Stories by Areesha Rehan

Between malnutrition and the right to business, where does Sindh’s breastfeeding law stand?

Marketing and normalisation of breastmilk substitutes contribute significantly to mothers internalising that their milk is not the best source of nutrition they can provide to their children. Published 14 Feb, 2024 12:58pm

The good, the bad and the ugly: How nations have responded to Israel’s invasion of Gaza

Let the world remember where each nation stood while thousands of innocent civilians, most of them women and children, were being mercilessly slaughtered. Updated 06 Nov, 2023 06:17pm

Female entrepreneurs in rural Punjab break barriers one sale at a time

Lubna says seeing women running businesses has created a change. Her daughter looks up to her and says she wants to run a shop as well after finishing her education. Updated 27 Oct, 2023 05:25pm

Beyond empty promises: Residents urge CBC to work out ‘humane alternatives’ for stray dog culling

“No one has given humans the right to end an entire species. Our religion doesn’t even allow it," says a concerned citizen. Updated 29 Sep, 2023 11:22pm

Who holds the power to announce the election date?

Dawn.com speaks to legal experts to hear their takes on this question. Updated 12 Sep, 2023 07:37pm

A timeline of attacks on religious minorities over the last 12 months

Over the last few decades, Pakistan's minority communities have borne the brunt of mob brutality, bomb attacks, arsons, lynchings and other forms of violence. Updated 18 Aug, 2023 03:47pm

Know your mayoral candidate — Murtaza Wahab vs Hafiz Naeemur Rehman

What do we know about our potential mayor beyond headlines and election campaigns? Updated 15 Jun, 2023 12:04pm

From college gigs to Ms Marvel: Lahore-based duo Hassan and Roshaan still have some surprises up their sleeves

Their fusion of traditional Pakistani melodies with modern Western elements has created a sound that is as unique as it is addictive. Published 03 Jun, 2023 11:00am

Pygmy state: Political pundits, lawyers weigh in on Imran Khan’s arrest

"There are days which serve as a stark reminder of how little Pakistan has progressed. Today is one of them," says lawyer Rida Hosain. Updated 05 Aug, 2023 03:00pm

Timeline of former prime ministers arrested in Pakistan

Pakistan has a long history of incarcerating individuals who have held the country's top executive office. Updated 05 Aug, 2023 02:22pm

Full court or not? Legal experts weigh in on whether elections delay case should have SC’s full might

With some saying it's not needed, most of the lawyers say a full court would lend legitimacy to a Supreme Court that is very publicly divided. Updated 31 Mar, 2023 09:01pm

LBOD: A development disaster that haunts Badin, two decades after its inception

If there is anything to take away from the lessons it has taught, it is that the people must finally be heard. Updated 26 Feb, 2023 02:08am

Rights organisations protest in Karachi, decry inaction on gender-based violence

Protesters also raise their voice against enforced disappearances. Published 23 Feb, 2023 11:44pm

PML-N’s Miftah decries Pakistan’s lack of progress under any government

Says country needs structural changes, needs to be "reimagined" for all. Published 19 Feb, 2023 11:02pm