The past, present and future of feminist activism in Pakistan
Aurat March 2019 marked a tectonic shift from the previous articulations of feminism in Pakistan
Highlights
Suffering in silence: Journalists and mental health
Afraid of being judged, some journalists avoid reaching out while others don’t even know the problem exists.
The missing daughters of Pakistan
What contributes to the alarming rise in women’s murders.
Faking news: The dark side of news media
Mainstream media organisations have often fallen to the allure of false and fake news stories
'Going to jail was like falling in love again' – Faiz Ahmed Faiz
To celebrate World Poetry Day the Herald dug up one of Faiz sahab's last interviews with veteran journalist I A Rehman
A body blow: The deadly practices among bodybuilders in Punjab
Bodybuilders in cities like Sialkot and Gujranwala are suspected of dying from excessive intake of banned substances
On the cover
How death stalks life in coal mines
The wind that leaves a mine is damp and thick with choking coal dust. It is also heavy with the smell of human bodies
Why India and Pakistan must make peace not war
Balakot and its aftermath gave both India and Pakistan a glimpse of the abyss that lies ahead
Lust, love and longing for change in the transgender community
Many transwomen in Pakistan undergo sex change surgeries. Those who can afford, even go to qualified doctors abroad