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LHC Upholds Widow’s Right to Employment After Remarriage
News Desk
Lahore: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ruled that a widow of a civil servant cannot lose her job due to remarriage.
The court issued a written decision following the appeal of Zoya Islam, clarifying that her dismissal from…
Two Brothers Among 7 Killed in Separate Incidents
News Desk
Islamabad: In a tragic incident in Swabi, a youth named Salman allegedly shot his two uncles to death, Shamsher Ali and Akhtar Ali, over a property dispute.
The shooting, which also injured Salman’s cousin Zulkafil, occurred…
Stakeholders Push for Laws Against Forced Conversions
News Desk
Islamabad: Ayesha Raza Farooq, Chairperson of the National Commission on the Rights of the Child (NCRC), emphasized that both forced conversions and child marriages are deeply ingrained problems in society, disproportionately…
Body of Unidentified Woman Found Near Margalla Hills
APP
Islamabad: The body of an unidentified woman was discovered on Wednesday along a road near the Margalla Hills, approximately 1.5 kilometers from Monal. The victim was reportedly shot by unknown assailants.
According to police…
Police Arrest Alleged Murder Within Six Hours
APP
Mansehra: Saddar Police Station in Mansehra swiftly apprehended the suspects involved in a double murder and abduction case within six hours and successfully rescued the kidnapped victim.
The incident began when police were…
Laborer Appeals to Mayam Nawaz for Safety Amidst Threats from Owner
Shazia Mehboob
Islamabad: Allah Rakh, a 46-year-old laborer from Burmawalla, Tehsil Punjab, has appealed to Chief Minister Punjab, Mayam Nawaz, to take notice of the threatening calls from a brick kiln owner. He requests urgent…
Brothers Assault Sisters Over Property Dispute in Lahore
APP
Lahore: In a disturbing incident in the Nawab Town area, two brothers violently assaulted their sisters after they demanded their rightful share in the family property. Thanks to the swift response of the Virtual Women police station,…
Women’s Voting Struggles Persist
Faisal Saleem
Khanewal: While the world is undergoing significant reforms to ensure women's maximum participation in socio-economic sectors based on their population share, women in Pakistan—who comprise an estimated 49 percent of the…
Civil Society Calls for Stronger GBV Laws
News Desk
Islamabad: A 14-year-old student, Shifa Rafaqat was allegedly abducted by a neighbor Najma Liaquat from her home in Sheikhupura on 27 November 2023. She was later forcibly converted and forcibly married to a 48-year-old man,…
Man Arrested for Attempted Assault on Young Girl
News Desk
Lahore: Punjab police have arrested a man for allegedly attempting to assault a 13-year-old girl in the Bhati Gate area of Lahore, officials confirmed.
According to police sources, the young girl was playing near her home…