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Sonya Rehman
Sonya Rehman is a journalist and correspondent for The Diplomat living in Lahore, Pakistan.
A graduate of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, she has been writing since 2002. Her work has been featured in TIME, The Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, BBC, Esquire and The Huffington Post, among others.
May 31, 2013
The Reluctant Fundamentalist: Reflections on the Post-9/11 World
The film adaptation of The Reluctant Fundamentalist is a thought-provoking meditation on our post-9/11 world.
May 27, 2013
Aamna Aqeel’s Insensitive Fashion Faux Pas Sparks Controversy in Pakistan
A Pakistani fashion designer’s photo shoot glamorizes child slavery.
May 20, 2013
The History Project: Inspiring Indian and Pakistani Children to Rethink the Past
A new project questions India and Pakistan’s shared historical narrative.
May 16, 2013
Shehzad Roy: Fighting for Change in Pakistani Education
Shehzad Roy is calling worldwide attention to problems in Pakistan’s education system.
May 14, 2013
New York Times Correspondent Expelled From Pakistan
Pakistani journalists respond to the news that Declan Walsh has been expelled from the country.
May 07, 2013
Pakistan’s Youth Stirred by Music with a Dash of Social Satire
Pakistani bands are increasingly vocal about social issues. The influence is trickling down to the nation’s youth.
April 30, 2013
Rainbow Rickshaws: Pakistan’s Vehicles of Peace
Activist Syed Ali Abbas Zaidi is taking Pakistan’s streets by storm with rickshaws that promote peace.
April 24, 2013
A Female Journalist in Pakistan: Kiran Nazish
Kiran Nazish speaks on the perils and triumphs of giving a voice to her country’s least fortunate.