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Summary

The novel, “Jannat Ke Pattay,” by Nimra Ahmed, tells the story of a young Pakistani woman named Haya who is navigating complex issues of family, societal expectations, and personal freedom. Haya, a law student, receives a scholarship to study at Sabanci University in Turkey. However, the university prohibits headscarves, a fact she hides from her family. Meanwhile, a series of mysterious events unfold, including the receipt of anonymous flowers and notes referencing her personal struggles.

Haya’s life takes a dramatic turn when a video of her dancing at her cousin’s wedding is uploaded online, labeled as a “dance of the shameless.” This leads to a family friend rejecting a marriage proposal for Haya’s cousin, citing concerns about the family’s reputation. Haya and her cousin, fearing further repercussions, report the video to the Cyber Crime Cell.

The officer in charge, Major Ahmed, offers to help but insists Haya come to his office to file a formal report. Reluctant due to the potential scandal, Haya eventually agrees. The story explores themes of societal judgment, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the courage to defy expectations.

Main Characters

The main characters in the story are:

• Haya Salman: A young Pakistani law student who receives a scholarship to study at Sabanci University in Turkey. She grapples with societal expectations, family issues, and personal freedom.
• Zara: Haya’s close friend who also applied for the scholarship but wasn’t selected. She supports Haya and offers advice.
• Iram: Haya’s cousin who faces stricter family rules, particularly regarding her headscarf. She gets caught in a scandal with Haya when a video of them dancing is uploaded online.
• Major Ahmed: A cybercrime officer who offers to help Haya and Iram with the online video but insists they come to his office to file a formal report.
• Saleeman (Salman) Sahab: Haya’s father who approves of her studying in Turkey but has complex feelings about Haya’s aunt Sabeen and her family in Turkey.
• Phupo Sabeen: Haya’s aunt who lives in Turkey. She arranged Haya’s marriage to her son Jahan when they were children.
• Jahan Sikandar: Haya’s cousin and estranged husband (due to the childhood marriage). He lives in Turkey and seems indifferent to his relationship with Haya.
• Farooq Taya: Iram’s father and Haya’s uncle. He is portrayed as strict, especially regarding his daughters’ attire and behavior.
• Saleema Tai: Iram’s mother who is concerned about family reputation and societal judgment.
• Waleed Laghari: A young man whose parents consider him as a potential husband for Haya.
• Dolly: A transgender individual who initially makes Haya uncomfortable but later helps her out of a dangerous situation.