Stories by Naween A. Mangi

Preserving dance

Preserving dance

If dance is to survive in Pakistan, it must be supported intentionally. Published 08 Jan, 2026 07:30am
Rural realities

Rural realities

A strong management tier has emerged from hiring locally. Published 02 Dec, 2025 07:35am
Village violence

Village violence

Most acts of village violence trace back to a few recurring causes. Published 16 Sep, 2025 07:34am
SOCIETY: BETTING ON PIGEONS

SOCIETY: BETTING ON PIGEONS

For thousands of children in Sindh rearing and betting on pigeons is more than just a passion Published 01 Oct, 2017 04:25am
Behind the news

Behind the news

An entire village mourns the death of two daily wagers. Published 29 Aug, 2017 07:09am
Rural Sindh agenda

Rural Sindh agenda

Sindh’s CM must meet the rural challenge. Updated 20 Sep, 2016 09:25am
A farmer’s Eid

A farmer’s Eid

Poor farmers are at the mercy of their landlord’s whims. Published 05 Sep, 2016 01:18am
A farmer’s salute

A farmer’s salute

Ghulam Rasool had waited a long time to pay homage to the Quaid. Published 22 Aug, 2016 04:30am
Helpless parents

Helpless parents

The desperation of Abid and Jannat is not uncommon in rural Sindh. Published 09 Aug, 2016 01:12am
Healthcare battle

Healthcare battle

Children across Sindh are victims of congenital heart disease. Published 26 Jul, 2016 01:35am
Worn daily wager

Worn daily wager

Zarina and Ghulamullah are battling life on their own. Published 03 Jul, 2016 01:30am
Unknown scholar

Unknown scholar

Given the access, poor but educated persons can wield much influence. Published 10 Dec, 2015 01:01am
Sense of community

Sense of community

If villagers band together influence can be created and their needs met. Published 16 Nov, 2015 01:04am
Wayward teachers

Wayward teachers

There is no penalty for teachers’ acts of gross negligence. Published 06 Oct, 2015 03:17am
Healthcare woes

Healthcare woes

There’s no relief for villagers when they fall sick. Published 08 Sep, 2015 02:05am
Empowered women

Empowered women

Even when it comes to income generation and savings, women in upper Sindh are in control. Published 11 Aug, 2015 02:00am
Troubled youth

Troubled youth

The youth must recognise dignity in all forms of labour. Published 13 Jul, 2015 01:23am
Footprints: A Pir’s curse

Footprints: A Pir’s curse

Children in Mahmood Panhwar village are often born with either one or two fingers on each hand and deformed feet as well Updated 05 Jul, 2015 02:27pm