Laiba Zai

Laiba Zai

Associate Producer, News Desk

Laiba is a multi-media journalist, passionate about American politics and digital rights. She has a degree in social sciences from IBA, Karachi.

Fields of Expertise

Politics, human rights, digital rights

Education

Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi

Past Organizations

Dawn, Express Tribune

Unpacking claims and counterclaims from India-Pakistan standoff
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Unpacking claims and counterclaims from India-Pakistan standoff

India and Pakistan offered conflicting claims as both sides tried to control the narrative in the latest conflict

Cancelled programs, revoked visas leave Pakistani students questioning US education dream
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Cancelled programs, revoked visas leave Pakistani students questioning US education dream

With UGRAD scrapped and deportations rising, Pakistani students face growing uncertainty over studying in the U.S.

Karachi during Ramadan: A city that never sleeps
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Karachi during Ramadan: A city that never sleeps

From sizzling iftar feasts to the bustling, color-filled Eid bazaars, the city’s energy is truly alive everywhere

Kurram in crisis: The Thall-Parachinar Road blockade
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Kurram in crisis: The Thall-Parachinar Road blockade

After a deadly attack in November 2024, the road was indefinitely shutdown, leaving over 700,000 people in crisis

Is AI creating content or stealing it?
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Is AI creating content or stealing it?

Courts worldwide are hearing cases regarding AI's use of copyrighted material

An unexpected mediator? Saudi Arabia takes center stage in Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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An unexpected mediator? Saudi Arabia takes center stage in Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Kingdom's role in brokering peace talks unveils evolving position in international affairs