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Pakistani fiction in English

Okay kiddo, do you know what fiction means? It's when people write stories that aren't true, but are made up. And there are many different types of fiction - some are silly and make us laugh, and some are serious and teach us things.

Now, Pakistani fiction in English is all the stories that people from Pakistan write in English. English is not the native language of Pakistan, but many people there speak it and choose to write in it too.

These stories can be about anything - they can be funny or sad, they can be set in Pakistan or in other parts of the world. But since the writers are from Pakistan, their stories often have a unique perspective and cultural background.

Some famous Pakistani writers who have written fiction in English include Mohsin Hamid, Kamila Shamsie, and Bapsi Sidhwa. Their stories are enjoyed by people all over the world, and help us understand more about Pakistani culture and people.