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Zoya Anwer

Zoya Anwer

You Can’t Eat Away Depression, Because Depression Eats You Away

Remember that time when we loved quoting the phrase ‘You’re what you eat’ without realizing the privilege that comes attached with such…

May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020

Zoya Anwer

Leaving Your Partner For Being Emotionally Unavailable Isn’t Selfish

If someone had to ask me to define relationships especially romantic ones in a simple way, I think I would go with Cold Play’s song lyrics…

May 5, 2020

May 5, 2020

Zoya Anwer

Mrs Khan Isn’t A Person, She Is An Entire System

The year is 2019, and people like Mrs Khan, the infamous matchmaker whose screeching video about stereotypical norms is making rounds…

Apr 7, 2020

Mrs Khan Isn’t A Person, She Is An Entire System

Apr 7, 2020

Zoya Anwer

#WhyDidntIReport Because Anonymous Voices Are Equally Loud Too

The October of 2017 saw one of the biggest movements on social media as hashtag #MeToo gained momentum globally. While it was heartening…

Apr 7, 2020

#WhyDidntIReport Because Anonymous Voices Are Equally Loud Too

Apr 7, 2020

Zoya Anwer

World Suicide Prevention Week: Human Mind Is Not A Switch

Trigger warning: this article talks about suicide prevention

Apr 7, 2020

World Suicide Prevention Week: Human Mind Is Not A Switch

Apr 7, 2020

Zoya Anwer

‘His’ Word Against Many Of ‘Hers’

It’s not about the proofs you bring, you are at an odd if you are a woman.

Apr 5, 2020

‘His’ Word Against Many Of ‘Hers’

Apr 5, 2020

Zoya Anwer

Global Climate Strike: Pakistan Stands On Number 8 Out Of 10. Where Do You?

When 16-year-old Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg appeared on Trevor Noah’s show, in a very matter-of-fact tone, she spoke…

Apr 5, 2020

Global Climate Strike: Pakistan Stands On Number 8 Out Of 10. Where Do You?

Apr 5, 2020

Zoya Anwer

Blackmailing: Being Fearless In The Face Of Fearsome

Since the beginning of their lives, women are always taught to be careful about every single action they perform, from what they speak to…

Apr 3, 2020

Blackmailing: Being Fearless In The Face Of Fearsome

Apr 3, 2020

Zoya Anwer

Imposter’s Syndrome: Your Achievements Aren’t Fraudulent

This mental health awareness week, we want you to know that you are not alone

Apr 3, 2020

Imposter’s Syndrome: Your Achievements Aren’t Fraudulent

Apr 3, 2020

Zoya Anwer

The audacity of ‘sitting improperly’

Navigating patriarchy on Karachi streets

Apr 3, 2020

The audacity of ‘sitting improperly’

Apr 3, 2020

Zoya Anwer

Zoya Anwer

Independent journalist and essayist writing about gender, minority rights, class conflicts and the causative connection between cities and their dwellers.

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