Cabinet approves anti-rape laws providing for harsh punishments
ISLAMABAD: To curb increasing rape incidents in the country, the federal cabinet on Tuesday approved in principle two anti-rape ordinances that “change the definition of...
Document focusing on Covid-19’s impacts on women launched
KARACHI: The Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW) in collaboration with Shirkat Gah-Women’s Resource Centre held the launch of Rising to the Challenges:...
SCSW, Shirkat Gah present policy document on impact of Covid-19 on women
In a collaborative effort, the Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW) and the Shirkat Gah Women’s Resource Centre on Thursday held a launch...
President Arif Alvi stresses women’s role in uplift process
LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday underlined the need for necessary measures to ensure women’s involvement in the development process so as to make...
Special courts for speedy trial of rape cases planned
ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to promulgate next week an ordinance seeking establishment of special courts for speedy trial of rape cases, suggesting steps...