I was a married woman now. Things sank in. I was married with children and Lahore was my home. I had inherited everything that was my husband’s – his seven dogs, his weird pheasants and his senseless chickens, all crammed into the backyard.
Red Birds is about the destruction that inevitably follows love. Many say this Mohammed Hanif novel is an anatomy of the wars men wage and the carcasses of pain women and their children must sweep up, each with their own indignities, but I don’t.
Aisha Sarwari is the co-founder of the Women’s Advancement Hub, a grassroots platform for women to amplify their voices. She has been working on women’s rights in Pakistan
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Aisha’s voice extends beyond the stage and the written word. Her insightful commentary has appeared in prestigious publications such as The Economist, The Guardian, and The Express Tribune. These pieces offer critical analysis of global and local issues related to women’s rights and social justice.
Aisha Sarwari is known for her exceptional kindness, always
Aisha goes beyond merely understanding others' feelings
Aisha is recognized for her generous spirit, always ready to lend a helping
Aisha Sarwari is a source of inspiration for those around her
Commentary on how the killing of Farzana Parveen symbolizes the need for change in Pakistan's approach to women's rights and human rights abuses.
Read Full EssayAn exploration of Pakistan's transgender rights laws and the dire consequences of rolling back protections for an already marginalized community.
Read Full EssayThis essay delves into the importance of defending democratic values in Pakistan amid challenges to civil liberties and governance.
Read Full EssayDiscover Heart Tantrums, Aisha Sarwari’s powerful memoir recently published in Pakistan and now available on Liberty Books. This deeply personal narrative explores themes of feminism, marriage, and resilience, offering an unflinching look at the challenges women face in navigating patriarchy. Order your copy today and delve into an inspiring journey of strength and transformation.
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Speech at Future fest Event (YouTube)
Speech at Prism Dawn Event (Facebook)
Girls Learn, Women Earn Event
Aisha co-founded the NGO Women’s Advancement Hub. This organization is dedicated to promoting the advancement of women through education, advocacy, and community-building initiatives. The Hub has been instrumental in launching various programs aimed at addressing the challenges faced by women, particularly in developing countries.
A detailed review of "Heart Tantrums" by Dawn.com.
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Read MoreThe News reviews the themes of conformity and rebellion in "Heart Tantrums."
Read More"An incredibly honest and thought-provoking memoir. Aisha Sarwari’s writing is both powerful and moving."
"A fascinating dive into feminism, marriage, and society. Heart Tantrums is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice."
"Heart Tantrums offers a deeply personal narrative of resilience. Aisha Sarwari beautifully conveys the struggles and triumphs . "
Aisha is a top-notch communications director who is smart, creative and has an enviable work ethic. As someone who's based thousands of miles from our operations in Pakistan, I need to have strong and open relationships with our local comms leaders - with Aisha, I have complete confidence and trust. COVID has tested even the strongest of leaders but Aisha has continued to thrive, leaning in to the challenge at a critical moment for our business. Equally impressive has been her oversight of integrated campaigns for Jazz, her ongoing issues management (in a region where there are many) and her championing of our sustainability programme to improve the lives of millions of Pakistanis, particularly women and girls. Aisha is a delight to have on VEON’s comms team.
Aisha Sarwari is a journalist and activist and a woman of integrity who is making a huge difference. Her work ethic, passion and ambition has allowed her moved up quickly in the world of writing, presenting, teaching and mentoring. I just read her second book last weekend. Extraordinary. We are very proud here at San Jose State, that she graduated from our institution.
Aisha leads the Communications and Sustainability role at Jazz with a new creative zeal. We selected her for her passion for writing thoughtfully. She had a defining role articulating the transformation of the Jazz brand from a telecom to a digital company, amidst a changing regulatory landscape. She has a knack for bringing a personalized touch to story-telling and reputation management. I look forward to her growth into a leader in the digital industry and further hone her skills as an impactful communicator.
Aisha Sarwari has a long standing affiliation with WAIPA, advising communications for this FDI apex body. She has worked as a one-person department for years and structured our outreach, PR and digitalization strategy. We have grown a lot since then. She has contributed strategically to the messaging as we focused on inclusive and sustainable foreign investment promotion with over 170 members from 130 countries all around the world. WAIPA is a Global reference point for FDI and Aisha has surely made a contribution to that global impact.
