Stories by Yumna Khan

Explainer: Why jobseekers are protesting results of a major civil service exam

Rallies and protests across Sindh unfold against legal battle over SPSC’s CCE-24.

Updated 13 Aug, 2026 10:44pm

28 fatwas and a minivan to uncover hidden child deaths

Pakistan is part of a network trying to investigate neonatal mortality with doorstep minimal autopsies.

Published 03 Aug, 2026 11:31am

HEALTH: UNCOVERING WHY BABIES DIE

In three of Karachi’s poorest neighbourhoods, a minimally invasive autopsy technique is doing what verbal accounts and hospital records couldn’t: naming the exact cause of death in babies before age five.

Published 02 Aug, 2026 07:18am

Pakistan’s legal system isn’t built for children. This clinic is trying to change that

The clinic uses toys and figure drawings and is staffed by a psychologist.

Updated 04 Jul, 2026 01:50pm

Karachi roads paved with good intentions but potholed with reality

Karachi’s great experiment with new construction materials is testing the limits of water damage to roads.

Updated 16 May, 2026 12:52pm

Phone-a-friend: Mapping PM Shehbaz, DPM Dar’s call-a-thon leading up to the US-Iran ceasefire

From the first day of the conflict, PM Shehbaz and FM Dar have maintained telephonic diplomacy with Gulf leaders and other regional players.

Published 11 Apr, 2026 01:09pm

Measuring early child development key to ‘lifelong health’, experts say

WHO-developed tool, which measures cognitive, language, motor, and socio-emotional skills in children up to 36 months old, was demonstrated in Karachi.

Published 29 Jan, 2026 03:25pm

‘Are you good people?’: The Process of Convincing is a dystopian take on parenthood

After a November pilot run, the play returned to the National Academy of Performing Arts in Karachi this weekend.

Published 22 Dec, 2025 03:02pm

Absurdist play Dreams of Ithaca is not for the faint of heart

The 55-minute show premiered at Karachi's Arts Council this week as part of the World Culture Festival.

Published 05 Dec, 2025 12:01pm

Economic impact or concentration of wealth? Panellists explore AI’s promise, perils at Adab Festival

Despite its potential, deepfakes, intellectual property issues, and cybersecurity fraud are legitimate concerns.

Published 24 Nov, 2025 10:33am

At Karachi’s Adab Festival, journalists lament censorship, new media challenges

The festival returned to the metropolis for its 10th edition at Habitt City this weekend.

Updated 23 Nov, 2025 02:48pm

‘Vibe coding’ is enabling a completely new generation of founders, experts say

Building prototypes or early-stage products no longer requires large engineering teams.

Published 20 Nov, 2025 09:02pm

‘Vaccines don’t save lives. Vaccination does’: Health experts shed light on global immunisation trends

At week-long immunisation workshop, they warn that Pakistan must begin preparing for life beyond donor support.

Updated 01 Sep, 2025 11:14pm

What you need to know about Pakistan’s first-ever HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 9 to 14

It is set to kick off in Sindh, Punjab, Islamabad and AJK from September 15, and is targeting 13 million girls.

Published 01 Sep, 2025 12:39pm

Experts urge advocacy for HPV vaccine uptake after Sindh govt rollout

The rollout, scheduled for September, will focus on girls aged nine to 14.

Updated 14 Aug, 2025 12:56am

Soch Badlen — a theatre production that takes on family planning taboos

Can storytelling on stage succeed where public messaging falls short? That's what this play, set to be staged in several districts of Sindh, hopes to achieve.

Published 31 Jul, 2025 04:23pm

Superfan launches a ‘Superman fan club’ in Karachi, unveils plans for an upcoming Comic Con in Jan

Kryptonian enthusiast Aamir Sajjad is turning his decades-long passion for superheroes into a nationwide celebration of fandom.

Published 12 Jul, 2025 01:48pm

Colourful vapes in fun flavours might be a bigger problem in Pakistan than you think

Around the world, they're marketed as a crutch to quit smoking, but in Pakistan kids describe them as 'fireworks in your mouth'.

Published 16 Jun, 2025 11:53am

These Pakistani women are building AI tools that could make healthcare and education more accessible

AI can be so much more than a tool to fix your grammar or edit your photos.

Published 13 Jun, 2025 11:57am

Donkey business: What China wants with Pakistan’s beasts of burden

Pakistan became a primary trading partner of China for animal hides after the African Union banned the same in February last year.

Updated 04 Jun, 2025 01:33pm