Investigative Reports

Zia Ur Rahman Islamabad: The widespread practice of code mixing and code switching has become a prominent feature of communication in Pakistan, particularly among the younger generation. The foundations of bilingualism in the…

Fakhar-e- Alam Peshawar: While ‘chappli’ kababs and ‘qehwa’ sit cooling on the side table of his workshop, Zafar Ali, an electrician from Pabbi town in Nowshera district, remains focused on his task—repairing geysers, gas heaters, and…

Faisal Saleem Khanewal: The 93-year-old artificial forest of Pirowal in Khanewal has the potential to augment the environment and grow into Pakistan’s largest artificial forest, but the area has been degraded from 19,299 acres of land to…

Muhammad Hussain Quetta: Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province by area, is home to around 14.5 million people. Despite having the smallest population compared to other provinces, it faces immense challenges in managing rapid…

Farhat Fatima Islamabad: In today’s fast-paced world, where family dynamics are undergoing profound changes, many elderly individuals find themselves abandoned by their loved ones, seeking solace in old age homes. While these…

Shumaila Noreen Islamabad: As winter sets in and the chill starts to bite, flea markets have once again become a crucial refuge for the poor in various cities of Pakistan, offering a way to survive the cold with affordable second-hand…

Laiba Hussan Peshawar: Jind Kaur, along with her children — twin sons aged one and a daughter aged two — was forced to flee her home in 2006. It was a time when the Sikh community was facing escalated militant attacks and religious…

Sehrish Kanwal Gilgit: Kiran Qasim, a journalist based in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), published a critical story on corruption during the tenure of a former chief minister in 2022. The series of events that ensued are a grim reminder of how…

Zoya Anwer Islamabad: Sara*, 32, a content writer, knew since age 14 that she was viewed as an oddity. The realisation came when her Pakistan Studies teacher looked her straight in the eye while discussing the Constitution. She…

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