Stories by Yumna Khan

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

Mohsin Babar’s dance theatre Khwaab tells the story of love and loss using no dialogue

Conceptualised seven years ago, the performance finally hit the stage across Sindh Published 02 May, 2025 12:23pm

Filmmaker Aizzah Fatima was sick of Pakistani stereotypes, so she rewrote the script

The former Google engineer wants to challenge Muslim women clichés in Hollywood with her film Americanish. Published 17 Apr, 2025 11:10am

Pakistan’s women in chess are proving that it’s a queen’s game

More women and girls in the country are playing chess than ever before. Could one of them prove to be Pakistan's first living grandmaster? Published 27 Mar, 2025 12:51pm