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Pages from a Lifelong Journey

A record of inquiry, lived experience, and intellectual evolution—these writings reflect decades of academic engagement, social critique, and a personal journey through the landscapes of thought, resistance, and reform.

Beyond Honour: A Historical Materialist Explanation of Honour Related Violence

Beyond Honour is my first published book, exploring the complex intersections of tradition, gender, and justice in South Asian societies. Drawing on real cases and critical theory, the book challenges dominant narratives around honour-based violence and offers a deeper understanding of cultural and political structures that sustain it. Both English and Urdu versions are available here for readers who wish to engage with these urgent issues in either language.

Articles & Chapters

A curated collection of Dr. Tahira S. Khan’s scholarly articles and book chapters, exploring themes of gender, politics, and critical thought through an academic and activist lens.

“Policing, Law and Women’s Rights in Pakistan” in Stabilizing Pakistan Through Police Reforms, ed. Hassan Abbas (New York: Asia Society, 2012).

“Collation of Laws on Women’s Political Participation: Pakistan Report.” Published by Asia Pacific Women Law and Development Forum, Thailand (2003).

“Gender and Politics: Training Manual” General Contributor. Published by Asia Pacific Women Law and Development, Chiangmai, Thailand (May 2002).

“Honor Killings in Pakistan” in Forum Quarterly, published by Asia Pacific Women Law and Development  Chiangmai, Thailand (March 2002).

“Report of The Commission of Inquiry for Women, Pakistan 1997: An Evaluation” in Pakistan Perspectives (Research Journal) Vol. 4. No. 2 July December 2000, Pakistan Study Center University of Karachi, Karachi.

“Honor Killings in Pakistan: A Definitional and Contextual Overview.” Paper presented at the International Conference in Istanbul Turkey (March 9, 2000).

“Violence against women” Op-ed article published in the Daily DAWN (English) Karachi Pakistan (April 18, 1999).

“Wedding Hells: Marriage-related Violence against young women and men in Pakistan” Research article published on March 8, 1999, International Women’s Day, in the Weekly Review, Karachi Pakistan

“Pakistan-Belgium Economic Ties: A Historical Survey.” in A.A. Kadeer and N.A. Tahir (eds) Pakistan - Europe Ties in Contemporary Setting. Karachi: University of Karachi, 1988.

“Religion and Politics in Nineteenth Century Europe.” in Journal of European Studies, Summer 1987, University of Karachi, Karachi.

“Leonardo Da Vinci: The Creator of Mona Lisa.” in Journal of European Studies, Winter 1986, University of Karachi, Karachi.

Urdu Publications

A selection of Dr. Tahira S. Khan’s writings in Urdu, reflecting her engagement with local discourse, cultural critique, and social thought in accessible language for wider audiences.

Ghairat ke Nam Par (translation of Beyond Honour)
Oxford University Press (2009)

“Why Democracy in Pakistan?” (Pakistan mein Jamhooriat Kyon?) in Irteqa No. 31 Oct-Dec 2002, Irteqa Institute of Social Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

“Impacts of Afghan War on Pakistan’s Society and Economy” (Afghan Jang ke Pakistan ke Samaj or Maishat par Asrat) in Irteqa No. 30 Sept-Dec 2001, Irteqa Institute of Social Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

“Women and Knowledge” (Aurat aur Ilm) in Irteqa No. 29 July-Sept 2001, Irteqa Institute of Social Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

“Women and Peace” (Aurat aur Amn) in Irteqa No. 28 Jan-Mar 2001, Irteqa Institute of Social Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan.

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