'Aboard the Democracy Train' is about politics and journalism in Pakistan. It is a gripping front-line account of the country's decade of turbulent democracy (1988-1999), as told through the eyes of the only woman reporter working during the Zia era at 'Dawn', Pakistan's leading English language newspaper. In this volume, the author reveals her unique experiences and coverage of ethnic violence, women's rights and media freedoms. The narrative provides an insight into the politics of the Pak-Afghan region in the post 9-11 era, and exposes how the absence of rule of law claimed the life of its.

Introduction.British influences -- Roots in Pakistan -- Western education vs. culture -- Karachi loses its religious diversity -- India's migrants flood Karachi -- Political challenges of the 1970s -- Knowing the "real Pakistan" -- The end of populist rule -- The only woman reporter at dawn newspaper -- Part I. Politics and journalism in Pakistan. Aboard the democracy train -- Ethnic violence in Sindh: the MQM saga -- News is what the rulers want to hide -- Part II. human rights -- Where have all the women gone? -- Uncovering a murder -- Part III. Terrorism in Pakistan -- Pakistan in the shadow of 9/11 -- The democracy train revs for motion -- Epilogue. Pakistan's epic monsoon floods.

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