Data Journalist & Reporter · New York City Somaiyah Hafeez

Columbia University · M.S. Data Journalism · NUST · B.S. Physics (President's Gold Medal)

I'm a data journalist and reporter at Reach Plc, producing breaking news and data-driven stories using public records, original analysis, and visualization. I hold a B.S. in Physics from the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) and an M.S. in Data Journalism from Columbia University. Before moving to New York, I worked as a freelance journalist in Pakistan. My work has appeared in The Guardian, New Lines Magazine, The New Humanitarian, and The Diplomat. I cover human rights, conflict, immigration, and data.

The Mirror · Irish Star · The Express 13 Stories
ICE arrests New York
The Mirror · Exclusive · Data Analysis

Interactive map: mass decline in US visitors from major countries

Original analysis of post-inauguration tourism decline across 30+ countries using national travel data.

ICE arrests New York
The Mirror · Data Analysis

Iran war is most unpopular conflict in 76 years — more than Vietnam

Historical polling comparison across seven decades of U.S. military conflicts.

ICE arrests New York
The Mirror · Exclusive · Conflict Data

Map: 2,297 US-Israeli strike events on Iran across 29 provinces

Mapped U.S.-Israeli strikes using ACLED conflict monitoring data as war passed one month.

ICE arrests New York
The Mirror · Data Analysis

60% of ICE arrests in New York had no criminal charges

Analyzed the federal ICE arrest dataset across New York State.

Mass shootings map
The Mirror · Data Reporting

Mass Shooting Map Reveals Numbers

Interactive look at mass shootings across the U.S., highlighting trends and patterns.

The Mirror · Mapping

Interactive map shows impact of SNAP benefits freeze

Visualizing which states and counties are most affected by benefit freezes.

Early voter turnout NYC
The Mirror · Elections

Here's how New Yorkers voted early

Cleaned and analyzed early voting data to reveal borough-level turnout patterns.

The Mirror · Elections

Inside the New York borough that flipped in elections

Voting and demographic data combined to analyze political shifts at borough level.

Florida executions data
The Mirror · Data Reporting

Florida sets new record for executions

Analyzed state execution data to reveal trends and context behind the record.

Measles cases by state
The Mirror · Health Data

State reports highest number of measles cases

Analyzed CDC data to track outbreak trends and state-level incidence.

Nuclear weapons data
The Mirror · Defense Data

US lags behind Russia in nuclear weapons, data shows

Used arms control datasets to compare nuclear stockpiles and spending trends.

Protesters Oct 7 anniversary
The Mirror · Field Reporting

Protesters drive 500 miles to speak out

Reported on protests in New York City on the anniversary of Oct. 7.

Sudan war
The Express · Conflict

Sudan's forgotten war: 260,000 people on brink of massacre

Interviewed experts to highlight Sudan crisis impacts.

Investigative & Longform 4 Projects
International Publications 12 Stories
Featured Broadcasts 3 Videos

Sammi Deen Baloch at the United Nations

Baloch Long March for the Disappeared

Pakistan Floods: Communities on the Frontline

Quick-turn Visualizations 6 Charts
Charlie Kirk locator map
Age of Presidents
ICE arrests NYC
Texas measles
Executive orders
Inflation
oil reserves
Ebola
Iran
Recognition & Awards