Lubna Khalid

  • Before it’s too late…

    In our society, women are often pressured or expected to hand over their salaries to male relatives and later in life, they’re usually left with...

  • From concrete to compassion: Yasmeen Lari’s fight for a better Pakistan

    She has received numerous accolades, including the prestigious RIBA Royal Gold Medal in 2023, becoming the first Pakistani and the second woman to...

  • WALK FOR HAPPINESS

    Senior women often feel lonely and left out but not any longer, social groups like ‘Morning Club’ offer them a fair chance of staying fit and...

  • The Godfather: book versus movie

    I have always been an avid reader. As a child, I used to read Urdu storybooks. When my father realized this, he was, to put it mildly, upset...

  • Act … before it’s too late

    World Environment Day is observed every year on June 5th. It is a day designated by the United Nations to raise awareness about environmental issues...

  • It’s not too late to show you care

    Once a year, on 22 April, all schools across Pakistan celebrate the Earth Day. Project work on climate change and global warming are assigned to...

  • All in a day’s work

    All the world is a stage, And all men and women are merely players; and regardless of what you call him when you are forced to study his plays at...

  • Miserable marriages – stay in or get out

    What should a woman do if her marriage becomes toxic? Should she suffer in silence or opt for divorce? In this regard, You! spoke to a cross section...

  • They have a life of their own too

    This week, You! shares with its readers the experiences of grief and trauma of some widows who talk about the economic insecurity, stigmatisation,...

  • BEAUTY TALK

    This week You! talks to Karachi-based designer Urooj Fahad who reveals her beauty secrets to our readers…

  • Keep knocking… and the doors will open

    Trafficking in persons is a form of slavery. Everyone who can be lured from the safety of their homes is at risk, but women and children are more...

  • The door of wind – and prosperity

    COVER STORYPhoto: Sidra DarPakistan is beautiful. Everywhere you go, you will find something to marvel about, something so awe-inspiring that you...

  • Personal space, anyone?

    The concept of personal space is not something approved of in our society. In fact, people do not understand the need for privacy, and consider this...

  • Victims of poverty & apathy

    There are a number of young maids who are being exploited by unscrupulous employers throughout Pakistan. People are questioning the judicial system...

  • Cherish your PARENTS (while you can)

    Some prominent professionals share with You! the impact their parents have on their lives...

  • Defenders of our sea frontiers

    Ever wondered how life in Navy is for women officers? In this regard, this week You! talks to some women Navy officers ...

  • Changing mindsets

    Many of us have grown up reading stories and watching TV dramas and films about women who bear the atrocities of their in-laws and husbands with...

  • Mothers-in-law are not your nemesis!

    The age-old saga of a mother-in-law versus a daughter-in-law is universal. But can this mutual antagonism ever cease? You! talks to a few wise women...

  • Only time will tell!

    Exactly a year ago, Karachiites were given good news by CM Sindh  regarding timings of wedding events and businesses, however, like most...

  • Before saying ‘I do

    About to say ‘I do’? Before taking the plunge, you need to carefully read and consider using certain clauses of the nikahnama that are put there...