Stories by Jahanzeb Hussain

Jahanzeb Hussain read Political Science at the Institut d’études politiques de Paris in France and Simon Fraser University in Canada, and has worked for the Canadian Journal of Development Studies and The Centre for International Governance Innovation, University of Waterloo. He was the Chargé de Mission at the cultural section of the French Embassy in Islamabad, before joining Dawn.com where he is editor Prism. He tweets @hussainjahanzeb

In refusing to support an installation that named Rao Anwar, Karachi Biennale reveals the burden of privilege

The organisers of the biennale should know that taking distance from a protest against state excesses isn’t benign. Published 04 Nov, 2019 11:21am

DISCOURSE: THE BIENNALE’S ELITE ETHOS

The state’s heavy-handed shutting down of an art installation was not as shocking as the craven response of the Karachi Published 03 Nov, 2019 07:11am

How Mada Masr is surviving Egypt’s authoritarianism

In Egypt's depressing human rights landscape, the independent news site shines bright as one of the few beacons of hope. Updated 18 Jul, 2019 12:13am

Readership is created. This year, we've done just that

We must strive to create better, we must respect readers and trust them to appreciate what we offer. Updated 28 Jan, 2019 05:04pm

'Rigging is alleged each time. But the sheer scale of it is what casts a shadow on these elections'

Analysts react to rigging allegations. Published 26 Jul, 2018 03:55am

'Rigging is alleged each time. But the sheer scale of it is what casts a shadow on these elections'

Analysts react to rigging allegations. Updated 26 Jul, 2018 03:53am

Do delays in the voting process constitute rigging?

The slow down is not inconsequential. Updated 25 Jul, 2018 11:37pm

Here’s a very bizarre quote from the Government of Pakistan

The government's official Twitter account is have a bit of a moment today. Updated 23 Jul, 2018 10:01pm

Pakistan waits for Avenfield verdict

The new time for the verdict is now 3:30pm. Updated 06 Jul, 2018 03:26pm

Imran announces PTI's housing policy during his Karachi tour

He pledged to build five million low-cost houses in five years to solve housing problems. Updated 05 Jul, 2018 10:00pm

PML-N's unveils its 2018 election manifesto and calls to 'honour the vote'

The party promises economic transformation and creation of tens of thousands of new jobs. Published 05 Jul, 2018 06:28pm

Elections 101: What are your MPAs and MNAs actually meant to do?

It is not their job to fix roads, public parks or create jobs for their constituents. Published 05 Jul, 2018 02:55pm

'You don’t contest elections to be a good boy'

"I am fighting elections in Pakistan, not Europe. I can’t import European politicians,” PTI chief says. Updated 05 Jul, 2018 01:39pm

'Nawaz Sharif must return to Pakistan immediately'

The NAB court must comply with the orders of the Supreme Court to wrap up the accountability trials at the earliest. Updated 05 Jul, 2018 01:45pm

'Sindh’s urban youth has broken free from the waderas and the pirs'

The picture doesn't seem too rosy for the PPP in Sindh. Updated 05 Jul, 2018 01:47pm

Who are the driving forces in the coming elections?

Perhaps the most surprising figure comes from the Tehreek-i-Labbaik Pakistan. Updated 05 Jul, 2018 01:51pm

Are Imran and Zardari showing voters a mirage with their jobs promises?

The parties are in no position to deliver on what they have promised, at least in a meaningful way. Published 26 Jun, 2018 05:16pm

Who will get Karachi's votes?

Punjab will be the main battle ground but Karachi is not an arena to be ignored. Updated 20 Jun, 2018 12:55pm

It'd be better for the democratic process if parties encouraged women politicians to run

Incentivising women to enter mainstream politics, parties must support candidates who receive little financial support. Published 15 Jun, 2018 04:51pm

PTI leads the way when it comes to local governance. Others should follow suit

The PTI is perhaps best positioned to carry the debate forward on LG. Published 14 Jun, 2018 11:45am