Muhammad Omar Iftikhar

Muhammad Omar Iftikhar is a seasoned writer, fiction author, and columnist with over 20 years of experience in the literary world. With a deep passion for storytelling and a keen eye for detail, he has penned over 1,000 articles published in Pakistan's leading newspapers and magazines. He is the author of several books, including Pakistan's first science fiction novel set in Karachi, Divided Species (Auraq, 2020), which explores themes of leadership, courage, sacrifice, revenge, and guilt. He has also published 20 Steps to Writing Articles (Daastan, 2022), a manual on effective writing, and Recreate Your Tomorrow (The Little Book Company, 2023), a book highlighting 100 essential soft skills for youth. In 2024, he published Player AI (Daastan), a sports science fiction story that uniquely links cricket and technology. When the captain of Pakistan's T20 cricket team falls ill a few weeks before the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Alliance (PCA) introduces "Player AI," an android replica designed to emulate the captain's every move. The story explores themes of artificial intelligence, consciousness, identity, and the ethics of technology. Omar is a three-time winner of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), an esteemed global writing challenge based in the U.S. that encourages writers to complete a novel within a month. Additionally, he has been a four-time finalist in Daastan Publishing's prestigious nationwide story-writing competition in Pakistan, showcasing his consistent literary talent on both national and international stages. Omar is also a mentor to aspiring writers, sharing his knowledge and experience through his YouTube channel, Write It Right, where he offers guidance on writing and literature. His work reflects a dedication to exploring complex ideas through fiction, making him a significant voice in contemporary Pakistani literature.