News stories for Abira Ashfaq

Sexual harassment

A recent LHC decision interprets the law to cover all kinds of workplaces and work arrangements. Published 08 Jun, 2019 07:17am

Women working at home effectively subsidise the industrialists. Published 13 Jan, 2019 07:22am

Relying on overbroad and vague definitions of terrorism has many pitfalls. Updated 13 May, 2019 04:54pm

A lot rests on the Court's decision, if we are to pave the way for sustainable development. Published 13 Oct, 2016 12:02pm

There are glitches in its provisions that leave one wondering about the level of consultation that the bill underwent. Updated 27 Feb, 2016 06:12pm

Starting wonderful campaigns is easy, sustaining them is much, much harder. Updated 13 Jan, 2016 04:05pm

This culture of intolerance and the disgrace associated with behaviour and dress have proven resilient in Pakistan. Updated 13 Nov, 2015 06:28pm

Executions cannot be ordered or carried out to regain public confidence. Updated 21 Mar, 2015 01:30pm

Amendments to the anti-rape bill are a step in the right direction but more extensive reforms are necessary. Published 05 Mar, 2015 12:35pm

Without state support for literature, the space to talk about the politics of money has disappeared. Updated 28 Apr, 2016 10:55am