Stories by Mehreen Naveed Chawla

HEALTH: THE GREAT BABY BURNOUT

Gynaecologists and new mothers were among those who were pushed to their limits through the three waves of the pandemic Published 08 May, 2022 08:31am

HEALTH: BAY LEAF AND BELIEF

Offering affordable herbal solutions for common ailments, weight loss and much more, pansaar stores are mushrooming in Karachi,... Published 19 Dec, 2021 07:04am

SOCIETY: THE NEW PAKISTANI WOMAN

Malala Yousafzai’s views on marriage may have caused a ruckus among some sections of society. But the reality is, there... Published 22 Aug, 2021 07:13am

The Covid-19 pandemic and the rise of the home chef

Restrictions on restaurants saw home-based chefs flourish with some even having sales booms. Published 19 Feb, 2021 01:46pm

SOCIETY: THE RISE OF THE HOME CHEF

Making a profession out of their passion during the lockdowns, cooking enthusiasts filled the gap left behind by rest... Published 14 Feb, 2021 06:47am

What to expect when you're expecting during a pandemic

“A general increase in anxiety is to be expected in the current situation,” says psychologist Tehmina Waqas Published 18 May, 2020 04:35pm

HEALTH: PREGNANT IN THE PANDEMIC?

Pregancies can be a time of stress for expectant mothers. The pandemic and its resultant lockdowns have added... Published 17 May, 2020 04:54am

SOCIETY: CREATING A STRESS-FREE EXAM ENVIRONMENT

Come exam time and students are gripped by anxiety which may affect performance Published 23 Dec, 2018 07:24am

Whither reading?

Students are more interested in Facebook than ‘Hamlet’. Published 04 Nov, 2018 07:06am

INTERIORS: DÉCOR ON A BUDGET

Small decoration projects can give your home a fresh look without putting a dent in your wallet Published 16 Sep, 2018 06:46am

TRENDS: YOU CAN SHOP ROUND THE CLOCK

Online shopping sales show that the internet is now the preferred method of shopping for many of us who value Updated 08 May, 2017 08:50pm

Love is in the air

Balloon vendors expect a booming business this Valentine’s Day in Karachi Updated 08 May, 2022 08:25am

One board to rule them all

Could the solution to the private-public education gap be one system? Updated 08 May, 2022 08:24am

Making a statement

Why are themed parties so popular and what’s trending this year? Updated 08 May, 2022 08:23am

TEST: Suffering in silence

Child abuse has reportedly increased in the country, yet most victims will never be able to get the support they need Updated 08 May, 2022 08:23am

Suffering in silence

Child abuse has reportedly increased in the country, yet most victims will never be able to get the support they need Updated 08 May, 2022 08:23am

Something beautiful is happening at the Ayesha Chundrigar Foundation

This shelter is equipping abused animals, with life-long physical and emotional scars, to trust us again. Updated 05 Mar, 2016 02:13pm