Women’s struggle for human rights commended
The Pakistan Peoples’ Party Human Rights Cell has commended women’s struggle for human rights on the National Day for Women. The cell members recounted that...
Psychology of ‘honour killing’
KARO-Kari is a type of premeditated honour killing, which originated in rural and tribal areas of Sindh. The homicidal acts are primarily committed against women...
No honeymoon for these newlyweds, only trips to court
By Naeem Sahoutara / Creative: Anushay Furqan KARACHI: Nazeer Ahmed and Razia tied the knot by tying a thread at the shrine of a saint...
Survey finds 77% of marriages made in traditional exchanges
By Sehrish Wasif ISLAMABAD: In a first-of-its-kind household survey of 5,000 women, the Rutgers World Population Foundation has found that more than 77% of marriages...
MPAs call for women’s empowerment
Karachi: The provincial assembly on Monday unanimously passed a resolution calling for the empowerment of women in connection with the National Women’s Day. The resolution...