Stories by Shahzeb Ahmed

From journalism to jingoism: For the Indian media, truth be damned

One can only imagine how dim-witted you have to be to cheer a war between two nuclear-armed countries.

Updated 10 May, 2025 08:27am

Police disperse BYC protesters in Karachi, take 6 people into custody

Sammi Deen Baloch, other leaders taken away by police; Section 144 imposed in city; counter-protesters chant slogans against BLA, BYC.

Updated 24 Mar, 2025 10:35pm

Special report: Army Public School massacre — 10 years on

The APS attack claimed 147 lives in mere hours on Dec 16, 2014, but its impact — documented through the voices of survivors, grieving families, first responders, and a nation still grappling with terrorism — continues to shape Pakistan's struggle for peace a decade later.

Published 16 Dec, 2024 10:27am

Analysis: Will we get to see a ‘truly independent’ PM in office?

AGAINST all predictions by seasoned political pundits who frequent the circuit of Pakistan’s 24/7 television...

Published 10 Feb, 2024 07:34am

Can the military dispense justice?

"Military trials of civilians — no matter how horrific the allegations against them — are an affront to human rights and fundamental freedoms."

Published 16 May, 2023 04:53pm

Balochistan's Laal Gul Goth never existed on a map; following the floods, it doesn't exist at all

The villagers didn't have much to begin with, but the floods have taken away even the roofs over their heads.

Updated 11 Sep, 2022 05:13pm

Never on the map, now wiped off the face of the earth

LASBELA: If you are travelling to Bela for the first time, you are unlikely to even notice the destruction caused by...

Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:47am

In Pir Koh, politicians kill hope, water kills people

Despite being one of the richest districts in terms of natural resources, Dera Bugti's residents are deprived of basic amenities.

Updated 29 May, 2022 03:14pm

Fear rears its ugly head as stench of charred bodies envelopes Karachi University

“It’s a shame that teachers were targeted like this,” remarks Karachi Police chief Ghulam Nabi Memon.

Updated 27 Apr, 2022 02:58am

3 Chinese nationals among 4 dead in suicide attack at Karachi University

According to the KU spokesperson, Confucius Institute Director Huang Guiping is among the dead.

Updated 26 Apr, 2022 11:15pm

What do a judge, a general, a cleric and a politician have in common?

Over the last five years, Pakistan seems to have developed a serious plumbing issue.

Updated 26 Nov, 2021 05:01pm

At Karachi's grand cattle market, buy a cow, get coronavirus free

With the trade of cattle running into the billions at this temporary city, Covid-19 is the least of anyone's concern.

Updated 12 Jul, 2021 12:30pm

Eradicating polio from Pakistan: Multiple doses of vaccine needed to ensure immunity, say experts

Says OPV given multiple times leads to better control against wild polio virus in sewage as well.

Updated 01 Oct, 2020 11:37am

'Polio vaccine critical for your child's health': Religious leaders dispel rumours, endorse inoculation

“Let the doctors do their jobs. When they say you need the vaccine, there is no room for ambiguity," says Maulana Swati.

Published 21 Sep, 2020 10:45am

Migration, mosquitos and mismanagement — more than a million Mirpurkhas residents struggle after monsoon rains

“Often, these villagers must make a choice — whether to protect their livestock or their children,” laments a resident.

Updated 10 Sep, 2020 07:33pm

Protesters gather outside Covid-19 isolation ward at Karachi hospital, demand release of ANP leader

Rangers, police called to Liaquat National Hospital; protesters disperse after assurance by doctors.

Updated 09 Jun, 2020 11:05pm

Corona or no corona, these patients in need of dialysis have no choice but to live on Karachi's streets

Patients, attendants outside SIUT worry more about the need to live another day than a virus they can't see.

Updated 16 Apr, 2020 11:19am

'It's the math, stupid': Why we may be reading the Covid-19 numbers all wrong

We break down for you what each of these numbers imply and why you should care for any or all of them.

Updated 14 Apr, 2020 10:32am

Karachi police: Protectors of the public or vectors of the coronavirus?

Thousands of police personnel find themselves on frontlines of the Covid-19 battle without the proper armour: PPEs.

Updated 11 Apr, 2020 04:19pm

Fear and loathing in Keamari Town as source of toxic gas remains unknown

With no answers forthcoming, residents of the area affected by the toxic gas are living in a constant state of paranoia.

Updated 19 Feb, 2020 02:13pm