Stories by Asma Kundi

Speakers criticise depiction of women in contemporary television

Speakers at a session titled ‘Depicting Women in Literature and Drama’ on the last day of the Islamabad... Published 30 Sep, 2019 06:54am

Transgender community sees little improvement despite landmark rights act

"We are still begging and facing the same level of harassment," says Kajal, a transgender woman. Updated 16 Sep, 2019 05:09pm

Pakistanis with mental illnesses face lack of support, awareness

When Wajid Ikhlaq, 40, began suffering severe panic attacks and depression, like many others he could not understand... Published 18 Aug, 2019 07:15am

Muzakra on endangered, extinct musical instruments held

ISLAMABAD: A muzakra was held at Lok Virsa on Thursday on endangered and extinct musical instruments from Pakistan... Published 28 Dec, 2018 06:59am

Govt to ban child domestic work: minister

ISLAMABAD: The federal government will be putting a complete ban on child domestic work and negotiations are ... Published 25 Dec, 2018 07:05am

Multinational tobacco companies advertising products to children, Sparc report says

ISLAMABAD: Multinational tobacco companies are targeting children by selling their products near schools where... Published 21 Dec, 2018 07:03am

Child protection awareness campaign concludes with focus on online safety

Ceremony acknowledges role of teachers, principals in protection of children from abuse Published 19 Dec, 2018 06:54am

Vote for X looks at election candidate’s struggle for transgender people’s rights

ISLAMABAD: A documentary screening on Monday explored the unique perspective and lived experience of Nayyab Ali, a... Published 18 Dec, 2018 07:00am

Two-day showcase brings culture of mountain regions to the capital

ISLAMABAD: A cultural showcase on Saturday featured colourful folk performances... Published 09 Dec, 2018 07:05am

‘Trade potential between Pakistan, India can be engine for prosperity’

Improving barter system between two countries will improve status of producers, consumers, PM’s adviser says. Updated 08 Dec, 2018 10:46am

‘Women’s quota in superior judiciary should be prescribed in Constitution’

ISLAMABAD: A quota for women in the superior judiciary should be prescribed within the mandate of Article 25 of the... Published 07 Dec, 2018 07:14am

CPEC a connectivity tool among citizens and ideas: Sartaj Aziz

Conference participants discuss climate change, connectivity in South Asia Published 06 Dec, 2018 06:56am

No financial crisis in Pakistan, insists Asad

Finance minister says there is no need to create misconceptions about economy, as this will hamper ... Published 05 Dec, 2018 07:24am

Persons with disabilities not facilitated during elections: report

Polling booths were inaccessible, no signs for those with impaired hearing, no directions for the blind. Updated 01 Dec, 2018 09:59am

Policymakers discuss salient features of new LG legislation

ISLAMABAD: Policymakers on Thursday discussed salient features of the new local government (LG) legislation that is... Published 23 Nov, 2018 06:55am

Consultation suggests ways to raise awareness of women’s rights in tribal areas

ISLAMABAD: A consultation on the state of human rights in the former Federally Administered Tribal Areas suggested... Published 16 Nov, 2018 07:01am

National Party marks working class leader’s death anniversary

ISLAMABAD: A programme was held at the Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) on Tuesday in memory of Hassan Nasir, who... Published 14 Nov, 2018 06:03am

‘When we sing, we get something to eat’

Folk artists’ difficulties come to the fore at opening of annual Lok Mela. Updated 05 Nov, 2018 09:08am

Islamabad’s sanitation workers struggle to make ends meet

When a fruit seller stopped nearby, Kiran asked for grapes. She insisted that her mother buy her some because she... Published 04 Nov, 2018 07:05am

Second round of Women Entrepreneurship Challenge launched

ISLAMABAD: Chand Bibi, a businesswoman, works alongside other chefs in the restaurant she runs in Peshawar. She... Published 25 Oct, 2018 06:54am