Call to strengthen Sindh Commission on the Status of Women to reduce gender-based violence
KARACHI: The Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW) hosted a consultation on the final draft of their Second Strategic Plan 2021-2023 in partnership...
35 women killed in domestic violence in 2021
GUJRAT: Thirty-five women were killed in the name of honour and domestic violence in Gujrat district in 2021. There had been a slight increase in...
Class X girl ‘raped’ by school principal
OKARA: A class 10 female student was allegedly raped by the principal of a private school in a village. Reportedly, the 16-year-old student was studying...
President Alvi stresses need to enhance institutions role in women empowerment
KARACHI – President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underlined the need for women empowerment, especially in business and asked the leadership of Karachi Chamber of...
Man denied bail in Hindu girl kidnapping case
PESHAWAR: A local court has rejected the bail plea of a man accused of kidnapping a minor Hindu girl for marriage a few days ago....