Stories by Naween A. Mangi

Hidden barriers

Hidden barriers

The last mile of family planning is covered only when a woman can make an informed choice, reach dependable care and return home safely.
Updated 09 Sep, 2026 07:59am
Child marriage

Child marriage

Every statistic on child marriage is a child with fears, dreams and a voice.
Published 26 Jul, 2026 07:04am
Beyond the herd

Beyond the herd

Why do we educate our children at all?
Published 08 Jun, 2026 05:36am
Preserving dance

Preserving dance

If dance is to survive in Pakistan, it must be supported intentionally.
Published 08 Jan, 2026 07:30am
Rural realities

Rural realities

A strong management tier has emerged from hiring locally.
Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:35am
Village violence

Village violence

Most acts of village violence trace back to a few recurring causes.
Published 16 Sep, 2025 07:34am
SOCIETY: BETTING ON PIGEONS

SOCIETY: BETTING ON PIGEONS

For thousands of children in Sindh rearing and betting on pigeons is more than just a passion
Published 01 Oct, 2017 04:25am
Behind the news

Behind the news

An entire village mourns the death of two daily wagers.
Published 29 Aug, 2017 07:09am
Rural Sindh agenda

Rural Sindh agenda

Sindh’s CM must meet the rural challenge.
Updated 20 Sep, 2016 09:25am
A farmer’s Eid

A farmer’s Eid

Poor farmers are at the mercy of their landlord’s whims.
Published 05 Sep, 2016 01:18am
A farmer’s salute

A farmer’s salute

Ghulam Rasool had waited a long time to pay homage to the Quaid.
Published 22 Aug, 2016 04:30am
Helpless parents

Helpless parents

The desperation of Abid and Jannat is not uncommon in rural Sindh.
Published 09 Aug, 2016 01:12am
Healthcare battle

Healthcare battle

Children across Sindh are victims of congenital heart disease.
Published 26 Jul, 2016 01:35am
Worn daily wager

Worn daily wager

Zarina and Ghulamullah are battling life on their own.
Published 03 Jul, 2016 01:30am
Unknown scholar

Unknown scholar

Given the access, poor but educated persons can wield much influence.
Published 10 Dec, 2015 01:01am
Sense of community

Sense of community

If villagers band together influence can be created and their needs met.
Published 16 Nov, 2015 01:04am
Wayward teachers

Wayward teachers

There is no penalty for teachers’ acts of gross negligence.
Published 06 Oct, 2015 03:17am
Healthcare woes

Healthcare woes

There’s no relief for villagers when they fall sick.
Published 08 Sep, 2015 02:05am
Empowered women

Empowered women

Even when it comes to income generation and savings, women in upper Sindh are in control.
Published 11 Aug, 2015 02:00am