Stories by Murad Moosa Khan

Power of the powerless

Power of the powerless

Even in constrained circumstances, individuals retain the capacity to choose — to speak the truth, to act with integrity, to refuse complicity. Updated 02 May, 2026 09:48am
Myth of the chemical cure

Myth of the chemical cure

Are we offering treatment, or are we managing distress in the most convenient way? Published 11 Apr, 2026 06:07am
Vicarious trauma

Vicarious trauma

Apocalyptic images and events, both at home and abroad, are leaving deep scars on the collective psyche. Published 28 Mar, 2026 05:00am
Psychology of corruption

Psychology of corruption

Corruption in Pakistan is not merely the result of immoral individuals. Published 06 Mar, 2026 07:57am
Psychology of poverty

Psychology of poverty

Poverty is hugely stigmatising as the poor are blamed as being lazy, uneducated, or irresponsible. Updated 25 Dec, 2025 06:06am
A manmade mental crisis

A manmade mental crisis

For millions of Pakistanis, psychological suffering is inseparable from economic hardship. Updated 25 Dec, 2025 06:08am
Srebrenica’s lessons

Srebrenica’s lessons

There’s nothing worse than the exploitation of one group by another. Published 17 Jul, 2021 06:13am
The unholy nexus

The unholy nexus

Pharma and doctors have a symbiotic relationship. Published 03 Dec, 2017 07:16am
Noble profession?

Noble profession?

More and more doctors are appearing in ads. Published 04 Mar, 2016 01:16am
Our mistakes

Our mistakes

The APS tragedy is linked to the neglect of social development. Updated 03 Dec, 2017 07:28am
Terror and children

Terror and children

Trauma in the long term can affect children’s self-esteem. Updated 18 Jan, 2015 10:38am