Multan man booked for allegedly attacking wife over WhatsApp dispute
February 19, 2026
- Gender Based Violence
- 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
Two men arrested in Lahore for allegedly assaulting a pregnant woman
February 19, 2026
On February 15, Lahore police arrested two men accused of assaulting a pregnant woman in Kahna. The incident was reported after the woman, a seven-month pregnant catering company waitress, was allegedly lured
FIR lodged against former SHO Aslam Baloch over alleged long-term sexual assault
February 19, 2026
On February 13, First Information Report (FIR) lodged against a police inspector, accused of raping a woman multiple times under various pretexts, including marriage, over a span of several years. The accusations
Chief Justice IHC Justice Dogar inaugurates gender-responsive facilities at Islamabad High Court complex
February 19, 2026
On February 13, the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, unveiled new gender-responsive and child-friendly facilities at the Family Courts Complex and the District Judicial
Man arrested in Lahore for allegedly assaulting a differently-abled 17-year-old
February 19, 2026
On February 13, a man arrested for the alleged assault of a 17-year-old mentally disabled girl. The incident reportedly occurred in the Gulberg area of Lahore. According to police reports, the suspect, identified as
- 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
Multan man booked for allegedly attacking wife over WhatsApp dispute
February 19, 2026
On February 02, a woman
- HONOUR KILLINGS
Girl killed by father, brother over marriage row
December 12, 2025
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
Woman killed for ‘honour’ in Haripur
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 here. The iftar was hosted by Deputy General Manager of Asiatic Public Relations Network Hareem Deeba. The event not onlprovided a valuable opportunity for networking and discussions among women journalists but also served as a remarkable tribute to their dedication, resilience, and contributions to the field of journalism. Source: APP
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
WOMEN AND EDUCATION
Girls’ school destroyed in Tank bomb attack
November 29, 2025
Girls’ school destroyed in Tank bomb attack
November 29, 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