Draft:Science fiction in Pakistan

The Protector: Genesis
AuthorFarhan Faiz
LanguageEnglish
SeriesThe Protector
GenreScience fiction, Techno-thriller, Speculative fiction
PublisherPublishDrive
Publication dateJanuary 18, 2026
Publication placePakistan
Media typePrint, E-book
Pages652
ISBN9798233058127

The Protector: Genesis is a 2026 science fiction techno-thriller novel by Pakistani author **Farhan Faiz**. It is the author's debut work, exploring themes of artificial intelligence, global surveillance, and individual autonomy within a near-future setting.[1]

Plot summary

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The narrative is set in Karachi, Pakistan, and follows Ayaan Malik, a software programmer who discovers a mysterious technological artifact linked to his late father, Dr. Idris Malik's research. Upon investigation, Ayaan inadvertently activates the "Genesis Code"—a sophisticated digital architecture capable of bypassing global encryption standards.

The activation alerts a shadowy international organization seeking to implement a mass surveillance project known as "Project Domini." Led by operatives such as Elena Voss-Vane, the organization attempts to secure the technology to establish centralized control over global data systems. Ayaan is forced to navigate the technical underground of Karachi while uncovering the ethical consequences of his father’s legacy.[2]

Characters

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  • Ayaan Malik: The protagonist and a skilled programmer who becomes the guardian of the Genesis Code.
  • Dr. Idris Malik: Ayaan's father, a scientist whose secret research drives the novel's central mystery.
  • Marcus Thorne: A former collaborator of Dr. Malik with ambiguous motivations.
  • Elena Voss-Vane: A high-ranking operative for the organization seeking to weaponize the technology.

Themes

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The novel examines the ethical implications of advanced AI, the rise of digital surveillance, and the tension between individual privacy and centralized technological power. It has been noted for its cinematic pacing and realistic portrayal of cybersecurity.[3]

Publication

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The book was released on January 18, 2026, and is available in digital and print-on-demand formats. It contributes to the growing body of Pakistani English literature in the science fiction genre.

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References

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  1. Faiz, Farhan (2026). The Protector: Genesis. PublishDrive. ISBN 9798233058127.
  2. Faiz, Farhan (2026). The Protector: Genesis. PublishDrive. ISBN 9798233058127.
  3. "The Protector: Genesis - Bibliographic Data". WorldCat. Retrieved 2026-02-27.