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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Annia Mirza
The writer is a recent graduate from the University of Cambridge, and will be working as a lawyer in a UK-based law firm.
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Sara Raza
The writer is a lawyer based in Karachi. She is a strong advocate of women empowerment and gender equality and is interested in gender justice and women’s rights. She tweets at @sara_raza7.
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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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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.
