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
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.
Environment
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
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
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
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.
Arts, Culture & Media
The World
June 05, 2013
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.
Conflict & Justice
The World
May 20, 2013
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.
Development & Education
The World
May 10, 2013
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.
Conflict & Justice
The World
November 28, 2012
The Parsi community of Karachi, Pakistan is shrinking quickly. Farhad Desmukh profiles two young Parsis who would like to stay.
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