Stories by Aleezeh Fatimah

Arslan Athar’s debut novel Forty Days of Mourning remembers Hyderabad Deccan through grief and silence

The state emerges not merely as a backdrop but as a character in its own right.

Published 07 Feb, 2026 02:40pm

FICTION: AN ASSURED DEBUT

A restrained first novel invites the reader to reflect on history, engage with an often-overlooked city, and witness a woman’s...

Published 01 Feb, 2026 08:38am

ESSAY: THE BUREAUCRACY OF BELONGING

Her father spent a lifetime trying to prove he belonged to Pakistan. Even after his death, the state refuses to acknowledge

Updated 10 Aug, 2025 08:14pm

Absence of legal framework to address issue of stateless Bengalis in Pakistan highlighted

KARACHI: There is a distinction between statelessness and refugee status, and in Pakistan there is a lack of a legal...

Published 17 Dec, 2024 06:33am

Fumigation tragedy in Karachi’s DHA sparks safety concerns over insecticide spray at homes

People advised not to use any part of a floor that has been fumigated for at least 24 hours.

Updated 15 Dec, 2024 09:32am

‘Natural resources should benefit locals, not capitalist ventures’

KARACHI: Speakers at a session observed that the Karoonjhar mountains and the Indus River belong to the local ...

Updated 11 Dec, 2024 08:18pm

Internet disruptions affect routine life, causing misery to Karachiites

Students, office-goers, online businesses, content creators share similar ordeal.

Updated 26 Nov, 2024 03:01pm

Schoolchildren’s performances enthral audience

School run by a trust celebrates its silver jubilee

Published 24 Nov, 2024 08:38am

Fear, grief, sorrow and despair — all the emotions we don’t allow men to feel or express

Pakistani society often shames men into suppressing their feelings, leaving many men unable with emotions that take time to process and understand.

Published 19 Nov, 2024 03:15pm

‘Misuse’ of blasphemy law discussed

KARACHI: As the city cooled down and the sun began to set, the Alliance Against Blasphemy Politics (AABP), in...

Updated 11 Nov, 2024 12:13pm

Rubab from Kabhi Main Kabhi Tum isn’t a girl’s girl, so why are fans upholding her as a feminist icon?

While we all need to stop romanticising damsels in distress, we also need to stop pitting women against each other.

Published 02 Nov, 2024 04:52pm

Climate march in Karachi calls for urgent action against worsening environment

Victims of anti-encroachment drive, corporate farming, fishermen affected by marine pollution also raise voices.

Updated 28 Oct, 2024 05:10pm

Play inspired by Ibn-i-Insha’s poem highlights misery of the poor

Trust of Malnutrition and Stunted Growth inks MoUs with Al-Khidmat, Saylani to expand welfare services.

Updated 25 Oct, 2024 08:36am

Equity, inclusion of women in leadership roles highlighted

Need stressed to change prevailing mindsets about women in the workplace.

Published 22 Oct, 2024 07:34am

Decaying aquatic plants blamed for foul smell in city

KARACHI: Past week, amid a dust storm, the city was hit by an unpleasant stench, which worsened over the weekend,...

Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:57am

IVS Film Festival concludes with discussion on heroes and villains

The panel, consisting of Sarwat Gillani, Bee Gul, Nadeem Baig and Sabeena Farooq, noted that there should be more women-led films in Pakistan and characters should be agents of change.

Published 09 Sep, 2024 12:41pm

IVS Film Festival concludes with discussion on heroes and villains

KARACHI: The three-day Indus Valley School (IVS) Film Festival concluded on Sunday with a thought-provoking panel...

Published 09 Sep, 2024 05:49am

‘Good, relatable content is vital as it affects community building’

Creators discuss future of OTT platforms at IVS Film Festival

Updated 09 Sep, 2024 10:15am

Content creators stress originality, ‘finding your voice’

Digital magazine curated by students launched at KU

Published 07 Sep, 2024 06:19am

‘First printed copy of Holy Quran was found in 1987’

KARACHI: A European scholar and academic has said the first printed copy of the Holy Quran was published in Venice ...

Published 03 Sep, 2024 07:35am