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'They have burnt Mummy and Papa': What happened to the children of Shama and Shahzad Masih?
Couple who was lynched over blasphemy accusations left behind three young children — one of whom witnessed the horror.
7 people are bitten by rats in Peshawar everyday. How will this stop?
A rapidly growing rat population is becoming a serious public health concern
The dawn of advertising in Pakistan (1947-2017)
As advertising in Pakistan marks 70 years of existence, we highlight themes that influenced its trajectory.
Special report: Sexual harassment in workplaces in Pakistan
Sexual harassment, abuse and discrimination in Pakistan’s workplaces is pervasive, mostly unreported and ignored.
Survey results: Who has been Pakistan's best ruler?
Find out who scored high (and low) on our Rulers of Pakistan survey.
70 years of Pakistan and Dawn
A time to reflect. A milestone to celebrate.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MILK
How safe is the milk you drink? Follow packaged milk's journey from farm to store.
How the Gilgit River went from pure waters to a polluted stream
A result of poor waste disposal and illegal water connections has contaminated the once potable waters of Gilgit River.
Why Quetta's sole library is unable to accommodate its 4000 patrons
In a city of 2.2 million, Quetta's Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah library struggles to accommodate its patrons.
From poor harvests to a lack of property rights: The struggles of Sindhi rural women
On International Rural Women’s Day, Sindhi women share stories of challenges they face.
Exclusive: The CPEC plan for Pakistan’s digital future
A new, upgraded cross-border fibre optic cable will address multiple challenges faced by China and Pakistan.
THE DAWN OF PAKISTAN
As the nation marks its 70th year Pakistan’s story becomes your story.
Why does Pakistan have low contraception and high abortion rates?
Stringent abortion laws and the taboos associated with the practice often lead women to seek out unsafe methods.
'They set them all on fire': Chakwal recalls horrors of Partition
Seven decades after partition, senior citizens of Pakistan recount what they witnessed during that fateful period.
Innocent and imprisoned: the forgotten Pakistanis of Bagram
Denied justice and ignored by their government, the Pakistani inmates of Bagram were left to fend for themselves.
The stooped labour of women rice farmers
Meet the women who labour on farms for our plates of rice.
In pictures: The rise and fall of Nawaz Sharif
How Nawaz went from being a young man with little interest in politics to becoming one of the most prominent leaders.
This mosque near Washington DC is home to a charitable clinic that treats patients of all faiths
We speak to Dr Rashid Chotani, the MCC Medical Clinic's executive director.
The truth about forced conversions in Thar
The Hindu community in the desert region fears for its faith, and with good reason.
What is LARC and how can it tackle Pakistan's runaway population problem?
A lack of family planning and knowledge about contraceptive methods is leading to a surge in Pakistan's population.
The politics of killing
More than accountability, the death penalty in Pakistan is part business and part politics.
6 ways efficient architecture can help Karachi deal with heatwaves
While there are no quick fixes, architects believe design can bring about long-term change.
Who are the winners and losers of Karachi’s mega development projects?
Why the Punjab Chowrangi revamp, Gizri Flyover and Bahria Flyover can all be considered pro-rich.
Meeting Sarfraz Ahmed, Pakistan's humble hero
"I didn’t worry too much when Kohli’s catch was dropped. The way Amir was bowling, we knew he’d be gone soon."
How Muslims and Hindus of Tando Adam came together in Ramazan
The two communities united for Iftar and an exchange of Eid gifts.
Remembering Amjad Sabri, the family man who loved playing Ludo
A year after the qawwal's murder, his family struggles to cope.
New York’s ‘Urdu-wallahs’ want to help young Pakistan-Americans rediscover their roots
These New Yorkers are working to promote Urdu reading and writing in the Big Apple.
Shot at, harassed and abused: The daily ordeal of Karachi's healthcare workers
Healthcare workers are Karachi’s unsung heroes.
Banned outfits in Pakistan operate openly on Facebook
Activity of 41 sectarian, terrorist, anti-state organisations is accessible to every user on the social network.
How the SMS spam racket thrives in Pakistan
SMS marketing is a bustling industry of money, numbers, ideas — and the ire of everyone at the receiving end.
The Fata merger: Towards a brave new world
A special report highlighting the complexities of the Fata merger.
More students in Pakistan are learning Chinese today than ever before
NUML's Chinese language department had 13 students when it started in 1970. This year the programme has 460 pupils.
How Pakistani-Americans are entering interfaith and interracial marriages — and making them work
"I rebelled. I said 'I'm going to marry whomever I want.'"