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Urdu fiction in translation

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       In The Express Tribune Mavra Bari argues: 'Before making sweeping statements such as "there aren't enough Urdu to English translations of Pakistani literary works", one should try understanding the market', in 'Low readership behind limited translation of Urdu fiction'
       Apparently:
Dr Memon pointed out that the knowledge about scarce readership of Urdu literature can be answered by analysing the number of literate people who are interested in fiction.
       Can it now ?
       And I note that I, for example, am interested in reading Urdu fiction in translation -- but have the damnedest time getting my hands on any.

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