Month: August 2011

Study finds gender discrimination in govt bodies

By Khaleeq Kiani ISLAMABAD: Pointing towards widespread gender discrimination in public sector organisations, a Planning Commission study has revealed that none of the ministries is...

Women’s role in building peace

THIS is apropos of Zubeida Mustafa’s article ‘Where are the peace women?’ (Aug 10) regarding the role of women in maintaining peace. She believes that...

Attacks on girls` schools

A MILITANT threat that was once depressingly frequent but seemed to have been dying down is picking up once again. Two government girls` schools were...

Self-employed women’s fund launched

KARACHI: Self-Employed Women’s Fund was inaugurated in Landhi Town’s 2-C Area here. This was announced in a statement issued by the University of Karachi on...