Stories by Nida Kirmani

Nida Kirmani is the Associate Professor of Sociology in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at LUMS.

She has published widely on issues related to gender, Islam, women’s movements, development and urban studies in South Asia. Her book, Questioning ‘the Muslim Woman’: Identity and Insecurity in an Urban Indian Locality, was published in 2013 by Routledge.

The gendered cost of Pakistan’s unsustainable population growth

All available evidence points to a clear link between a prevailing lack of gender equality and a continuously high population growth rate. Updated 29 Nov, 2025 11:30am

What’s holding women back from ‘decent work’ in Pakistan? (Hint: It’s not skills)

It's patriarchy. Published 16 Jul, 2025 11:04am

Baloch women are leading the struggle for their rights, not just supporting it

Following centuries of colonial degradation, Baloch women now lead with a vision of a secular and egalitarian society, proving that their empowerment is inseparable from the larger political movement. Updated 08 Mar, 2025 06:07pm

Gender and population

Women’s rights should be at the centre of the political agenda. Updated 23 Dec, 2023 08:54am

Can feminism be fun? In Lyari, it is

Fun is an important means to challenge moral codes and bring a change in power structures. Updated 18 Feb, 2019 06:09pm

Which side are you on, Pakistan?

It is imperative now more than ever that those opposing hate make their presence visibly felt on our cities' streets. Published 20 Apr, 2016 11:14am

The race to kill

The application of the death penalty is inherently flawed. Published 25 Jun, 2015 01:53am