Stories by Zahida Rehman Jatt

Zahida Rehman Jatt is an anthropologist and social science researcher. She is lecturer at the department of anthropology and archaeology at the University of Sindh in Jamshoro.

In the land of Waris Shah, Muslims protect Sikh heritage

"This is the land of Waris Shah. It yields nothing but love." Updated 30 Sep, 2019 04:13pm

Hyderabad’s pre-Partition buildings were built mostly by Hindus. Today, they're at the mercy of developers

We are losing a rare treasure thanks to growing urbanism and ill-planned development. Updated 28 Sep, 2018 01:09pm

Sadh Belo temple: an abode of Udasipanth in Sindh

The monks' cells lie empty with cobwebs and dust, but the white marble of this Udasi shrine glitters still. Updated 12 Jun, 2018 05:34pm

How a small feminist group led by Hindu women in pre-Partition Sindh went on to get global renown

In today’s Hyderabad, there would hardly be anyone who would know that a tiny group of women have reached such fame. Updated 19 Nov, 2019 03:25pm

Khwaja Khizr: The saint who 'saved' Rohri, Sukkur and Lansdowne Bridge during the 1965 War

Khwaja Khizr, despite the fissure between the two communities, lives on in the hearts of Muslims and Hindus alike. Updated 17 Jun, 2019 04:37pm

Once populated with temples, only traces of Hinduism remain in Laki

This is a far cry from the past when the area was dotted with temples and Hindu monastic establishments. Updated 08 Jul, 2019 06:14pm

How this lesser known festival is celebrated annually by Hindus in Sindh

For someone who knows that such spaces are shrinking, the sight is a poignant reminder that all is not lost. Updated 07 Mar, 2017 02:54pm

Jhulay Lal's cradle of tolerance

'There is a place not far from here where Hindus and Muslims can pray at the same place simultaneously...' Updated 25 Feb, 2017 12:08pm

Extremism comes to Sindh — the counteraction still hasn't

The writing was on the walls, literally, but the government made no effort to counteract the extremist forces. Published 04 Feb, 2015 06:03pm