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Until two weeks ago, mentions of Qandeel Baloch on my social media were accompanied by memes and jokes. Posts ridiculing her accent, laughing at her, judging her – but through it all, consuming her. Last week, I woke up to…
‘No, it’s not safe,’ my mother used to tell me when I asked to join her as she taught the Holy Qur’an to small children in remote areas of Rabwah, Pakistan. I wondered what exactly was not safe. Innocently, I…
The landless farmers of Okara’s military-owned farms have a long history of resistance against the military and land owning classes. The tenants (mazareen) have been tilling the land for over a hundred years. Agricultural and non-agricultural workers from East Punjab…
‘So beta, this is the church where there is also a graveyard for Muslims. I feel I belong here. This is one of my favorite spots. I liked being here when I was younger. When I will die, I want…
According to a Thomas Reuters report, Pakistan is the third most dangerous country in the world for women. In a country with over 95% Muslim population, those in power to manipulate the masses have long misused religion. Despite being a…
A group of over fifty girls rode onto one of the busiest main roads in Lahore. Passersby that Sunday morning openly stared at the unusual sight of women of all ages and backgrounds, riding bicycles on the main roads of…
Born to the influential land-owning Bhutto clan, Benazir became the first female Prime Minister of Pakistan. Assassinated in 2007, Benazir’s political legacy remains unmatched as one of the highest profile female leaders in history, and the first democratically elected female…
The digital revolution has changed the way we think, live and work. The world has reached a point where digital literacy is fundamental for finding a job. In future, ninety percent of jobs will demand digital skills. The ICT sector…
sister-hood is a digital magazine and a series of live events. We create platforms for women of Muslim heritage to speak for themselves, rather than being spoken for or spoken about. sister-hood challenges stereotypes and promotes the fearless, progressive, creative voices of women of Muslim heritage.
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