“Smart, taut and electrifying, the tale fuses slapstick and the fun of a cat-and-mouse thriller with the serious reckoning work of a state-of-the-nation novel.” — The Guardian

This video features the book launch event of Rebel English Academy by award-winning author Mohammed Hanif.
The story begins when a major Pakistani political figure is hanged, triggering protests in OK Town. Nearby, Sir Baghi runs the Rebel English Academy language school, where an unexpected visitor, Sabiha, arrives seeking refuge while carrying a gun and hiding a violent and personal past. Meanwhile, disgraced intelligence officer Captain Gul is stationed in OK Town, tasked with suppressing unrest while navigating shifting loyalties, personal desire, and increasing political tension.
During this event, Mohammed Hanif reads excerpts from the novel and discusses its central themes, including political power, state violence, modern Pakistan, education, religion, sexuality, and dissent. The session also includes a Q&A addressing the Pakistan military, governance, and human rights issues.
Rebel English Academy is a darkly humorous, politically charged novel that explores a rapidly changing society through interconnected lives shaped by violence, humour, and resistance.

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