Journalism on the Frontlines

• The author recounts her bold journey as Pakistan’s only female reporter at Dawn during a volatile era, covering ethnic violence, women’s rights, and media freedom amid political turmoil.

Power, Politics, and the Military

• Aboard the Democracy Train Book reveals how Pakistan’s military quietly influenced political affairs through strategic moves, maintaining control behind civilian rule during a decade of shifting national and global dynamics.

The Threat Within

• Post-9/11, Aboard the Democracy Train Book explores how Pakistan’s focus turned to internal threats—militancy, political mafias, and weak governance—reshaping national security and military priorities.