Month: February 2007

Sakina to be shifted to Karachi

Acid-throwing case KARACHI: A young girl named Sakina Solangi, who received serious burn injuries after acid was thrown at her, was to be shifted to...

Woman commits suicide

KHAIRPUR: A newly married woman committed suicide by taking pesticide in the Ahmedpur police limits here on Tuesday, police said. Police reports said that Zubaida,...

Women’s share in jobs still below 20 per cent

ISLAMABAD: Despite government claim of empowering women after the enactment of Women Protection Act, their share in major occupation groups amongst employed person is less...

Rape victim on hunger strike to get justice

KARACHI, Feb 13: Kainat Soomro, a thirteen-year-old girl and victim of gang-rape in Mehar Town of District Dadu, along with her parents and other family...