Stories by Mahnoor Sherazee

A victim's account of the horrors of forced marriage

Mariyam gave birth to a healthy baby boy. Her reward for that: her husband didn’t mercilessly beat her for a month.

Updated 22 Dec, 2015 01:08pm

War on polio: Is it all spiraling out of control for Pakistan?

Despite a national emergency being declared, Pakistan is failing miserably in its battle against polio. A total of...

Updated 07 Mar, 2016 03:23pm

Dr Abdus Salam: The documentary

Both Salam's personal life and his contributions to the world of theoretical physics tell a remarkable tale.

Updated 10 Apr, 2015 10:52am

Acid violence: Laws must meet action

These attacks are highly disturbing given that women are assaulted for reasons from personal enmity to random targeting.

Updated 31 Jul, 2014 02:36pm

Beyond drugs: New options for the mentally ill in Pakistan

New wave of therapy options becoming available as people seek complementary forms of therapeutic help.

Updated 17 Jul, 2014 03:39pm

The (many) problems with maternal health in Pakistan

Empirical evidence implies poor training and unprofessionalism are key factors in neonatal and maternal deaths.

Updated 08 Jul, 2014 05:19pm

World Cup booms business for Lyari's ice-candy man

However, business for Yousaf Chohan has been slower than the 2010 World Cup when he earned triple his daily income.

Updated 07 Jul, 2014 05:12pm

My stolen childhood...

A victim of child abuse narrates her ordeal, which lasted over two decades. Her name has not been revealed.

Updated 27 Jun, 2014 06:44pm

Pakistan's wronged daughters

'The physical and psychological pressure takes it toll and such that 30-year-olds look and feel like they are 60.'

Updated 31 May, 2014 05:03pm

'Do we need a polio certificate to board a flight?'

Pakistanis remain in a state of confusion as a clearly defined procedure is yet to be outlined for polio certification.

Updated 13 May, 2014 07:00pm

Can women pursue a violence-free political career?

Women leaders from the main political parties in Pakistan respond to the study, 'Violence against women in politics'.

Published 07 May, 2014 05:51pm

Can women pursue a violence-free political career?

Women leaders from the main political parties in Pakistan respond to the study, 'Violence against women in politics'.

Updated 07 May, 2014 12:44am

What do polio travel restrictions mean for Pakistan?

In light of the WHO's recommendation, how likely is Pakistan to remove itself from yet another blacklist?

Updated 05 May, 2014 07:21pm

'The difference between black and blue'

A change is visible - that of choice in burqa. But what does the switch from blue to black signify?

Updated 25 Apr, 2014 10:17am

Video: Legislative achievements of the Indian National Congress

A look at how the Congress fared in terms of legislative achievements during its two terms in power.

Published 24 Apr, 2014 01:16pm

Video: Pakistan and the BJP

Dawn.com ask analysts whether Pakistan's history with the BJP influence its future relations with India?

Published 18 Apr, 2014 02:34pm

'Cannibals: I would be really careful before I label them'

While experts say cannibalism must be criminalised they recommend 'corrective treatment' rather than prison.

Updated 19 Apr, 2014 05:42pm

Video - Indian Elections: Bilateral Trade

'Pakistan’s government to protect its vulnerable sectors prior to opening its gates to India with the NDMA'.

Published 14 Apr, 2014 06:24pm

Video - Indian Elections: What students in Pakistan have to say

University students comment on the likely change of power in Delhi and what it means for Pakistan.

Published 14 Apr, 2014 06:24pm

Video - Indian Elections: An analysis

Will the elections result in a change of power in Delhi and which parties and politicians will play a critical role.

Published 14 Apr, 2014 06:23pm