Despite progress, gender disparity persists
Karachi: While the importance of gender equality is well recognised globally, gender equality and equitable division of resources and opportunities among men and women remain...
They too have right to live
KARACHI: Pakistan on Monday observed the International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women. Studies conducted by Aurat Foundation under its Gender Equity Program (GEP)...
Violence Against Women: Few women report violence despite new laws
By: Rabia Ali KARACHI: When Tasleem’s nephew threw acid at her in Punjab Colony in July this year, the case was immediately reported at the...
Man hacks wife to death
BADIN: An enraged farm worker hacked his wife, mother of seven, to death reportedly for taking some time serving him midday meal in Dolat Khan...
End forced marriages
Sir: Forced marriages are increasing in our country. Only 35 percent of the population is not forced to get married and spend their lives in...