Haneen Farid

Writer London, UK

Hello, I’m Haneen –  I’m a Writer here at Thred with a focus on Indian and Pakistani politics.

Hello and Salaam! I’m Haneen – I come from India and Kashmir, and recently graduated from King’s College London with a degree in Politics. I’m someone who firmly believes that the best stories are the ones that make you think (or at least raise an eyebrow). A lot of my work dives into Indian and Pakistani politics, with a particular focus on Kashmir, where the nuance is often lost in the noise.

But I don’t just stick to hard news – I also love writing about culture, identity, and the stories that make the world a little more interesting. At Thred, I’m here to bring sharp takes, fresh perspectives, and hopefully a few stories that stick with you long after you’ve scrolled past.

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Here’s why Sri Lanka’s economy is in crisis
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Here’s why Sri Lanka’s economy is in crisis

At present, Sri Lanka is facing its worst economic crisis since its independence in 1948. They have defaulted on all foreign debt and are facing a severe shortage of essential food items and fuel. This coupled with frequent power blackouts has caused mass public unrest. In the past couple of months, Sri Lanka has witnessed everything from rapid inflation to 12-hour-long power cuts to even people dying whilst...

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Why did Imran Khan’s Pakistani government fall?
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Why did Imran Khan’s Pakistani government fall?

On 9th April, Pakistan’s former PM Imran Khan lost a no-confidence vote after several attempts to retain power such as dissolving the parliament. Despite these desperate attempts to stay in power, why did he lose - and what’s going to happen next? If you’ve been following the news recently, you’ll have come across headlines such as ‘Pakistan’s PM loses no-confidence vote’ or ‘Pakistan’s PM ousted from power’. It may come as...

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