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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,…

News Desk Rawalpindi: Brigadier Babar Ala-ud-Din emphasized the government's commitment to providing essential tools and opportunities for youth and women to contribute to Pakistan's growth and prosperity during an event at Fatima Jinnah…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The Punjab government’s recent announcement of increasing the minimum monthly salary of laborers to Rs 37,000 is nothing more than a hollow promise in a country where laws often exist only on paper.…

News Desk  Lahore: A son, who was reportedly disobedient, injured his mother by stabbing her with a knife. According to details, a call was received at the Virtual Women police station from Sialkot. Initial investigations revealed…

News Desk  Lahore: The Punjab government issued a notification on Friday raising the minimum wage of laborers to Rs 37,000. According to the notification, the daily wage for laborers will be Rs 1,423, and the new rates will be…

APP Islamabad: Civil society has praised the increasing number of women in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad who are turning to scooters as a mode of transportation due to their busy routines. Speaking to APP, Nihea Azmat, a…

Muhammad Shakeel Peshawar: Despite various reform initiatives and advocacy platforms, the socio-economic status of women in the province remains largely stagnant. Social limitations and deeply rooted taboos continue to impede the…

Asem Mustafa Awan Islamabad: The ongoing conflict in Gaza has thrust the suffering of its people into the global spotlight, revealing a disturbing pattern of indifference from world leaders and a profound disconnect between political…

News Desk  Islamabad: Experts at a seminar highlighted that women experience climate impacts four times more intensely than men. The seminar titled “Climate Anxiety and its Impact on Women: Addressing the Silent Crisis”, was organized by…

News Desk Islamabad: Experts emphasised that Pakistan must ensure the availability of baseline gender-segregated data, allocate dedicated finances, and include women as key stakeholders in policy making in order to achieve gender parity…