Maheenhumayun, Author at The Express Tribune

Maheen Humayun

The Dua Mangi case: A glimpse into our society's rotten morals

People almost seem numb to the amount of kidnappings that take place in Pakistan, but none of this is normal

Updated Dec 05, 2019

“Patriarchy ka janaaza”: The outrage is proof that we need more Aurat Marches

Contrary to what people are ranting about, 'real issues' were spoken about at the march, just conveniently ignored

Updated Mar 11, 2019

Dream Crazier, because a woman shouldn’t have to second guess herself!

If you’re a girl that’s emotional, loud, fierce, an encapsulation of what society says you shouldn’t be, embrace it.

Updated Mar 02, 2019

When Sadaf Kanwal threw her privilege all over the place

Instead of questioning why, or when, we should be applauding the women for having the courage to even speak up at all.

Updated Sep 26, 2018

13 Reasons Why S2: Secrets will come out, lives will change, spirits will be broken

A chilling tale narrated by a dead girl, makes me wonder,will season 2 have the same effect if we have a new narrator?

Updated May 05, 2018

‘Revenge rapes’: Why are Pakistani women constantly paying for the sins of their men?

Need a body? Take my sister, he says. We live in a society thriving off of using women, taking more than they can give

Updated Apr 01, 2018

I am stationary, and Karachi is movement

“Don’t you understand?” I say to no one at all. “I can’t choose both of us. It’s either my sanity or...

Updated Feb 11, 2018

Dear abuser, my truth matters, and your time is up!

To Zainab, Tayyaba, Khadija, Batool, Sajida and every girl that’s been abused, harassed, ignored – this one’s for you.

Updated Jan 13, 2018

Do I even belong at all?

I am a set of eyes, I see the sun drowning, relief turns to fear; the sun is leaving. Will it come back again? Will I?

Updated Dec 10, 2017

No, my ripped jeans do not allow you to believe that it is your right to harass and rape me

“When a girl walks about like that, it is a patriotic duty to sexually harass her and a national duty to rape her.”

Updated Nov 08, 2017

Pakistan has decided it will not evacuate its citizens from China to counter the threat of the fast-spreading corona virus. Do you agree with the decision?

Letters

Social entrepreneurship

In order to change this, the very first step is self-realisation
Stop rape

Young girls are often deprived of education because of the belief that educating a girl has no use

Phenomenal Sheikh Ayaz

Throughout his life, Ayaz campaigned against the feudalistic mindset, injustice, intolerance, extremism, and violence
Pakistan’s role in Afghanistan

All in all, Pakistan should remain cautious not to meddle too much, leaving the intra-Afghan peace talks to the locals

Hardships facing senior citizens

Poor citizens must be compensated by govt if Imran wants to get elected for another five-year term, which is very much possible if all citizens are treated fairly and humanely
The beggar mafia

There needs to be radical change not just within institutions but also in the mindset of citizens, especially the ruling elite, if we are to stop such evil practices from persisting

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