Dua Anjum

I cover a variety of beats—art, culture, social issues, technology, policy, profiles, history, politics and at times, entertainment—all the while committed to telling people stories.

I am a journalist with experience in print and digital news. I cover a variety of beats—art, culture, social issues, technology, policy, profiles, history, politics and at times, entertainment—all the while committed to telling people stories. For me, being a journalist is about service, about sharing truth with the world, and about connecting with people.

Feature Writing

Blog • July 31, 2020

Human Contact will Keep You Sane in Isolation

Social distancing, while admittedly life-saving right now, can potentially be detrimental to us - which is why the importance of human connection grows now more than ever; as we find ourselves struggling with this problematic iteration of a virtual world.

The Nation • July 18, 2017

Citizens face acute water shortage

The water shortage in Islamabad has become even worse for the residents, as the dreary scorching heat of July hits the city hard. As the supply goes down, the number of water complaints has risen to alarming figures...

The Nation • August 14, 2017

Simpler joys of Independence Day

As the sound of fireworks ring through the air, one should also look to the less-extravagant displays of Independence Day celebrations and revel in the smaller joys . The simple...

The Nation • August 12, 2017

Murree no more a pretty sight

Once a picturesque hill station, it is not impossible to mistake Murree for a garbage dump now. Tourists throw soda bottles, boxes, shopping bags and wrappers on the roads, hillsides,...

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