Why Workplaces Still Fail Women

AUG 21, 2025

NOV 25, 2025

Pakistan’s education crisis reveals a form of violence that is often invisible – the quiet, persistent denial of safety, autonomy, and opportunity for millions of girls.

The world of 9 to 5. The corporate world. The one with the office desk, team meetings, Zoom calls, and caffeine. Within the corporate world exists another world, the world where rules for me are different than my colleagues. The world where I am a Pakistani working woman.

No Honour in Murder: Femicide & Honour Killing Cases in Pakistan

What kills women in this country isn’t always a weapon. Sometimes, it’s the silence around them. A Pakistani actor, model, and theatre artist, Humaira Asghar, was found eight months after her death.

JULY 29, 2025

SEPT 1, 2022

My plan was simple: free YouTube workouts. I had no intention of consulting a nutritionist or building a strong foundation first. My goal was weight loss, not strength.

OCT 22, 2022

In May 2022, the Pakistani government classified sanitary napkins as “non-essential luxury items,” a decision that sparked controversy given that menstruation is a physiological necessity for women.

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This platform is committed to research-driven, thoughtful writing that illuminates body politics, culture, and society. Each essay and conversation blends careful analysis with reflective storytelling, grounded in evidence, cultural observation, and lived experience. The platform is independent, and all work is authored and curated by Sarosh Ibrahim and does not represent any institution or external viewpoint.