Umber Khairi

Umber Khairi is a Pakistani author and journalist, best known for her debut novel, "Akbar in Wonderland," which draws from the political landscape of Pakistan in the early nineties. She is also a founding editor of the influential news magazine Newsline, which was recognized for its independent journalism prior to its closure in 2019. Khairi's work reflects her deep understanding of the complexities of Pakistani society and politics, shaped by her extensive experience in both print and broadcast media.