Stories by Samia Liaquat Ali Khan

Call to action

Victories for our planet are always at risk from dastardly minds.

Published 31 Oct, 2025 07:46am

The assassination of Liaquat Ali Khan — a death foretold

Unfortunately, for this nation, the investigation and documentation of facts surrounding the assassination of Pakistan's first prime minister never saw the light of day.

Published 16 Oct, 2025 10:44am

Creatures great and small

Our destructive, baser qualities have been allowed to flourish, and the practice of gratitude remains unfulfilled.

Published 11 Jul, 2025 05:26am

A malleable agenda

Many global institutions rely heavily on US funding, and its loss will require a complete rethink and reshaping of institutional structures.

Updated 21 Feb, 2025 08:53am

Climate shame

Our violations against ourselves and our own run deep.

Published 26 Dec, 2024 07:22am

Why my grandmother Ra’ana Liaquat Ali Khan’s 1964 speech is still relevant today

I was surprised to find policy issues highlighted in her speech titled 'Pakistani women look to the future' are currently trending today.

Published 30 Nov, 2024 11:00am

Deep fakes

Our most prominent differences with the world are linked to personal and societal values.

Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:38am

Public Mis-service Inc

While there have been good and even great public servants in Pakistan’s history, their greatness owes little to the institution.

Published 14 Sep, 2024 06:34am

A caring economy

Women face a disproportionate number of barriers when trying to enter the workforce.

Updated 25 Jul, 2024 08:43am

Digital divide in gender is a reflection of the society we live in

Published 15 Jun, 2024 09:11am

Our digital liberty

The digital divide in gender is a reflection of the society we live in.

Published 15 Jun, 2024 08:33am

A lost future

In those few brief years, good seemed to be ahead.

Published 13 May, 2024 07:28am

Moving the needle on GDP

There are opportunities to improve both GDP and well-being indicators.

Published 02 May, 2024 07:19am

Revisiting LHW Programme

Policymakers must review the challenges faced by the Lady Health Workers Programme.

Updated 21 Mar, 2024 09:36am

Why women still suffer

Pakistan has failed to overcome the barriers to care that a WEF report identifies.

Updated 24 Feb, 2024 10:36am

The changing labour market

It is essential that girls and women are supported to engage more fully in STEM and AI academic pathways.

Published 19 Aug, 2023 06:06am

A social contract

Extreme religious conservatism in Iran and Saudi Arabia hasn’t prevented the education of girls.

Published 22 May, 2023 07:04am

Nutrition emergency

The threat of hunger is fast becoming a reality in Pakistan.

Published 12 Apr, 2023 07:02am