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News Desk  Islamabad: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has initiated an awareness campaign to advocate for the recognition of the right to health as a fundamental entitlement enshrined in the constitution, ensuring…

Khizer Kalasra Islamabad: Thal, a term derived from Sanskrit meaning "mountain of gold," holds significant political importance within Pakistan, particularly in the Punjab region. Its seven districts collectively wield considerable…

AFP/APPTashkent: Saodat Shermatova "cried with joy" after Uzbekistan, a predominantly Muslim former Soviet republic, lifted a ban last month on women working as bus drivers. "I was waiting a long time," said the 49-year-old, who…

News deskIslamabad: You have often heard that 7 to 8 hours of sleep a day is essential to function optimally.However, this is not the case for women, rather women need more than 8 hours of sleep so that they can function better and…

News Desk Islamabad: The Attock police arrested two persons on Monday for their alleged involvement in the buying and selling of a minor. According to the Attock police, a man was allegingly selling his 4-month-old son for Rs 1.5 million,…

News Desk Islamabad: Pakistan’s two esteemed financial institutions, the Bank of Punjab and the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), were honored with the "Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) for Women Development" awards during a…

News DeskPeshawar: Peshawar-based child rights activist Imran Takkar has been recognised for more than two decades of efforts to strengthen child protection mechanisms and promote children’s rights across Pakistan.Takkar was…

AFP/APP Paris: More women are taking top management jobs, but inequality persists, with men still dominating business leadership roles, research showed ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. Despite some high-profile exceptions…

News Desk Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi said investing in health and education crucial for women's empowerment.He also underscored the need for the provision of a harassment-free environment for women so that they could become…

Menstruation remains a largely neglected subject in media and everyday conversations, particularly when it comes to the concept of homemade sanitary pads.