Asfia Yasir, Author at New Canadian Media

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Asfia Yasir

Asfia Yasir writes for New Canadian Media through the mentorship program. A banker by profession, she has a Masters degree in Public Administration from Karachi University and lived and worked in Dubai before she moved to Canada. Yasir continues her passion for writing in her spare time.

July 5, 2021
COVID-19/Economy

“Drive-in Shisha,” Virtual Training: Businesses Adapt for Reopening

With the pandemic now in its second year and economies starting to reopen, NCM reporter Asfia Yasir takes a look at how

March 22, 2021
Arts & Culture/Youth

Shunned by Sponsors, a Controversial Show for Pakistani Women Gets Powered by Social Media

“Soul Sisters Pakistan” started as a small Facebook group in 2013 and has now become a powerful global online community to support

asfia yasir
February 24, 2018
Education

Commanding Respect in a Classroom

Immigration is reshaping Ontario’s classrooms, changing the demographics of both students and teachers. The latest statistics indicate that one in 10 new

March 30, 2018
Arts & Culture

Grandparents at Home: A Blessing

For many immigrants, grandparents play a unique role in offsetting the financial burden of childcare

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    • Research study on immigrant and refugee journalists
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