Month: October 2004

5 women elected heads of NA panels

ISLAMABAD – Five women members of the National Assembly have been elected chairpersons to various standing committees in the national assembly. These women include: Fizza...

Woman, two daughters abducted

KASUR – Four people abducted a housewife along with her two daughters, took away cash, gold and later raped one of the girls in Kasur...

Resolution for legislation on women rights

ISLAMABAD – The National Assembly has adopted the resolution on steps for proper legislation on economic, social, political and legal rights of women by the...

Govt apathy to women’s health issues deplored

KARACHI – Commitment on part of the local government authorities, including nazimeen and councillors, towards welfare of the masses has been termed a positive development...

Women’s body formed to deal with Karo-kari

KARACHI – Fifteen women members of the Punjab Assembly formed a Women’s Caucus to deal with issues pertaining to women with special reference to outdated...