a writer based out of Lahore, Pakistan. They were a South Asia Speaks Fiction fellow in 2021, and are currently working on their debut novel. Their writing (both fiction and non-fiction) has been published in multiple national and international publications. They can be found on Instagram @arslaniswriting.
Jan 21, 2025
The institution of marriage is an ideal in Pakistani society, the only acceptable and moral way to live, and when you choose to not enrol in the great program, a lot is assumed about you and a lot is said about you