Stories by Zofeen T. Ebrahim
Zofeen T. Ebrahim is an independent journalist based in Karachi.
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Pakistan is increasingly touted as a country that has leapfrogged into solar energy, changing how households use electricity.
Published 06 Sep, 2026 04:09am
In a sport long ruled by men, a growing number of Pakistani women are galloping into
tent-pegging — lance in hand and,
Updated 19 Aug, 2026 07:30pm
Why olives — and why now?
Published 27 Jul, 2026 07:32am
A hunger strike, a satirical party, and a new way of protestation.
Published 16 Jul, 2026 08:22pm
For centuries, Sindhi and Baloch fishing communities have navigated the Arabian Sea using a mental map of reefs and channels and
Updated 05 Jul, 2026 05:53pm
Karachi’s K-IV project has faced funding constraints and repeated delays since its inception.
Updated 12 Jun, 2026 09:15am
Stadiums are largely empty and media attention wanes when it comes to women playing sports.
Published 03 Jun, 2026 08:18am
Behind Pakistan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates lies a fractured system, in which trained midwives are
Updated 06 May, 2026 05:55pm
Close to half of the country’s waste is handled by vulnerable informal recyclers, so how much can a national framework really do?
Published 24 Apr, 2026 03:57pm
Parents took their sick children to those they trusted would heal them — only to return with a far more serious, lifelong...
Updated 19 Apr, 2026 09:19am
As war and volatility disrupt global fuel flows, Pakistan’s turn to solar is emerging as an economic buffer.
Published 20 Mar, 2026 03:56pm
The journey for these aspiring athletes is often fraught with hurdles because of a patriarchal mindset and a rigid tribal background where women’s visibility itself is contested.
Published 07 Mar, 2026 04:26pm
Close to half of the country’s waste is handled by vulnerable informal recyclers, so how much can a national framework really do?
Published 06 Mar, 2026 05:01pm
A dedicated space is needed to empower girls through sports.
Published 02 Mar, 2026 07:20am
Let’s not endanger the campaign against early marriage.
Published 06 Feb, 2026 07:32am
As 2026 dawns, women in Pakistan are left grappling with a stark reality: rape and marital rape continue to be misinterpreted by judges in the country’s highest courts.
Published 10 Jan, 2026 03:07pm
Globally, trans issues are under attack.
Published 04 Dec, 2025 07:40am
Most jailed women lack a voice.
Published 28 Nov, 2025 07:03am
India’s cough syrup tragedy is a warning for Pakistan, where self-medication is common and the sweet cure fills every home. Experts call for tighter safety checks.
Published 11 Nov, 2025 09:54pm
Report highlights uneven patterns of economic growth driven by widening wealth disparity, climate change and the digital divide.
Updated 30 Oct, 2025 10:15am
