Zubeida Mustafa is a journalist, author and researcher and was the first woman to work at the policy-making level in the mainstream media in Pakistan. She was an assistant editor of Dawn, an English...
Zubeida Mustafa is a journalist, author and researcher and was the first woman to work at the policy-making level in the mainstream media in Pakistan. She was an assistant editor of Dawn, an English language daily newspaper. She has written about such taboo topics as reproductive health but primarily focuses on the inequalities of Pakistani society.
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigOct 8, 2018
A devastating case is bringing Pakistan's biggest social and political issues—police corruption, patriarchal injustice—to the fore once again. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigSep 8, 2018
A U.S. “reset” of relations with Pakistan seems like a long shot in light of recent history and the Trump administration’s moves on the global stage. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigJul 30, 2018
Cricket-star-turned-politician Imran Khan, the next prime minister, is talking a good if vague game, but will he follow through on his reform promises? Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigMay 23, 2018
Although the government’s grip on media outlets has loosened in recent years, dangerous constraints, plus lowered standards of professionalism, are causing deep concern. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigFeb 15, 2018
In a country where public school systems are failing, a growing nonprofit organization shows students and teachers how to revitalize learning. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigJan 4, 2018
A small but persistent group in Pakistan—fed up with firearm violence among the populace—challenges a deeply ingrained gun culture. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigDec 23, 2017
An institution that thrives because of private donors and public financing serves as a model for U.S. reform. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / TruthdigNov 3, 2017
President Trump seems to have abandoned the traditional, evenhanded U.S. stance toward the region’s two major powers, Pakistan and India. Dig deeper ( 7 Min. Read )
Zubeida Mustafa / DAWNOct 13, 2017
Women's rights advocates and political liberals in Pakistan need to determine why more progress isn't being made on equality. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )
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