Karachi Smiles

Shelley Pirzada came to Pakistan from India 22 years ago, having studied photojournalism from the London College of Printing and having worked in New Delhi, her previous home. Married to a Pakistani, she has worked as a commerciel photographer and has been associated with several leading publications. Here, Pirzada depicts the happier side of the city which she explored with an investigative eye and a emotional investment. She calls the set of pictures ‘Karachi’s smiles’.