Faiza Mirza

“She asked for it”

“She asked for it”

Women do not find street harassment flattering, we must start treating it as grave ordeal with devastating repercussions. Published 04 Feb, 2013 05:55am
How 26/11 changed us

How 26/11 changed us

For many, Ajmal Kasab’s hanging brought closure, whereas for some his “speedy” trial raised questions about the Indian judiciary. Published 26 Nov, 2012 04:25pm
Widowhood: A life interrupted

Widowhood: A life interrupted

“I was not invited to events and people would look at me suspiciously when I laughed.” Published 12 Nov, 2012 12:34pm
A lot more than just a pretty face

A lot more than just a pretty face

Anyone who believes that women are promoted easily should evaluate the upper echelon of corporate hierarchy. Published 02 Nov, 2012 01:23pm
Where is my father?

Where is my father?

I watch as people fight over the missing persons issue; and wonder if they realise that my family hasn’t celebrated Eid since he went missing. Published 26 Oct, 2012 09:44am
Pakistanis - crushed yet unbroken

Pakistanis - crushed yet unbroken

Adding defenseless students to their hit-list speaks volumes about the motives of the Pakistani Taliban. Published 15 Oct, 2012 02:18pm
Who wants to be a bounty hunter?

Who wants to be a bounty hunter?

The trend of putting a price tag on blasphemers who have displeased the society has very unfortunately gained acceptability in the Muslim world. Published 01 Oct, 2012 01:42pm
Hate by the textbook

Hate by the textbook

By playing with the minds of our children we are giving rise to a society where the rights of anyone who is not a Pakistani and a Sunni Muslim are irrelevant. Published 18 Sep, 2012 06:21pm
An unposted letter to PM Singh

An unposted letter to PM Singh

Dear Mr Manmohan Singh, many Pakistanis will refuse to admit this but most of us would like to be considered eligible for Indian nationality. Published 10 Sep, 2012 05:08pm
Would Jinnah have lived as a Shia?

Would Jinnah have lived as a Shia?

What is most disappointing is that it is not just hate-mongering militants spewing venom against Pakistani Shias. Updated 11 Aug, 2014 02:28pm
Who will be the next blasphemer?

Who will be the next blasphemer?

The color white in the Pakistani flag that represents our minorities should be replaced with black for the dismal future we offer to them as citizens of this state. Published 27 Aug, 2012 07:39am