Fahad Desmukh
I am a reporter based in Karachi, Pakistan, and have been a regular contributor to The World since 2010.
I particularly enjoy reporting on stories about the intersection of popular culture, politics and technology in Pakistan.
I am fascinated by the free-software movement and kung-fu cinema.
Recent Stories
Sports
PRI's The World
July 01, 2014
Cricket is king in Pakistan, but one downtrodden neighborhood is mad for soccer — and the Brazilian national team. Lyari has produced some of Pakistan's biggest soccer stars, and its residents feel a special kinship with the World Cup host country.
Science, Tech & Environment
PRI's The World
May 27, 2014
The World Health Organisation declared Pakistan one of three polio exporting countries in the world, and advised all international travelers from Pakistan be vaccinated. Of the 82 confirmed polio cases reported worldwide so far the year, 66 of them are from Pakistan.
Lifestyle & Belief
PRI's The World
February 28, 2014
Pakistan's had a strict ban on YouTube since the controversial "Innocence of Muslims" video was posted there in 2012. But Pakistan's musicians and artists say the ban has moved from being about religion to being about politics. And they want it lifted.
Arts, Culture & Media
PRI's The World
December 26, 2013
There are a number of amateur and semi-professional Christian/Gospel rock bands in Pakistan. Among them is Hallelujah, which has parlayed its mix of rock and Christian themes into a little bit of mainstream attention.
Arts, Culture & Media
PRI's The World
July 17, 2013
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.
