Alif (novel)

"Alif" is a novel by Pakistani author Mohammad Hanif that explores themes of love, technology, and political upheaval. The story follows a former hacker in Karachi who becomes entangled in a clandestine struggle involving a mysterious mystery, government surveillance, and personal betrayal. Blending satire with suspense, the novel examines how modern technology intersects with human lives amid societal turmoil. Through sharp prose and complex characters, "Alif" offers a compelling meditation on power, resistance, and the enduring human spirit within a tense, contemporary landscape.