Steps taken to protect women from harassment in parks, trails
ISLAMABAD: On the directives of the federal ombudsperson for protection against harassment of women, the capital’s police have arranged special security measures in public parks...
ECP urges parties to ensure 5pc general seats for women
ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has urged the political parties to ensure 5 percent representation of women on general seats for the...
Call for legislation to punish child abductors, abusers
ISLAMABAD: Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman has stressed the need for legislation to impose strict punishments in cases of child abuse and abductions to...
Rickshaw driver handed down life imprisonment in kidnapping and rape case
A sessions court has sentenced a rickshaw driver to life imprisonment in a case pertaining to abduction and rape of a teenage girl. The rickshaw...
Chairman BISP emphasizes digital literacy, financial inclusion of needy women
ISLAMABAD – Chairman of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Dr. Amjad Saqib Friday underscored the importance of opening bank accounts for needy women, emphasizing digital...