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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