Senate adopts bill to set up women’s rights commission
Iftikhar A. Khan ISLAMABAD: The Senate unanimously passed on Thursday a bill for establishment of a commission with financial and administrative powers aimed at promoting...
Insult and honour: Tribal predators hunting down newlyweds in Karachi
On the run from the axe or bullet, young people beseech courts for protection against ‘karo kari’ killings. KARACHI: Back home, Z and N saw...
Uzma rape case: ATC remands accused soldier
PESHAWAR: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday remanded a soldier and the main accused allegedly involved in the Uzma Ayub kidnapping and rape case into police...
‘Both men, women resort to gender-based violence’
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Tuesday stressed on raising awareness among people about gender-based violence. They also called for providing a forum for dialogue...
Women’s commission to win autonomy
By Fouzia Saeed After being passed by the NA, the bill now goes to the upper house. ISLAMABAD: This week the Senate is expected to...