Fatima Khan

Delhi, Gurgaon, New York

Principal Correspondent at The Quint

People, Politics, Ground Reports | Journalist currently @columbiajourn | Previously @TheQuint @ThePrintIndia | Fellow @AsiaSpeaks | DM for leads.

Articles

The Haunting by Kristin Fulton: #RWYK Certified Great Read

1 week ago | readingwithyourkids.com | Fatima Khan

Congratulations to Kristin Fulton!The Haunting is LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE BOOK BLURBChance Jameson, an almost-thirteen-year-old orphan, discovers he is a natural-born leader when Oak Hill Orphanage is faced with a terrible crisis. Miss May, the much-loved orphanage director, dies in a freak accident, leaving the orphanage in the hands of the greedy, ruthless Whipley twins whose goal is to use the orphans as a slave labor force.
Forgotten voices of the animal kingdom

1 week ago | weeklycuttingedge.com | Fatima Khan

Pakistan’s diverse ecosystems are home to a vast array of wildlife, yet animal welfare remains a neglected issue. Despite laws designed to prevent cruelty, mistreatment of both domesticated and wild animals persists due to weak enforcement and societal indifference. While legal frameworks such as the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act (1890) exist, gaps in implementation and outdated regulations hinder effective protection.
The struggle for girls' education in Pakistan

3 weeks ago | weeklycuttingedge.com | Fatima Khan

The legacy of British colonial rule left an indelible mark on the narrative surrounding Muslim women’s education, perpetuating stereotypes like the “uneducated Muslim” and the “secluded Muslim woman.” These depictions, strategically employed to legitimize colonial authority and establish the supposed superiority of Western cultural values, continue to influence contemporary perceptions.
Kashmir's Softest Voice Cuts The Deepest

1 month ago | menafn.com | Fatima Khan

Kashmir's Softest Voice Cuts The Deepest 2025-05-09 03:11:36 (MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) Ode to Silence by Dr. Aaliya Mushtaq Baba There is a stillness that comes after snowfall. The kind that quiets the world without warning. Dr. Aaliya Mushtaq Baba's An Ode to Silence carries that same hush. Her words do not arrive to impress. They arrive to stay. This is not a loud book. It does not chase the reader. It waits.
Book Review: An Ode to Silence: Poems that whisper what the heart cannot say - Kashmir Vision

1 month ago | kashmirvision.in | Fatima Khan

KV NewsText SizePrint This Page By: Fatima KhanIn an age overwhelmed by noise—digital, political, emotional—Dr. Aaliya Mushtaq Baba’s ‘An Ode to Silence’ arrives as a delicate and defiant act of stillness. This debut poetry collection, comprising 80 pages of emotionally resonant verse, traverses not just the topography of language, but the intricate landscape of survival, memory, womanhood, and emotional endurance.
Growing urban crisis

1 month ago | weeklycuttingedge.com | Fatima Khan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) some time back highlighted the urgent need for a new urbanization approach in Pakistan, as the current challenges of failing public services, declining quality of life, and reduced economic productivity are eroding the economic and social advantages of urban agglomeration.
Uneven progress and challenges in maternal health

1 month ago | weeklycuttingedge.com | Fatima Khan

A recent UN report lays bare the stark realities of maternal mortality, spotlighting Pakistan, Nigeria, India, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo as bearing nearly half of the world’s 260,000 maternal deaths in 2023. While global declines in maternal mortality offer some hope, uneven progress across regions and the heavy toll of poverty, conflict, and underage marriages reveal deep-rooted challenges.
When the North Wind Howls: Winter Tales from Around the World: #RWYK Certified Great Read

2 months ago | readingwithyourkids.com | Fatima Khan

Congratulations to Sara Swan Miller!When the North Wind Howls: Winter Tales from Around the World is LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE BOOK BLURBWait, places in the Southern Hemisphere like Australia and New Zealand experience winter? They sure do!Winter is a season for storytelling and eating. While children listen to exciting legends, myths, and stories about the origins of winter, they enjoy steaming mugs of hot beverages and delicious snacks in their cozy homes.
Unequal pay, unseen struggles: The gender gap in Pakistan’s workforce

2 months ago | weeklycuttingedge.com | Fatima Khan

Across Pakistan, women are the unsung backbone of homes and fields, dedicating countless hours to unpaid labor with little fanfare. For those who break into paid work, the reality is no less challenging: their earnings lag far behind those of men, a gap that echoes a deeper inequity. A recent report from the International Labour Organisation (ILO) shines a stark light on this divide, naming Pakistan as home to one of the world’s widest gender pay gaps.
Welcome to My World by Tyron Trotter: #RWYK Certified Great Read

2 months ago | readingwithyourkids.com | Fatima Khan

Congratulations to Tyron Trotter!Welcome to My World is LET’S HAVE A LOOK AT THE BOOK BLURBDive into the heartwarming story of Welcome to my World, where young readers join Lauryn and her sister Nabiha on an enlightening journey into the lives of the visually impaired. Authored by Tyron Trotter, a member of the National Federation of the Blind, this book is more than just a tale; it’s a window into a world often unseen.