And Still The Earth Turns

Qasim and Asma are torn apart by a suicide bombing in Lahore's Anarkali market, and must find their way back to each other through years and the rugged mountains of Swat. This is a story of identity, love, and letting go.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 28 April 2023
Publisher: Book Guild Publishing Ltd

Qasim had it all planned out. He had a bright future ahead of him, the love of a girl who shared his dreams, and a loving family. But everything changed in a matter of seconds. On a Thursday evening, two suicide bombers blew themselves up in the middle of a crowded religious shrine in Lahore's famous Anarkali market. Qasim and Asma, two people from opposite ends of society, were wrenched apart in the cataclysmic upheaval caused by the explosion.

Spanning years and stretching from the busy streets of Lahore to the rugged and desolate mountains of Swat, each must chart a way through the wreckage and find their way back to each other. This is a story of finding one's identity, holding onto love, and knowing when to let go.

Qasim had always been a driven man. He had come from a poor family and had worked hard to make something of himself. He had studied engineering and had landed a job at a prestigious consulting firm. He was ambitious and had always dreamed of a better life for himself and his family.

Asma, on the other hand, had come from a wealthy family. She had grown up in luxury and had never had to worry about money. She had studied art and had become a famous painter. She was beautiful and had a reputation for being a bit of a wild child.

Qasim and Asma had met at a charity event in Lahore. They had been drawn to each other by their shared love of art and their ambition. They had started dating and had quickly fallen in love. Qasim had proposed to Asma a few months later, and she had accepted.

Their wedding was a grand affair, attended by all of their friends and family. They had spent months planning every detail, from the flowers to the food to the music. Qasim and Asma had been looking forward to their life together, and they had planned to start a family soon.

But their dreams were shattered on that fateful Thursday evening. The suicide bombers had struck just a few blocks away from their wedding venue. The explosion was so powerful that it shook the entire city. Qasim and Asma were caught in the chaos and were separated from each other.

Qasim was rushed to the hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. He was in a coma for several days, and his family was kept in the dark about his condition. Asma, on the other hand, was left to fend for herself. She was in shock and had no idea what had happened to her husband.

For months, Asma searched for Qasim. She went to the hospitals, the police stations, and the morgues. She asked everyone she met if they had seen him. But no one had any information. She was desperate and felt like she was losing hope.

One day, Asma received a call from a friend who had heard about her search. The friend had heard that Qasim had been taken to a hospital in Swat. Asma was hesitant at first, but she knew that she had to go. She packed her bags and set off on a journey that would take her to the rugged mountains of Swat.

The journey was long and treacherous. Asma had to travel through dangerous terrain and avoid the Taliban. But she was determined to find Qasim. She arrived in Swat after several days of travel and went straight to the hospital.

Qasim was in a coma when Asma arrived. His family was still in the dark about his condition. Asma stayed by his side paragraph and prayed for his recovery. She talked to him and told him about her search for him. She promised him that she would never give up on him.

Days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into months. Qasim's condition slowly improved, and he eventually woke up. He was weak and frail, but he was alive. Asma was overjoyed and hugged him tightly. She was grateful to have him back, and she knew that they would face their challenges together.

Qasim and Asma's journey was long and difficult, but they never gave up on each other. They faced many challenges along the way, but they overcame them all with love and determination. They learned that love was stronger than anything else, and that they could overcome any obstacle if they worked together.

In the end, Qasim and Asma's love story became an inspiration to many. They showed that even in the darkest of times, love could bring hope and light. They showed that even when things seemed impossible, there was always a way to find each other. And they showed that even when it seemed like the world was against them, they could still find a way to love each other.

Weight: 422g
Dimension: 138 x 216 x 31 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781915603340