Stories by Zoya Anwer

‘Coloniser to Colonised’: Photojournalist Danial Shah recounts his journey backpacking from London to Quetta

Documenting his travels on Instagram, Shah found that backpacking isn't as easy when you don't have a very strong passport or socioeconomic privilege.

Published 07 Sep, 2024 12:56pm

For Kashmore’s Begum Khatoon, ‘fear is not an option’

The elderly woman has received a ticket from AWP for PS-04 (Kashmore-I), where the PPP's Abdul Rauf Khosa is also contesting.

Updated 31 Jan, 2024 01:53pm

Iqbal Jahan — vying to become the workers’ voice in Islamabad

With the Awami Workers Party since 2015, Jahan is contesting independently from Islamabad's NA-47.

Updated 31 Jan, 2024 02:26pm

Baloch protesters hold onto hope despite ‘violent crackdown’

Dr Mahrang Baloch says every protester has a harrowing tale to tell; they have "witnessed far worse".

Updated 24 Dec, 2023 08:53am

Footprints: THE FEMINIST FACE OF FATHERHOOD

“I want patriarchy smashed right in front of my eyes. Smashed into pieces,” Ziauddin Yousufzai says with immense...

Published 23 Jul, 2023 05:24am

The new generation of Pakistani dads is redefining fatherhood and parenting

The fathers of today are trying to break the cycle by being available dads, ones who express interest in their children and are supporters rather than just disciplinarians.

Published 18 Jun, 2023 03:55pm

Joyland’s Ali Junejo and Rasti Farooq dissect contemporary theatre in Pakistan and where it’s headed

They were joined by Kanwal Khoosat and Fizza Hasan to examine the trends and trajectory of theatre in the country.

Published 13 Feb, 2023 02:50pm

Why we need to embrace female body hair

The aversion to body hair and never-ending profiteering from it confirm patriarchy and capitalism go hand-in-hand.

Updated 15 Jan, 2020 12:34pm

Greying hair in your 20s? I honestly don't care

Who knew sporting salt and pepper hair in your twenties would be dubbed as an act of valour, a symbol of courage?

Published 21 Oct, 2019 08:24am

After Sabeen is a story about two women who lifted each other up

New doc by German filmmaker on slain activist Sabeen Mahmud tells the tale of two generations left behind by a third.

Published 30 Sep, 2019 12:06pm

Moin Akhtar's peers pay tribute to his talent

Today is the iconic comedian's 68th birth anniversary.

Published 24 Dec, 2018 02:18pm

Mother's Day: 6 memorable moms in Pakistani dramas

These dramatised mums from recent dramas have shown importance of the role of mothers in a society.

Published 13 May, 2018 01:31pm

The wall of kindness: An Iranian venture to feed the poor comes to Karachi

People donate clothes and food which are then stacked beside a wall on Karachi's MT Khan Road

Published 16 Feb, 2016 08:55am

Is Bachaana a rehash of Bajrangi Bhaijaan? The cast and crew say no

Mohib Mirza stresses that Bachaana was in the works well before Bajrangi, so any resemblance is an uncanny coincidence

Published 06 Jan, 2016 05:30pm

Wasli to Stone — a tribute to miniaturists

KARACHI: A trio of sculptors under the name of ProStones are showcasing their work Wasli to Stone for the first ...

Published 12 Dec, 2015 06:50am

Surprise! Ho Mann Jahaan team set to stage a concert before the film's release

Mahira Khan, Adeel Hussain and Sheheryar Munawar promote HMJ by visiting colleges and hanging with college students

Published 08 Dec, 2015 01:33pm

Sadaat-i-Amroha to hold Muharram procession in Karbala

Around 40 Amrohvis from Karachi will carry out mourning procession in traditional style for the first time in Karbala.

Updated 07 Nov, 2015 10:37am

‘Mediation to resolve conflicts can bring indigenous communities closer’

KARACHI: With religious leaders, policemen, political representatives and women from conflict prone areas in...

Published 30 Oct, 2015 06:13am

T2F relaunches Farar Gallery for aspirant artists

KARACHI: As aspirant artists look for places to showcase their work, The Second Floor (T2F) relaunched its famous...

Published 12 Oct, 2015 06:03am

Transgender community seeks acceptance in society

“We should at least talk about this because we tend to sweep such issues under the carpet."

Updated 07 Oct, 2015 06:39pm