Issues of Pakistani culture in Khalida Hussain, s Novel “Kaghzi Ghaat”

Abstract

Culture is an integral part of social development. Rapidly changing values in society lead to social crisis. Crisis refers to the conflict of an individual or nation regarding its traditional values, culture and identity, which is also expressed in literature. The cultural crisis can be felt intensely in Urdu novels in the twentieth century. On the one hand, social values are protected, while on the other hand, the growing Western traditions have challenged these values. Khalida Hussain's novel kaaghzi Ghaat highlights the elements that are causing the crisis of Pakistani culture. This research article will bring to light the details of the crisis of Pakistani culture, which will increase the literary status of this novel.