Articles by Simran Siraj
Pakistan braces for monsoons from July 1; moderate to heavy rains expected
Pakistan is set to receive its first widespread monsoon spell of the season this week, bringing relief from the intense heat but also raising the threat of urban flooding, flash floods, landslides and GLOFs across several parts of the country.
June 30, 2026
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Football and the festival of joy: Karachi vendors stock up jerseys, scarves, shoes
Official football merchandise is out of reach for many young fans in Karachi. The Light House market fills the gap by offering affordable replica jerseys, turf shoes, socks, and scarves, providing everything needed to support a team at a lower cost.
June 18, 2026
Pakistan budget proposes ending taxes on sanitary pads, tampons
Pakistan's new budget proposes removing taxes on sanitary pads, tampons, and contraceptives, aiming to make menstrual and reproductive health products more affordable. The measure still needs parliamentary approval.
June 13, 2026
How extreme heat is fueling deadly dust storms in Sindh
Record heat and deadly dust storms batter Sindh, with temperatures exceeding 51 degrees Celsius in Dadu, raising climate, health, and infrastructure concerns across Pakistan.
June 11, 2026
Karachi’s Eid markets surge as Pakistan’s seasonal economy expands nationwide
As Eid al-Adha celebrations continue into the second day, Karachi’s streets remain packed with blacksmiths, temporary market stalls and animal accessory vendors supporting Pakistan’s multibillion-dollar seasonal cattle economy.
May 28, 2026
How Eid al-Adha transforms Pakistan’s neighborhoods into open-air living rooms
Families gather outside homes across Pakistan ahead of Eid al-Adha as neighborhoods transform into lively communal spaces filled with sacrificial animals, late-night conversations and festive preparations.
May 27, 2026
Ancient camel grooming tradition draws crowds at Karachi cattle market
A camel groomer creates intricate hand-cut patterns on sacrificial camels at Karachi’s Northern Bypass cattle market ahead of Eid al-Adha, preserving the traditional Sindhi art of Oont Ki Katai through skilled scissor work.
May 27, 2026
Women reclaim 300 years of Shah Latif legacy, breaking cultural barriers
Women are finding their voices by singing Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai poetry, highlighting women’s struggles through centuries-old Sufi traditions.
May 8, 2026
Karachi Port marks historic trans-shipment milestone amid regional disruption
Maritime Affairs Minister Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry announces the successful docking of cargo vessel M.V. Erlin, calling it a historic step for Pakistan’s maritime sector and a sign of the country’s growing role in regional trade logistics.
May 1, 2026
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