The Diplomat | Author
Somaiyah Hafeez
Somaiyah Hafeez is a feature story writer from Balochistan, Pakistan. She writes on mental health, science, women’s rights, politics, and culture.
Her work has been published in The Diplomat, The Guardian, Dawn newspaper, and The News on Sunday.
She can be reached via email or on Twitter @sommulbaloch.
Page 2 of 2
April 01, 2022
Meet the Khwaja Sira: Pakistan’s Transgender Community
By Somaiyah Hafeez
Pakistan’s transgender community has notched several historic successes in recent years, but discrimination remains rampant.
December 01, 2021
Balochistan’s Students Protest Enforced Disappearances
By Somaiyah Hafeez
For over three weeks, Baloch students in Quetta have been demonstrating against the suspected abduction of two of their own.
August 07, 2021
Pakistan’s Problem With Violence Against Women Is Growing Impossible to Ignore
By Somaiyah Hafeez
Pakistan witnessed several cases of gender-based violence within the month of July, shedding light on the deplorable state of women’s rights in the country.
July 08, 2021
The Battle Over Bahria Town Karachi
By Somaiyah Hafeez and Zafar Musyani
The construction of the exclusive suburb has sparked fierce resistance from local residents, who refuse to give up their land.
Page 2 of 2