Crossing gender boundaries, girl hockey players in Lahore play along with boys Tournament held in memory of Robert Lathouwers breaks barriers. Updated 01 Jan, 2024 11:04am
Fifth women police station inaugurated in Balochistan Police station set up in Sibi after previous ones in Quetta, Gwadar, Turbat and Sohbatpur. Published 01 Jan, 2024 06:47am
From mountains to space: 2023 was full of ‘first’ feats for Pakistanis From risky summits to representing Pakistan in media to women and minorities making themselves heard locally, this year has been historic. Updated 26 Dec, 2023 03:32pm
ADB to help better access of women to micro credit Approves $155.5m policy-based loan that supports legal and regulatory reforms to improve women better access to finance. Updated 12 Dec, 2023 07:36am
How Mansehra’s ‘Earth Mama’ turns litter into hope Hifza Zahid admits her upcycling business needs two to three years to enter bigger markets but is confident it has great potential. Published 02 Dec, 2023 04:13pm
KP cabinet extends stipend for tribal girl students until 2025 Okays DEO posts for Lower South Waziristan district. Updated 24 Nov, 2023 10:41am
Education policy needs tweaks to end gender disparity: Council of Islamic Ideology chief Aurat Foundation organises seminar to reduce violence, highlight women rights. Updated 31 Oct, 2023 11:22am
Activists in Balochistan push for gender equality, legislation Shirkat Gah Women Political Forum members express concern about certain political parties opposing ban on child marriage. Updated 09 Oct, 2023 10:50am
All govt schools for girls in Shangla short of teachers Officials say all girls schools are also without their heads. Published 25 Sep, 2023 07:05am
‘We the people is not we the men’ UNGA president echoes UN chief's remarks; Pakistan too has sent an all-male team, led by PM Kakar. Updated 20 Sep, 2023 08:18am
Survey reveals alarming unemployment among women doctors 14.9pc of total women doctors without any job while 20.1pc out of the labour force, the survey shows. Updated 12 Sep, 2023 10:42am
Speakers in Rawalpindi call for mobilising rural women to enhance pulse produce Workshop discusses various issues women face in agriculture with a focus on pulse production. Updated 05 Sep, 2023 10:16am
$1.4tr fund wants more women on boards, cut in CEO pay It voted against the pay of Coca-Cola’s James Quincey, Apple’s Tim Cook and PepsiCo’s Ramon Laguarta. Published 20 Aug, 2023 07:36am
Learning to ride a bike brings about positive change in women’s lives, moot in Karachi told High cost of travelling termed major factor that compels women to learn riding. Updated 21 Jun, 2023 09:55am
Breaking down barriers As each organisation is unique, the organisation should tailor the gender strategy to meet the specific needs and goals. Published 06 Mar, 2023 08:16am
World Bank calls for more reforms to improve legal equality for women in Pakistan Pakistan scores 55.6 out of 100, which was lower than the regional average observed across South Asia. Published 03 Mar, 2022 02:59pm
As foreign troops leave Afghanistan, US lawmakers fear dark future for women Women in Afghanistan remain targets of violence and are underrepresented in peace talks despite promises of a place at the table. Published 28 Apr, 2021 05:41pm
What happens when women run the economy? The US is about to find out Currently, there are women running finance ministries in 16 countries, and 14 of the world’s central banks. Updated 06 Apr, 2021 06:52pm
Pakistan loses two spots on Global Gender Gap Index, slides into ranks of worst four countries Only Iraq, Yemen and Afghanistan fared worse when it came to gender parity, according to the report. Published 31 Mar, 2021 04:17pm
Establish women police stations and desks at all levels The promise is a part of the PTI's plan to reform police in Pakistan. Updated 14 Apr, 2022 03:55pm
