Haya Fatima Sehgal

The dialogue and research-based 4th Karachi International Water Conference focused on the Water, Energy, Food Nexus for a Sustainable Future in Pakistan. Hosted by the Hisaar Foundation, the conference brought forth new perspective by gathering scholars, researchers, concerned government bodies and smart agriculture specialists from across the world to speak about water concerns and the […]

The Jinnah Foundation (Memorial) Trust (JF) recently inaugurated a state-of-the-art auditorium. The event recalled days of past, present as well as a hope for the future. The remnants of Quaid’s family and friends envisioned a dream for Pakistan. Their efforts showed the consistency and dedication of service by a few people wanting to fulfil our […]

The Mohatta Palace Museum lights up for the forgotten artist, Hal Bevan-Petman. The rare collection of artworks was generously lent for the exhibit by several senior families who had had the opportunity of their grandparents, parents, siblings and other family members to have sat for a portrait by the British artist who had adopted Pakistan […]

Some celebrities become personalities of great stature because of their rise and struggle. Some shine strong onscreen, born to be stars and some are simply blessed with fame and good fortune with strong careers. And then there are others who use platforms of their success and standing to give back to the world because they […]

Thrill-seeking mountain bikers in Pakistan? When I brought that up, one of my friends said not many people would do that here. However, when I met Kamran Hashmi and Amir Islam of MTBI (Mountain Biking Club Islamabad), they both seemed to have a focus, primarily on this sport as a passion, which they shared with […]

Jami, also known as Jamshed Mehmood, and his family would be in a very strange and unnerving position at this moment. A rape survivor, who just called out his trauma and the support that media has not given him, seems to be the common bane of a topic poised. The thing is, the conversation is […]

The highly decorated Maj Gen Nigar Johar is the third female Major General in the Pakistan Army and became the first female Commandant in Pakistan’s history of CMH Jehlum when she was appointed in 2015. Currently, she is Commandant-in-charge of one of the largest army medical hospitals in South Asia; the Pak Emirates Military Hospital […]

As key sights and institutions all over the country illuminated in shades of pink across Pakistan, the skyline was quite an incredible visage to see this past month. Many were even seen wearing the pink ribbon insignia pinned on their clothes. Breast Cancer Awareness, as a topic, was at the forefront. It was in the […]

The news is out! Baku has been listed as one of the top new holiday destinations from this end of the world. I had already noticed scores of tourists going there but once I reached there, I realised why this had suddenly become the trendiest spot to visit. With blue skies, cool weather, clean streets, […]

The Royal Visit Pakistan, as it was termed, took our media by storm, as we followed each and every minute (and yes, every wardrobe change). The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were received with great excitement and Pakistan as a nation rose to welcome the Royal guests with joy and enthusiasm. I was in college […]