- Newsflash:
- Gender Based Violence
Punjab sees rise in child abuse cases
July 31, 2025
Balochistan pushes for women’s protection
July 28, 2025
- POLITICAL RIGHTS
Balochistan pushes for women’s protection
July 28, 2025
The Balochistan government is undertaking robust and sustained efforts to address challenges faced by women
Law ministry probes marriage contract ambiguities
June 25, 2025
The Ministry of Law and Justice convened high-stakes meeting on Monday, following a Lahore High
Karachi court jails man for 50 years over rape, kidnapping of minor girl
August 16, 2025
A local court has sentenced the accused, Shahbaz alias Shabi, to a total of 50 years in prison in a case involving the rape, abduction, and threats against a 15-year-old
Hakeem among three booked for alleged rape, blackmail of women patients in Multan
August 16, 2025
Allappa police in Multan booked three persons, including a hakeem (herbalist) on Thursday, for allegedly sexually assaulting the women patients visiting his ‘clinic’, recording their videos and later blackmailing them. According to
PHC rejects bail plea of suspect in honour killing case
August 16, 2025
Peshawar High Court has rejected bail plea of a suspect arrested on charges of killing his wife around two years ago on pretext of honour in Dir Lower. As single-member
Man ‘kills’ widowed sister on suspicion
August 16, 2025
A man allegedly killed his widowed sister over accusations of a relationship in the jurisdiction of Shah Wali police station in Rujhan, Rajanpur district. In his complaint, local farmer Suali
- ACID ATTACKS
- NEWS
Man arrested for throwing acid on wife
July 21, 2025
A man who threw acid on his wife’s face and body in Sherakot was arrested. According to police, the attack followed a six-month dispute between the couple. The husband fled after the assault, but was tracked down using modern technology. Source: The News
Two women injured in acid attacks
June 30, 2025
Woman injured in acid attack by ex-husband
June 30, 2025
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Mother of three tortured to death allegedly by husband in Rawalpindi
August 16, 2025
A mother of three was allegedly tortured to death by her husband due to some
Man kills two daughters-in-law
August 16, 2025
Family members booked for murdering young woman
July 28, 2025
- HONOUR KILLINGS
PHC rejects bail plea of suspect in honour killing case
August 16, 2025
Man ‘kills’ widowed sister on suspicion
August 16, 2025
Woman killed for ‘honour’ in Haripur
August 16, 2025
A newly-married woman fell victim to family’s honour in the urban limits of Haripur, police said here on Saturday. The two accused escaped after committing the broad daylight murder of
Man admits to killing 17 year old niece for ‘honour’
August 16, 2025
- WOMEN AND MEDIA
- NEWS
Grand iftar hosted for women journalists
March 10, 2025
A Grand iftar was hosted in honour of women journalists from print media, electronic, freelance, and digital media on the eve of International Women’s Day
Grand iftar hosted for women journalists
March 10, 2025
A Grand iftar was hosted in honour of women journalists from print media, electronic, freelance, and digital media on the
Women more prone to online hate speech
April 29, 2024
Pakistan: Media affirms support for gender equality
January 12, 2024
CHILD MARRIAGE
Police thwart man’s bid to marry underage girl
July 25, 2025
Provinces must set legal marriage age at 18: NA body
July 21, 2025
WOMEN AND EDUCATION
Upper Kohistan exceeds girl enrolment target
May 14, 2025
Upper Kohistan exceeds girl enrolment target
May 14, 2025
Maryam advocates prioritising girls education
April 16, 2025
WOMEN AND GOVERNANCE
Balochistan pushes for women’s protection
July 28, 2025
Balochistan pushes for women’s protection
July 28, 2025
Law ministry probes marriage contract ambiguities
June 25, 2025
VIEWS AND OPINIONS
Cruelty Towards Women is a National Tragedy
May 21, 2023
I was not even a teenager when I learnt one of the most important life lessons. It became a part of my value system. Abbottabad was popular as a “hill
Insecurity of violence
May 9, 2023
SOMETIMES it appears that not much is written about Pakistan, its society and politics, and even less is noticed and discussed. Perhaps because, as a people, we read so little.
Women empowerment
March 29, 2023
VIOLENCE in societies reflects their incapability to embrace the notion of empowerment of their individuals. To live happily, it is necessary to be in charge of one’s own life decisions.
Rise of women bikers in Pakistan
March 29, 2023
Riding a bike has always been seen as a “manly act”, and it is a rare sight to catch women riding motorcycles in Pakistan. However, with the economic crisis and
