Afiya S. Zia

Pride and prejudice

Pride and prejudice

State excesses against all political activists must be opposed. Published 07 Sep, 2023 08:24am
The necropolitics of Maria B

The necropolitics of Maria B

Pakistan's minorities are unlikely to make any gains because freelancing moral crusaders like Maria B have flipped to seek redemption via social media performances and the state is fully invested in the piety-populism project. Updated 24 Jul, 2023 04:09pm
Worthy victims

Worthy victims

All victims of sexual abuse must be equally trusted. Updated 13 Dec, 2022 08:26am
Where is the Aurat March heading?

Where is the Aurat March heading?

The Aurat Marches have brought forth an entirely young leadership and a rude breaking of the silence on sexuality. But what next? Updated 18 Mar, 2022 12:32pm
Causes and allies

Causes and allies

Celebrity activism is a misnomer in Pakistan. Published 24 Jan, 2021 06:43am
Enacting consent

Enacting consent

Courts often align with majoritarian religious sentiments. Published 21 Nov, 2020 07:23am
Colonial collusion

Colonial collusion

Why do South Asian states cling to anti-democratic laws? Published 15 Oct, 2020 06:57am
Fake respectability

Fake respectability

Gender-based abuse has become a virtual form of violence. Published 06 Sep, 2020 07:13am
New landscapes

New landscapes

Simple outrage will echo aimlessly. Published 09 Aug, 2020 06:51am
Ending stigma

Ending stigma

‘Honour’ crimes are not crimes of passion. Published 04 Jun, 2020 06:59am
Political morality

Political morality

There are no structural changes — just deflection and pious talk. Published 09 Feb, 2020 06:57am
Violent capitals

Violent capitals

Vulnerable bodies serve as a battleground for men’s wars. Published 20 Dec, 2019 07:04am
Tribal intimacies

Tribal intimacies

The only hope is elected representatives. Published 23 Jun, 2019 07:12am