An eye opening short story.

1. The
Center
of
Cosmos
A
Short Story

2. In modern time in the beautiful
Kashmir Valley, there are three
parrots namely Shiraz, Sabar and
Sunhao. Each belongs to three
divided parts of Kashmir. Shiraz
hails from Pakistani-held Kashmir;
Sabar is from Indian-held Kashmir
whereas Sunhao is from Chinese-
held Kashmir. Daily they meet at a
place to share their ideas and
views on life.
Daytime
Srinagar

3. One day three of them meet on a
poplar tree in a beautiful garden
near Dal Lake in Srinagar. Shiraz
tells that people are determined
to get freedom. Sabar tells that
there are new atrocities done by
Indian forces. Shiraz comments
that how bad this world is
becoming. Why people and
politicos are not trained to
convince United Nations and
world community? Sunhao says
that our area is smallest, just 20%.
People in our area are peaceful
but they want United Kashmir. Let
us pray all to the God to solve
problem of Kashmiris. They say
good-bye and flew to their nests.
Daytime
Srinagar

4. Next morning Kashmiri parrots
meet again at the designated
place. They find very handsome
Moroccan falcons occupying their
place. They salute them and
Sunhao tells the state of affairs to
the falcons. All falcons keenly
listen to the parrots and assure
them about permanent solution
of the problem soon.
Daytime

5. The chief Moroccan falcon with
his team (Alpha, Beta and Omega)
flew over three parts of Kashmir
to give direction. He strictly orders
Alpha, Beta and Omega to watch
Indian, Pakistani and Chinese
heads of state respectively.
Whenever Indian President speaks
against Pakistani President for not
seriously solving Kashmir issue,
the piercing screech of Beta falcon
touches the ears of Indian
President.
Daytime
Kashmir

6. Disturbed Indian President
informs this strange phenomenon
or coincidence to his personal
psychologist who advises him to
resolve the Kashmir problem as a
leader of largest democratic
country instead of blame shifting
and buck passing. He says that it is
very easy to claim love but very
difficult to fulfill it.
Daytime
New Delhi
Indian
President &
psychologist
Persona

7. The chief Moroccan falcon
compiles the information from
three parrots and his professional
team and informs his conclusions
and recommendations to the
Arabian Eagle, Black Prince. The
Arabian Eagle orders chief
Moroccan Falcon, Alpha, Beta and
Omega to keep an eye on the
Indian President whereas he flies
to meet Prince Charles in United
Kingdom and President Obama in
Washington, D.C.
Daytime
Dubai

8. In the afternoon in the royal
garden, Black Prince finds Prince
Charles who was busy speaking
with his favorite poplar tree. After
salutation he presents solution of
Kashmir issue and asks His Royal
Highness to affirmatively
intervene otherwise ready for
your real face exposed to the
world. Prince Charles assures him
of his full support.
Daytime
London

9. Then the Black Prince flies over
the Pacific Ocean and reaches to
the White House where President
Barack Obama is sipping
Moroccan tea in the Oval office.
Again Black Prince presents
solution of Kashmir issue and
solicits the President to genuinely
intervene. Daytime
Washington, D.C.

10. Next morning, Prince Charles calls
to the President Obama and
informs him about solution of
Kashmir issue and the natural
analytical mind of birds living in
human community. He says that
humans have failed but celestial
birds have won. Both leaders
promise to resolve the issue. Daytime
London

11. The symbolic solution of Kashmir
issue is read out in session of UN
Security Council. It was lauded by all
member countries. First time in
history people and world media are
also watching live session of UNSC.
All members unanimously pass the
final resolution without any
negative vote. Thus Kashmir gets
freedom from vested world mafia
engaged in nefarious defense
business.
In beautiful Kashmir Valley, all birds
are chirping and dancing while
Kashmiris of three sides are very
happy in new-found free Kashmir.
Daytime
Kashmir
UNSC and
people of
Kashmir

12. Critical Review
The story “Center of Cosmos” has
universal acceptance as readers find
different nationalities like Chinese,
Arabian and American. The story offers
modern problem solving technique i.e.
collection of facts and presentation of
solution to the concerned authorities
like Buckingham Palace and UN Security
Council. It is the story of mankind and
nature as birds want a permanent and
comprehensive solution of long standing
Kashmir Issue. The story is liked by all
nations. The short story deserves to be
awarded Booker Prize and Nobel Peace
Prize. The story can be expanded for a
short animated movie.
[Engr. Muhammad Mumtaz, Rawalpindi]
Critical Review
“The Center of Cosmos” is the best
story so far written on Kashmir
Issue. The diction is simple while
treatment is symbolic. It is satire on
modern nationalities and
institutions for not solving the
Kashmir Issue intentionally. It
deserves National Literary Award
not only for Kashmir Cause but also
suggesting live airing of session of
UNSC. I recommend that it must be
translated into other languages like
French and Urdu for greater
audience.
[Sardar Hasan, Lahore]
Sajid Imtiaz: Communications Expert CDKN, Editor in Chief Daily 10 Minutes