Latest posts by Anushe Noor
#MeToo catches on in Pakistan's entertainment industry
Amidst the #MeToo movement, Pakistani showbiz has been caught up in a hurl with accusations of sexual misconduct, domestic violence and much more.
#QanoonSabKayLiye: A social media campaign promoting legal awareness in Pakistan
#QanoonSabKayLiye campaign is a series of Facebook and Twitter posts that explain the rights and obligations of the citizens under the Constitution of Pakistan.
Pakistani right-wing political party meets online backlash after sowing violence in Asia Bibi case
After countrywide violent protests by Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan, petitions and campaigns are launched against the religious political party.
Pakistan government's pro-minority stance questioned as Ahmadi economist's appointment is revoked
The appointment of Ahmadi Muslim economist Dr. Atif Mian to a government Council sparked a social media smear campaign, and right-wing religious parties threatened nationwide protests.
The ‘Khan Meter’ will assess the new Pakistani prime minister's performance
"It’s time to start monitoring our government, discuss where they went wrong as well as appreciate what they did right. It helps us think logically about the new government’s performance..."
Media censorship rises as the general elections draw near in Pakistan
Election speeches have been banned with the objective of preventing broadcast media from airing "derogatory" and "defamatory" content.
Former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and his daughter set to return to Pakistan to appeal corruption convictions
"This judgment is a major development in the war against corruption, and every corrupt must be brought to the book who has robbed the country."
Sabika Sheikh, the Pakistani student slain in US school shooting, had wanted to bridge the two countries
"...she said...'I want to learn the American culture and I want America to learn the Pakistan culture and I want us to come together and unite,'" her host mother recalled.
Hazara women end hunger strike against targeted killings after Pakistan army chief agrees to talks
"We demand that the Chief of Army Staff...must come to Quetta dressed as a civilian and listen to the cries of the 3,000 widows and 10,000 orphans"
Media censorship surrounds the Pashtun rights movement in Pakistan
"There was complete media blackout. But journalists were there [to] tell the story [through] social media. Self censorship sign of oppression"
#GirlsOnBikes: Women Ride Bicycles To Reclaim Public Spaces in Pakistan
"We wish to encourage each other to participate in this collective movement to assert our right to navigate public spaces on our own terms."
Aurat March (Woman March) Marks Resistance Against Misogyny in Pakistan
"There is a lot of anger that is finally releasing and this march was a way to direct that anger somewhere for something powerful and beautiful."
#MehfoozBachpan: Pakistani Activists Demand Policy to Safeguard Children from Sexual Abuse in 2018 Elections
"Protected childhood is a collective dream, each of us is responsible for our children...We will vote for protected childhood in next election."
Mashal Khan Case Verdict Highlights Pakistan’s Blasphemy and Impunity Problem
"One death sentence and five life sentences for a lynching that was filmed? Surely there were more than six people involved."
Amidst the Advent Season, Church Blast Leaves Nine Dead and Several Injured in Quetta, Pakistan
On December 17, 2017, the Bethel Memorial Methodist Church, in Quetta, Pakistan was attacked, leaving nine dead and more than 50 injured.
Pakistan's Digital Rights Foundation Launches Online Safety Network for Journalists
Last week, Digital Rights Foundation, a not-for-profit working on digital rights in Pakistan, launched the “Network for Journalists for Digital Rights.” The network seeks to help journalists keep safe while working online...
#FindRaza: Social Media Campaign Launched for the Safe Return of Pakistani Human Rights Activist
Human rights activist Raza Mehmood Khan, who was working to build peace between Pakistan and India, went missing after he was last spotted at an event in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
Pakistan's Censor Has a Thing or Two to Say About ‘Immoral’ Television
The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority recently issued a "show-cause" notice to a TV channel regarding a drama series that portrays the issue of sexual abuse against children.
Islamic Council's Endorsement of ‘Light’ Domestic Violence Doesn't Go Over Well With Pakistani Women
Pakistan's Council of Islamic Ideology is at the center of a national scandal, thanks to controversial legislation it's proposed that would legalize “light” domestic violence.
Pakistani University Tells Its Students ‘No More Hanky Panky’
Earlier this month, the students of University of Sargodha, Lahore Campus, were shocked to receive a bizarre notice from the school's administration: no more hanky panky.
New Mobile App Noema Wants to Capture the ‘Underutilized’ Power of Human Voice
"Listening to someone from another part of the world talk about her experiences and most valued thoughts is incredibly awe-inducing," says 19-year-old co-founder Asad Jamal Malik from Pakistan.
