Month: November 2013

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)...

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...