A Critical Study of the Novel “Shahr khali, Kucha Khali”

"Shahr Khali Kocha Khali" is a renowned novel written by Mustansar Hussain Tarar, a prominent Pakistani writer and travelogue author. The novel was first published in 1979 and has since become a classic of Pakistani literature. Tarar's writing evokes a sense of nostalgia for a bygone era while also addressing contemporary issues. "Shahr Khali Kocha Khali" is not just a novel but a commentary on urbanization, societal changes, and the complexities of human relationships. It captures the essence of Lahore's history and culture, making it a significant work in Pakistani literature. Reference: 1. Nasir Kazmi, Bergine, Lahore: Fazl-e-Haq and Sons Darbar Market, 1992, p. 592. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, Lahore: Sang-e-Mail Publications, 2020, p. 1233. Issue, Quarterly Literary Magazine, Karachi: October to December 2013, p. 724. Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, Dr., Urdu Novels After Independence, Karachi: Anjaman Urdu Tragqi Pakistan, 1997, p. 1785. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, p. 726. Ibid, p. 257. Ibid, p. 228. Ibid, pp. 27-289. Ibid, pp. 55-5610. Khuram Sohail, interview with Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Dawn News, January 17, 2019.11. Naeem Ahmed, Dr., Sigmund Freud, Theory of Psychoanalysis, Lahore: Negarshat Publishers, 2021, p. 8012. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, p. 9013. Ibid, p. 7814. Rubina Shaheen, Ph.D., Psychology and Literary Creativity, Reflections International, Book 28, April 2018, p. 1115. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, p. 6516. Ibid, p.8417. Ibid, p. 17618. Khuram Sohail, interview with Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Dawn News, January 17, 2019.19. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, p. 11920. Dr. Saleem Akhtar, Psychological Critique, Lahore: Sang-e-Mail Publications, 15 20 A.D., p. 22821. Anwar Jamal, Professor, Literary Terms, Islamabad: National Book Foundation, January 2016, p. 9522. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, p. 17123. Ibid, p. 17124. Sultana Bakhsh, Tales and Humor, Islamabad: National Book Foundation, 2012, p. 4025. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, p.6826. Mumtaz Ahmad Khan, Dr., Few Important Aspects of Urdu Novel, Karachi: Anjuman Tragqi Urdu Pakistan, 2003, p. 6327. Mustansar Hussain Tarar, Shahr Khali, Kocha Khali, p.74