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Marvi Sirmed

(She/Her)
East Coast United States, Washington, D.C.
As seen in: Scribd, The Times of India, Washington Post Opinions, Firstpost, The Express Tribune, The Quint, Samaa TV, ThePrint, Daily Times, The Nation (Pakistan) and
Covers:  South Asian politics, democracy, civil-military ties, human rights, gender, extremism, civic space, free speech, minority rights, digital rights, and foreign policy
Doesn't Cover: I do not cover celebrity news, sports, fashion, product reviews, lifestyle, or branded/promotional content
Journalist | former NED Fellow | Editor South Asian Affairs NewWaveGlobal/TFT. Opinions personal. Reposts not endorsements #Democracy #HumanRights #Feminism

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Journalist, columnist, and editor with over 25 years of experience reporting on politics, human rights, gender, extremism, and democracy in South Asia. My work spans major national and international publications, including The Friday Times, The Washington Post, Newsweek Pakistan, Daily Times, The Express Tribune, Times of India, The Wire, The Print, and Firstpost.

Known for fearless, evidence-based reporting and sharp political commentary, I’ve covered high-stakes issues such as enforced disapp…

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South Asia In 2024: Elections, Transitions, And The Struggle For Democracy

South Asia In 2024: Elections, Transitions, And The Struggle For Democracy

In 2024, South Asia faced flawed elections, authoritarianism, economic woes, and human rights crises, yet res…

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Pakistan's Mad Men And Their Stubborn Sexism

Pakistan's Mad Men And Their Stubborn Sexism

The American period drama series, Mad Men, that ran for seven blockbuster seasons over eight years from 2007-…

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The Jargon-Laced National Security Policy Has Several Hidden Meanings

The Jargon-Laced National Security Policy Has Several Hidden Meanings

After much ballyhoo and fanfare, Pakistan's 'first-ever' National Security Policy (NSP) is finally out. It is…

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Aurat March 2023: Six Years On

Aurat March 2023: Six Years On

Aurat March 2023 is here, and so is its unabashed opposition and antagonism from the state and sections of so…

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Pakistan In 2021: Human Rights Violations Worsened In The Outgoing Year

Pakistan In 2021: Human Rights Violations Worsened In The Outgoing Year

The abysmal state of human rights in Pakistan throughout 2021 - a disturbing continuation of the downward tre…

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Aurat March -- What Now For Pakistan's New Wave Of Feminism?

Aurat March -- What Now For Pakistan's New Wave Of Feminism?

It was a 110 ago that the International Women's Day was first commemorated, following a proposal from Clara Z…

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Even When Darkness Falls, Lahore’s Basant Refuses To Die

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By Marvi Sirmed
| The Friday Times
Few cultural events in Pakistan evoke memory, nostalgia, and civic longing the way Basant does in Lahore. For almost two decades, its absence has been a sore wound. For my generation, it has been a painful reminder every year of how our country’s ruling class has enabled religious extremism and of the complete failure of governance that made joy and innocent celebration dangerous enough to criminalise.
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South Asia In 2024: Elections, Transitions, And The Struggle For Democracy

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By Marvi Sirmed
| The Friday Times
In 2024, South Asia stood at a crossroads—its streets brimming with the fervor of elections and its corridors of power grappling with the challenges of governance and economic meltdown. This year, democracy was both celebrated and questioned as countries across the region headed to the polls in a show of resilience and reform. Yet, behind the ballot boxes lay shadows of controversy: allegations of electoral manipulation, institutional overreach, and deepening divides within societies.
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Was Pakistan official forced to call the elections ‘rigged’?

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By Marvi Sirmed
| The Times of India
Marvi Sirmed TIMESOFINDIA.COMUpdated: Feb 29, 2024, 15:16 IST IST The ex-commissioner of Rawalpindi, where Pakistan's powerful military is headquartered, said he helped rig the recent elections before stepping down from his post. He later retracted his statements, heightening speculation and controversy.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

Apprantice Reporter in Daily Khabrein

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No. But I have seen my mom using it throughout my childhood

How is social media changing news?

Social media has democratized news but also destabilized it. It empowers marginalized voices and real-time reporting, yet fuels misinformation, polarization, and populist manipulation. The challenge is ensuring that speed doesn’t eclipse accuracy—and that virality doesn’t replace accountability.

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