Stories from Ikram Paracha
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Traditional shoes reclaim market share on Eid
Many people find these shoes more attractive than modern footwear
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Rural women lead economic struggle of families
Bear complete household expenses through harvesting, weaving, sewing and jewelry making
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In Punjab, varsity students struggling with e-classes
Costly internet and connectivity issues disrupt sessions
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Sickle: The handy harvesting helper
As demand soars, manufacturers face shortage of iron, coal amid lockdown in harvesting season
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Genetic disorder deprives Basti Sohalan of sight, opportunities
Villagers expect government to lift them out of poverty
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Coronavirus, cannibalism – the deadly threats
Convicted duo sent to hospital for COVID-19 test after completing jail term
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Darya Khan witnesses huge surge in theft cases
Traders lost Rs4.5m in various robbery incidences since January 1
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Bill on man-eaters rots in cold storage
In 2011, two brothers were held for eating flesh of human corpses
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Bhakkar secures top position in schools competition
First 15 prizes were secured by Bhakkar in the International School Awards
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Five killed in bus-truck collision in Bhakkar
Police say accident occurred due to speeding
Recent Contributors
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Fareeha Shamim
The writer is a a Research Associate currently working at the Strategic Studies Institute Islamabad (SSII). She graduated with a degree in International Relations and Economics with a focus in International Ethics from Mount Holyoke College. She tweets at @FareehaShamim_.
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Uzma Farooq
The author is an advocate for Sindh High Court and has been practicing since 2013
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Syed Zain Jaffery
The author holds a Masters degree from NUST, Islamabad and writes about current affairs and politics.
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Laila A Cassum & Dr Saniya Sabzwari
Laila Akber Cassum: The writer is a senior instructor at Aga Khan University School of Nursing and Midwifery, Karachi. She has a special interest in geriatric care, critical care and teaching and learning pedagogies. Her current work is on online migration of nursing education.
Dr Saniya Sabzwari: The writer is a Fellow of the American Board of Family Medicine and an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi, Pakistan. She has a special interest in community mental health, health education and geriatrics.
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Bilal Anwar
The writer has a background in strategic studies from the National Defence University, Islamabad. He has a keen interest in topics relating to political science, international affairs and security studies.
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Fatima Fasih
Currently based in Manila, the author specialises in corporate sustainability and sustainable development with experience working with the Pakistan Business Council. Fatima is a graduate of the University of Toronto’s Masters of Science in Sustainability Management program and actively participates in the management and administration of Taj Consultant Clinics. In her spare time, Fatima spends time with its her plants, running and painting in watercolors. She has also received many awards for using her watercolor paintings for charitable work.
