Society

News Desk Peshawar: Violence against women in elections (VAWE) is a pervasive challenge in Pakistan that undermines women’s equal access to the democratic process as voters, candidates, polling staff, polling agents and elected leaders,…

News Desk Islamabad: The Green Climate Fund (GCF) has announced $66 million in funding to assist the Pakistan government’s efforts to lessen the dual climate impacts of flooding and drought. The Project will demonstrate the…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: They are called ‘Bahistis’ and the closest translation to this word is ‘the one who resides in heaven’. Entrusted with the task of quenching their thirst, they were considered the life saviours in the past…

News Desk Sweden: A white beluga whale spotted off the coast of Sweden is believed to have been trained as a spy by the Russian Navy. One Whale Marine Biologist Sebastian Strand said that the whale appeared last Sunday in the waters…

News Desk Peshawar: Human rights activist has demanded effective security measures to prevent the targeted killing of minority members in Peshawar. These include strict implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) formulated for…

News Desk Lahore: “Healthcare data is an imperative component of personal data and a reflection of one’s personal self, said Digital Rights Foundation Executive Director Nighat Dad. “However, the absence of a data protection law in…

News Desk Islamabad: A long-term study has found that staying physically active throughout adulthood may postpone the onset of dementia and any quantity of exercise is beneficial. According to the US Centers for Disease Control and…

News Desk Islamabad: Josh Malihabadi was a poet of revolutionary thought, a fearless and brave person. His words seem to teach us humanity. His fiery speech and thoughts used to make people determined to fight continuously. These…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: In other countries where human and human dignity is honoured, this old man would have rights and privileges where those who work hard become in anticipation that in the later part of their lives the state will…

Myra Azam Islamabad: Over 80 percent of women report not receiving their legal share of inheritance, even after a 2011 amendment to the Prevention of Anti-Women Practices Act which grants women equal rights in property inheritance.…