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Articles by Afia Salam


Afia Salam is Pakistan's first female cricket journalist. She now writes on the environment and other social issues.

Art, People, Profiles »

[22 Dec 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Profile: Feica

Newsline traces how a young art student from Multan, Rafique Ahmed, goes on to become the nationally renowned political cartoonist, Feica.

News & Politics, Pakistan Floods 2011 »

[17 Oct 2011 | Comments Off | ]
Sindh Floods 2011: History Repeats Itself

After the catastrophic floods of last year, calamitous monsoon rains in Sindh have caused devastation yet again, with the same question being raised as before: could the magnitude of the disaster have been reduced?

Sports »

[7 Apr 2011 | 2 Comments | ]
All Grown Up

The World Cup demonstrated a welcome coming of age for the Pakistani cricket team and the public.

News & Politics »

[22 Dec 2010 | Comments Off | ]
No Voice for the People

Government opposition to community radio is baffling, given the benefits it can bring to marginalised communities.

News & Politics, Pakistan Floods 2010 »

[31 Oct 2010 | 2 Comments | ]
Heritage Under Threat

Flood waters combined with government neglect have caused damage to centuries-old heritage sites. The extent of the damage, however, is yet to be determined.

Lifestyle »

[4 Oct 2010 | Comments Off | ]
Mind Over Matter

In the absence of cancer support groups, family and friends have a definite role to play, even if on an informal, personal level.

News & Politics, Pakistan Floods 2010 »

[30 Sep 2010 | 3 Comments | ]
Disastrous Winds of Change?

Are the floods in Pakistan a result of climate change or are they human-induced? asks Afia Salam.

News & Politics, Pakistan Floods 2010, People, Q & A »

[30 Sep 2010 | One Comment | ]
Interview: Dr Pervaiz Amir, environmental expert

“This period of floods and intense rains will be followed by droughts,” says Dr Pervaiz Amir, an environmental and agricultural expert.

News & Politics, Sports »

[7 Sep 2010 | One Comment | ]
In a Fix Again: How Did Pakistan Cricket Arrive in this Tight Spot?

Just when there was a glimmer of hope and the Green Shirts were bringing smiles to the faces of their fans with stellar performances in England, all hell broke loose with the spot-fixing charges.

Blog Row, The Water Cooler »

[23 Aug 2010 | 3 Comments | ]
The Sialkot Murderers: Who will be the Exorcist?

Get to work: Get close-up still shots of each and every member of the crowd. Blow those images up. Cross-check with NADRA.