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Interview: Fighting the good fight
Don’t let Najma Sadeque’s soft voice fool you. This women’s rights activist believes in fighting the good fight and has…
Heritage: Setting history right
The origin of many historical places in Sindh is still unclear and much thought has not been given to the…
Past present: Distortion factor
The ruling classes have always feared being depicted in history as corrupt, or of being tyrants or despots. Hence, they…
Living dangerously
Zofeen T. Ebrahim writes about the prevalence of child molestation within the boundaries of one’s home.
Abuse of children, particularly…
Scarred and scared
Mariam Naeem Khan talks to Dr Rubina Feroz, a clinical psychologist, regarding the psychological impact of child sexual abuse.
Child…
Seeking help
Maryam Murtaza Sadriwala explores the options to help abused children.
It started when she was barely seven. Madiha belonged…
A lesson for life
I remember the white tube light in the drawing room; the windows hidden by heavy dark green drapes. The only…
Playing for a name
Perhaps few professions in Pakistan other than politics, medicine, law and the armed forces have seen the level of lineage…
How to detect CSA in your child
There are a range of signs and symptoms sexually abused children may exhibit, says psychologist Dr Asha Bedar. According to…
Myths and facts
Myth: Child sexual abuse only takes place in poor families.
Fact: Child sexual abuse takes place at every income level…
