Stories by Marium Kiani

At the pharmacy, poverty reveals itself in returned boxes, unfinished treatments

With incomes consumed almost entirely by food and transport, even a modest increase in drug prices places an unbearable burden. Updated 19 Jul, 2026 10:12am

Rawalpindi’s healthcare crisis deepens amid population surge

Step into any of the public hospitals, and you’ll see queues of the patients that begin at dawn and stretch into the evening. Published 26 Jun, 2026 08:20am

She never came back: why parents no longer trust the streets

On January 22, a 14-year-old girl stepped out of her home to buy a cold drink from a nearby shop. Her name was... Published 02 Feb, 2026 06:35am

The street food evolution in twin cities

In recent years, the street food landscape of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has undergone a remarkable transformation. ... Published 09 Nov, 2025 07:02am

Roadside siblings in Islamabad help their struggling family survive

ISLAMABAD: Two small children stand quietly by the roadside on a busy Islamabad street, their faces painted in a... Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:53am

Commuters caught between infrastructure and inertia

Islamabad and Rawalpindi have undergone a visible transformation over the years as the roads have widened,... Published 16 Aug, 2025 07:13am

Changing face of monsoon in climate-hit Pakistan

Less than a generation ago, there was a time when the monsoon was a celebration and the sound of thunder meant... Published 28 Jul, 2025 06:06am

Inflation drains Eid spirit in twin cities

Many families forced to forgo sacrificial ritual due to higher costs; some opt for charities. Updated 04 Jun, 2025 11:20am