Journalism

Some of my previous journalism work.

Hallelujah? Christian rock in Pakistan
Hallelujah? Christian rock in Pakistan
Dec 2013
PRI's The World

Christian rock bands and the role of Christians in the Pakistani music industry

Baloch Women Take the Lead in Fight for Independence
Baloch Women Take the Lead in Fight for Independence
Jul 2013
PRI's The World

As the men go in to hiding, women are now taking a leading role in the Baloch secessionist movement in Pakistan.

Rise of the Burger
Rise of the Burger
Jun 2013
PRI's The World

The history of hamburgers in Pakistan, and the social class named after it.

Pakistan's Election Symbols
Pakistan's Election Symbols
May 2013
PRI's The World

Tigers, missiles and buckets. The bizarre election symbol that appear on Pakistani voting ballots.

Pakistanis question the bans on everything
Pakistanis question the bans on everything
Jan 2013
PRI's The World

Cell networks, social media, and motorbikes get banned in the name of national security.

Pakistan's dwindling Zoroastrian community
Pakistan's dwindling Zoroastrian community
Nov 2012
PRI's The World

Despite their rich legacy in the Karachi, the ageing Parsi comunity may soon disappear from the city.

Pakistani Government Joins Anti-Islam Film Protest
Pakistani Government Joins Anti-Islam Film Protest
Sep 2012
PRI's The World

The Pakistani government announces a national holiday against the 'Innocence of Muslims' film.

Standup Comedy in Pakistan Gains A Following
Standup Comedy in Pakistan Gains A Following
Apr 2012
PRI's The World

Terrorism and erratic politics make good fodder for Pakistani comedians.

Urban Violence and Land Grabbing in Karachi
Urban Violence and Land Grabbing in Karachi
Jan 2012
PRI's The World

In the metropolis of Karachi, a land shortage lies at the heart of brutal violence.