Fahad Desmukh

Baloch Women Taking More Prominent Role in Fight for Independence from Pakistan

Balochistan is one of the most underdeveloped regions in Pakistan, and has traditionally had a heavily male-dominated patriarchal society. That's changing as women are now taking up leading roles in the Baloch nationalist movement.

'Burgers': The New Power Brokers in Pakistan?

There's a newly emboldened group in Pakistan. They're westernized, relatively elite members of society who are often referred to as "burgers." Reporter Fahad Desmukh explains from Karachi.

Murder of PTI Senior Official Zara Shahid Hussain Rocks Karachi

In Pakistan, a high-ranking female politicians was gunned down on Saturday. Reporter Fahad Desmukh in Karachi tells anchor Marco Werman about the murder of Zara Shahid Hussain and explains how her death is creating instability for a key US ally.

Pakistan's Election Symbols

When Pakistan goes to the polls, their ballots will not have the names of any contesting parties on them. Using symbols on ballots has been standard procedure in Pakistani elections for decades, because over 40 percent of adult Pakistanis are illiterate.

Ban on Cell Phone Use in Pakistan

The Parsi Community in Karachi, Pakistan

The Parsi community of Karachi, Pakistan is shrinking quickly. Farhad Desmukh profiles two young Parsis who would like to stay.

Blasphemy Case Against Pakistani Girl Dropped

A high court judge dropped a blasphemy case in Islamabad on Tuesday, against Rimsha, a Christian girl who was accused of burning pages from an Islamic children's textbook.

Pakistani Government Joins Anti-Islam Film Protest

Tensions are boiling in Pakistan over the anti-Islam video that's sparked protests in many Muslim nations. In Pakistan, the government has responded to the protests there by declaring tomorrow a national holiday, called "Day for the Love of the Prophet."

Cotton Fabric 'Lawn' is Fashion Craze in Pakistan

Reporter Fahad Desmukh tells us this material will be very popular on this year's fashion runway.

Standup Comedy in Pakistan Gains A Following

In Pakistan, standup comedy is catching on as a form of entertainment. As Fahad Desmukh reports from Karachi, country's problems provide a wealth of material for comedians.