Month: November 2004

Harassment of women at NGOs condemned

HYDERABAD – Leaders of the Aurt Azaad, an organization working for rights of women, has condemned alleged sexual harassment of women working in NGOs and...

Two women colleges to be set up

ISLAMABAD – The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved three projects worth Rs326 million for setting up of two women colleges and introduction of...

Bill on honour-killing a success: adviser

QUETTA – The Pakistan Muslim League and the federal government would strongly oppose any move to legalize jirga system in Sindh, says Advisor to Prime...

Woman burnt alive by in-laws

SHEIKHUPURA – A mother of a minor was burnt alive over a family dispute by her in-laws in Mananwala, about 36 kilometres away on Faisalabad...

Girl summoned in trafficking case

PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court on November 5, summoned a girl who had allegedly been sold in Punjab by a group of women traffickers....