Heba Islam

20 questions we should be asking after the Peshawar massacre

We may not agree on all the answers. We may not even have the answers, but at least let's ask the right questions. Updated 20 Dec, 2014 11:16pm

Transgenders: The new voter group in town

The platform that transgender candidates like Bindiya Rana are running on is that their community needs a voice. Updated 03 May, 2013 08:51pm

Two days, two videos: Political satire galore

Beyghairat Brigade hits out against the military in a powerful new song while 'Naa Maloom Afraad' have their own message Published 03 May, 2013 08:04pm

Women voters can transform electoral politics - if given the chance

Dawn.com examines why female voters are neglected, and how prioritising them could change electoral politics. Updated 04 May, 2013 12:33pm

Two days, two videos: Political satire galore

Saturday brought with it an explosive new music video by Beyghairat Brigade in an explosive political climate. Published 22 Apr, 2013 04:44pm

Two days, two videos: Political satire galore

Beyghairat Brigade hits out against the establishment in a powerful new song while 'Naa Maloom Afraad' have their own message. Published 20 Apr, 2013 02:20pm

Pakistan's transgender community ready to vote

There’s a new voter group in town – Pakistan’s transgender community Published 20 Apr, 2013 01:31pm

Transgenders: The new voter group in town

The platform that transgender candidates like Bindiya Rana are running on is that someone needs to give a voice to their community. Published 19 Apr, 2013 01:25pm

Lyari: From party politics to gang warfare

The gangs of Lyari had no say in electoral politics till 2002. Until then, PPP workers were in control as they had been for decades. Now, in 2013, it's a different ballgame. Published 27 Mar, 2013 05:41pm

Interview: Drone strikes, the 'War on Terror' and Jinnah

Renowned academic, author and film maker Dr Akbar S Ahmed discusses his new book "The Thistle and the Drone", militancy, tribal culture and Jinnah's vision. Published 13 Mar, 2013 10:29am

Best Documentaries, Oscars 2013: The Invisible War

Viewers from Pakistan are very likely to make judgments about ‘The Invisible War’ even before they’ve watched it. Published 23 Feb, 2013 07:13am

Best Documentaries, Oscars 2013: The Gatekeepers

The hush-hush atmosphere surrounding Shin Bet is what makes this documentary a remarkable feat in terms of its ambitions. Published 16 Feb, 2013 04:10pm

Best Documentaries, Oscars 2013: 5 broken cameras

One man buys a camera to document the birth of his son – and in the process, creates a heart-wrenching documentary. Published 09 Feb, 2013 12:06pm