In Pakistan, a youth-led, social media-powered movement is gaining ground – despite a media blackout

The Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement was born out of protests in support of Naqeebullah Mehsud – who was labelled a terrorist and killed by the police.

Beena Sarwar

· May 06, 2018 · 06:30 am

The return of Salmaan Taseer's abducted son gives Pakistan another ray of hope

The young businessman is recovered after five years in captivity, the week after his father's assassin was executed.

Beena Sarwar

· Mar 10, 2016 · 02:30 pm

JNU crisis: But what about Pakistan?

A Pakistani explains why she cares about what’s happening in India – and what she has to deal with.

Beena Sarwar

· Feb 19, 2016 · 05:30 pm

In wake of Pakistan university attack, the voices grow louder – stop glorifying the dead

As Pakistanis look for solutions, a consensus is emerging that people killed in such attacks should not be called 'martyrs' or 'heroes'.

Beena Sarwar

· Jan 22, 2016 · 12:30 pm

Indo-Pak ties: The dream of compassionate, affordable cross-border medical care becomes a reality

Away from the diplomatic tussle, the generosity of the people of the two countries has put a 15-year-old Pakistani girl with a rare genetic disorder on the road to recovery.

Beena Sarwar

· Jan 08, 2016 · 05:30 pm

#NeverForget: A year after Peshawar school attack, voices rise in solidarity around the world

While bigotry against Muslims has visibly increased, slogans like 'Humanity Trumps All' are beginning to make the rounds.

Beena Sarwar

· Dec 16, 2015 · 08:15 am

Should Pakistanis apologise to Bangladeshis? An online appeal reopens old wounds

A Rwanda-based Pakistani is pushing his compatriots to admit that their country committed war crimes on Bangladesh, something Pakistan's rulers have never conceded.

Beena Sarwar

· Dec 07, 2015 · 12:30 pm

Haider Rizvi (1963-2015): Journalist, optimistic rebel who stood up to General Zia's excesses

Life’s ironies toyed with the Pakistani journalist, who passed away in late October. He laughed right back at them.

Beena Sarwar

· Nov 11, 2015 · 07:30 pm

Partition retold: A Pakistani theatre group dramatises survivor stories to shatter myths

A collaborative interview-based project introduces audiences to a part of history that is often misrepresented.

Beena Sarwar

· Nov 06, 2015 · 01:30 pm

Meanwhile in Pakistan, 190 hangings and counting since December

After the massacre at Army Public School, Peshawar, Pakistan lifted a six-year moratorium on executions and is all set to hang convict #191 at 4.30-am on August 4, 2015.

Beena Sarwar

· Aug 03, 2015 · 10:40 pm

'You refused to cower in silence': A letter to fallen Pakistani comrade Sabeen Mahmud

The activist, who was shot dead in Friday night, 'was a guide, mentor, teacher, facilitator, enabler, catalyst'.

Beena Sarwar

· Apr 26, 2015 · 08:15 am

Clamour to hang Shafqat Hussain reflects vengeful mood in Pakistan after Peshawar attacks

The dirt-poor youngster may have been a juvenile at the time of his alleged crime.

Beena Sarwar

· Mar 23, 2015 · 10:30 am