Submit Your Pakistan Story Today

Write an essay + 5 photos and we’ll publish it here and feature it to our community.

What We Publish

  • Personal Journeys Stories of exploration, discovery, and connection within Pakistan—from mountain passes to city streets, from ancestral villages to new frontiers.

  • Cultural Narratives The traditions, rituals, and lived experiences that shape Pakistani identity. The stories passed down through generations and the ones being written today.

  • People & Place Profiles of individuals and communities. The shopkeepers, artists, farmers, entrepreneurs, and everyday people who make Pakistan what it is.

  • Landscape & Heritage The physical and historical terrain of Pakistan. How place shapes identity, memory, and belonging.

  • Modern Pakistan Contemporary life, changing traditions, and the evolution of Pakistani identity in a connected world.

Contribution Guidelines

How to Submit Your Story

Please fill out our submission form and upload a text file (PDF, TXT, DOC, etc.) that includes:

  • Your story (see writing guidelines below)

  • A link to 5 images (use Imgur or other websites) that capture the essence of your story (your total submission should not exceed 2MB)

  • Brief bio and relevant experience with links to previously published work if available

  • Submissions must be in English and unpublished elsewhere

What We Look For in Writing

There are no strict rules on style, as long as the writing is compelling and authentic. For us, it's all about telling a meaningful story—through vivid moments, honest reflection, and the texture of lived experience. Above all, we want stories that resonate.

We're looking for storytellers who have something real to say about Pakistan. Whether you're capturing a moment in time, documenting cultural traditions, profiling your community, or reflecting on what it means to live here—your voice and perspective are what matter.

We value:

  • Authentic voices and personal perspective

  • Depth, nuance, and complexity

  • Quality storytelling that resonates emotionally

  • Stories that challenge assumptions

  • Work that creates genuine connection

Length and Focus

As a guide, we prefer stories around 1,500-2,000 words, but we're open to longer and shorter pieces if the story warrants it.

Focus on what matters most—a specific moment, person, place, or experience rather than trying to cover everything. We know that life in Pakistan contains multitudes, and your entire experience with a place, tradition, or community can't be condensed into 2,000 words. Don't try to tell everything. Instead, find the one aspect that captures something essential, and tell that story deeply.

A Note on Generative AI

We require that all stories are written entirely by human writers, and all images must be the result of a photographic process using a camera (tasteful editing in Lightroom, Photoshop, or similar tools is welcome and encouraged).

We do not accept submissions that use generative AI tools in any capacity. This includes platforms like ChatGPT, as well as AI writing assistants built into operating systems and word processors (Copilot, Google Docs' "Help me write", Apple Writing Tools, etc.).

If you're not a confident writer, or if English is not your first language, that's completely fine. What matters is that you have a story to tell. We'll work with you through the editing process to help shape your story into something you're proud of. Authentic voice always matters more than perfect grammar.