Stories by Rihab Khalid

The author is a Research Associate with the MECS programme at Loughborough University. Her research explores the intersections of the gender-energy nexus in the Global South. She is passionate about problem-driven research, believes in interdisciplinary collaborations and dreams of doing fieldwork across the globe.

Shift to electric

Could electric cooking be Pakistan’s answer to a war-driven gas crisis? Updated 08 Apr, 2026 09:46am

The power divide that shapes women’s lives in Lahore

Lahore’s rich colonial history, post-colonial expansion and decades of rural-to-urban migration have produced a city with distinct enclaves, from affluent societies to dense slums. Updated 29 Aug, 2025 12:48pm

From darkness to light: The promise of decentralised community-driven energy in northern Pakistan

Harnessing the power of small-scale hydropower, community-driven energy projects in northern Pakistan are transforming lives — yet governance gaps, climate threats, and systemic inequalities challenge their long-term success. Published 21 Mar, 2025 11:00am

E-Paper | April 28, 2026

Stories by Rihab Khalid

Shift to electric

The power divide that shapes women’s lives in Lahore

From darkness to light: The promise of decentralised community-driven energy in northern Pakistan

Building standards: fit for purpose?

Embracing feminism

From Cambridge to Helario Pir: Exploring the gender-water-energy nexus in Thar