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Zahra Kazmi is a Pakistani freelance investigative journalist and researcher whose work has made significant impacts in the fields of corporate lobbying, regulatory issues, and social justice. She has gained recognition for her in-depth reporting on British American Tobacco's (BAT) alleged corrupt practices in Pakistan and East Africa, where she has scrutinized the company's tax manipulation strategies and the public health implications of its actions. Her investigative efforts have shed light on BAT's influence on government policies and have been instrumental in prompting an investigation by the UK's Serious Fraud Office. Beyond her work on corporate malfeasance, Kazmi has also dedicated herself to covering critical issues such as militancy in the Pak-Afghan region, the plight of missing persons, and the challenges faced by minorities in Pakistan. Her articles have been featured in various reputable outlets, including IndependentUrdu, NayaDaur Media, and Daily Times, where she consistently provides insightful analysis and raises awareness about pressing societal concerns. Kazmi's journey in investigative journalism began to gain prominence in 2017 with the publication of her first investigative article, which brought to light corruption within the tobacco sector in Pakistan. Her commitment to uncovering the truth and holding powerful entities accountable has established her as a respected voice in journalism, and her contributions continue to inform and influence public discourse on important national and international issues.
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Pakistan's Military Power: Later Fallout in Balochistan
Pakistan's Handling of Afghans: Expel, Deport, Cash In
Tens of Thousands of Afghans on the Run: 'Now We Are Homeless'
Suicide attack on party gathering: Pakistan remains unsettled
Boat Accident in the Mediterranean: A Son, a Brother, One of 750
Peace Negotiations in Pakistan: Ceasefire with Many Questions
Protests in Pakistani Province: Fight Against Disappearances
Negotiations with Islamabad: Pakistan's Taliban and Peace
Pakistan's Handling of the Taliban: Between Good and Evil
A short multimedia report on the burning of an old and historic Hindu Temple, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province of Pakistan by an angry mob of Muslim clerics. The report highlighted the plight of Hindu minorities and their religious freedom in Pakistan.
A breaking news story of the killing of the Sheikh Abu Muhammad Khalid Haqqani, a key person in Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, a banned terrorist group of Pakistan.
TTP Appoints New Chief Following Shehryar Mehsud's Killing
Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan's Hakimullah Mehsud group has appointed Maulana Wali Muhammad Umari as its new chief following the killing of Sheheryar Mehsud in a remote-controlled blast in northern Afghanistan. Wali Muhammad Umari, a trusted associate of previous leaders, hails from North Waziristan and has a history of involvement with the group. The appointment follows internal differences and the recent assassination of the former chief.
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