Workshop on gender discrimination starts
ISLAMABAD: A three-day workshop on “Gender discrimination and its impact on society” opened here and would continue till October 17. The workshop has been organized...
US asked to allow Aafia’s mother, sister to meet her
WASHINGTON: The Pakistani embassy in Washington has asked the US State Department to facilitate a meeting between detained Pakistani neuroscientist Dr Aafia Siddiqui and members...
Empowerment of women government’s top priority’
UNITED NATIONS: An environment of zero tolerance on violence against women is being created in Pakistan while the government gives top priority to women’s empowerment,...
Socio-economic development, independence a distant dream for rural women
KARACHI- For 36-year-old Shamshad Khaskheli, resident of K.K. Nizamani village of District Hala in Sindh, October 15 (today) is just another day to earn a...
Man appeals to Zardari to get his wife released
LAHORE, Oct 14: A resident of Shahdara has appealed to President Asif Ali Zardari to launch diplomatic efforts for return of his wife, who has...