PSDF strengthens skills of Punjab’s rural women, empowering them economically
LAHORE -Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has trained more than 8,600 women this year across 27 districts in Punjab under women’s livestock training management (WTLM)....
UN asks Taliban to revoke policies against women
GENEVA: The Taliban must immediately revoke their policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan, the UN rights chief insisted on Tuesday, condemning their ‘terrible’ consequences....
Iranian woman competes at chess tournament without hijab- media reports
DUBAI: An Iranian chess player has taken part in an international tournament without a hijab, according to media reports, the latest of several Iranian sportswomen...
Ombudsperson can’t decide women’s property issues, declares PHC
PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has declared the grant of judicial powers to the provincial anti-harassment ombudsperson for deciding women’s property issues unconstitutional and asked...
Man arrested for alleged rape
RAWALPINDI: Rawalpindi police have arrested an accused who allegedly raped a vulnerable woman on the pretext of treating her ailing husband in Piwadhai area of...