Stories by Navaira Ali Bangash

The pain that isn’t scanned — Why is mental health missing in cancer care?

For many women, surviving cancer means enduring not just physical pain but the unspoken emotional wounds of a system blind to mental health. Published 13 Sep, 2025 01:19pm

Taxing health

It makes little sense to tax juice. Updated 27 Jun, 2024 09:35am

Mother’s milk, mother’s choice

It is ironic that the healthcare sector itself does not provide a conducive environment for working mothers to breastfeed their child. Updated 02 Mar, 2024 09:57am

Food safety

The grey food trade is booming in Pakistan. Published 08 Nov, 2023 07:45am

Pink battle

Each year over 83,000 cases of breast cancer are reported in Pakistan. Published 19 Oct, 2023 07:09am

Killer tobacco

Anti-smoking policies must factor in new trends. Published 01 Aug, 2023 08:28am

Addressing child malnutrition

In Pakistan, only children from a certain socioeconomic setting can enjoy food at school. Published 08 Jul, 2023 07:01am

Malnutrition woes

Poor diets and food insecurity have become a crippling challenge. Published 06 Jun, 2023 07:26am