- 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
Suspected honour killing claims lives of couple in Karachi, bystander injured
February 7, 2026
On January 29, A couple tragically murdered in an armed attack believed to be related to an honour killing in Karachi’s Bhains Colony area on Wednesday evening. A bystander was also injured
Man arrested for allegedly killing wife over suspected infidelity in Lahore
February 7, 2026
On January 29, police arrested a man from Kot Lakhpat area of Lahore for allegedly murdering his wife, whom he suspected of infidelity. The victim, identified as 47-year-old Kulsoom Bibi, was reportedly
Rawalpindi court remands accused to judicial custody in minor housemaid rape case
January 29, 2026
On January 28, Rawalpindi a civil court remanded 18-year-old Abdul Wahab to Adiala Jail for 14 days on judicial custody, following accusations of raping a minor housemaid. The decision by Judge
Ex-police constable accused in transgender kidnap & rape case killed during Gujrat police raid
January 29, 2026
On January 28, Ex police constable implicated in multiple criminal activities including a recent kidnap and rape case, fatally shot by his own accomplices in an incident in Lalamusa Saddar,
- 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
Man arrested for allegedly killing wife over suspected infidelity in Lahore
February 7, 2026
On January 29, police arrested a man from Kot Lakhpat area of Lahore for allegedly murdering his
- 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