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Jan 13, 2025 | 
dawn.com | Aniqa Atiq Khan
“Bhulan toh humari saheliyan hain (dolphins are our friends),” said Mai Soomeri, hailing from Guddu town in Sindh. “When we are out here fishing or washing dishes, they are always there”. She insisted that these creatures were more than just part of the Indus River ecosystem; they were their constant companions, offering playful company and solace in equal measure.
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Jun 12, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Aniqa Atiq Khan
Welcome to the ultimate guide to budget terms, the Gen Z edition! As the B-day is here, Pakistan is buzzing with economic chatter and financial jargon. Understanding the ins and outs of budget terminology can feel like decoding a foreign language. But fear not, fellow Gen Z-ers, for we’re here to break it down, spice it up, and serve it with a side of relatability. So whether you’re a finance guru or a budget newbie, get ready to level up your financial literacy game.
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Apr 19, 2024 | 
images.dawn.com | Aniqa Atiq Khan
This one’s for all fellow feline enthusiasts — today, I’m here to dish out the purr-fect review of Beasties’ Chicken Liver Bits — the delicious cat treats that’ll have your furballs meowing for more. Let me start by saying, Beasties has got it going on. As a cat parent on a mission to provide the best for my beloved pets, stumbling upon Beasties was like striking gold. Finally, a local gem in the midst of a sea of overpriced foreign options.
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Mar 9, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Aamer Hussein |Asfa Sultan |Aniqa Atiq Khan |Abbas Nasir
“I’m puzzled. You have Khadija and not Hajira,” Qurratulain Hyder — who mentored my progress in reading modern Urdu prose — commented when she looked at a list I’d compiled of women writers I wanted to include in an anthology of Pakistani fiction I was editing to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Independence.
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Mar 9, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Muhammad Akbar Notezai |Asfa Sultan |Aniqa Atiq Khan |Abbas Nasir
A History of the Baloch and BalochistanBy Mir Naseer Khan Ahmedzai Kambarani BalochOxford University PressISBN: 978-969-7343-11-9564pp. There is no dearth of books written by local and foreign authors on the Baloch and their history, especially during the colonial period. Baloch history is extensive and ancient, like every other nation in the region. Balochistan had a state of its own by the name of Kalat, which was invaded by the British in 1839.
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Mar 9, 2024 | 
images.dawn.com | Aniqa Atiq Khan
As the world geared up to celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, Karachi witnessed yet another electrifying spectacle — women participating in the Aurat March in all their unapologetic, unabashed brazenness at Frere Hall on Friday. But what was surprising, yet refreshing, was the presence of men among the attendees. And so the question resurfaced with renewed vigour — where do men stand in the fight for women’s rights? Are they doing enough?
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Mar 8, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Aniqa Atiq Khan
Raising their voices over the many injustices, women across Pakistan participated in the Aurat March on Friday to mark International Women’s Day. The first Aurat March in Pakistan was held on March 8, 2018, in Karachi. The next year, it was extended to more cities, including Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Larkana, and Hyderabad. This year’s event was the seventh march since its inception. This year too, women from all segments of society marched for their rights in major cities across the country.
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Mar 4, 2024 | 
images.dawn.com | Aniqa Atiq Khan
“The sweat dripped down my forehead, stinging my eyes as I fought to catch my breath. I couldn’t believe it. I had Anita on the ground, my legs wrapped around her — a position that had spelled victory countless times before — or so I thought. This was it; I was seconds away from defeating the undefeatable,” recalled a Jiu-Jitsu fighter facing Karim in the ring.
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Feb 19, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Aniqa Atiq Khan
Gaza has been dubbed a ‘graveyard’ for children by the Unicef. Israeli airstrikes relentlessly tear through neighbourhoods, schools, hospitals and mosques, leaving devastation in their wake. For the last five months, Israel’s siege on the coastal enclave has cut off electricity, water, and basic supplies, in an attempt to push the Palestinians to the brink.
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Feb 19, 2024 | 
dawn.com | Wara Irfan |Hawwa Fazal |Aniqa Atiq Khan
While political parties fight over who gets to form the government at the centre and each of the provinces, there are cries from various quarters of their mandate having been stolen. But what does that mean? How many Pakistanis actually exercised their right to adult franchise on Feb 8? And where the voter turnout was less than ideal, does the winning candidate actually represent the will of the people?
