Countries urged to accelerate efforts for women empowerment
Rights of women and girls, particularly regarding sexual and reproductive health, are not up for negotiation.
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KP Assembly unanimously passes resolution against Aurat March, terming it 'shameful'
Resolution presented by MMA lawmaker claims women took part in the march holding "obscene" placards.
MMA lawmaker says will seek police FIR against Aurat March
Placards held at the march carried slogans that would "embarrass" any man reading them: MPA Abdul Rasheed.
9 important questions we want to ask Pakistanis who hate women's rights movements
Like, what makes you think women already have the rights they're fighting for?
In pictures: On International Women's Day, millions around the world march to demand gender equality
Women's rights have a long way to go all around the world, and today they march about it.
Almas Perween: a Vehari farmer trailblazing her way through patriarchy
“Why is cotton-picking always a woman’s job?” asks Parween as she challenges traditional gender roles.
The enduring appeal of ‘khud khana garam karlo’
The fight isn’t just to get women working outside the home but to ensure they receive decent wages and family support.
In pictures: Pakistan through the eyes of its women
For International Women's Day, we asked Pakistani women to submit their best photographs. The results were astounding.
Why men must march for women
Men do not own feminist struggles as their own.
Is Nike empowering women?
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'Aurat March' being held across cities to mark International Women’s Day
Messages lauding women's contributions pour in from prime minister, army chief, and politicians.
Editorial: Pakistani women's struggle for space will continue until all forms of misogyny are rooted out
Pakistan must reflect on where it stands with regard to women’s rights.
8 women reveal what it's like to be single and over 30 while living in Pakistan
Are independent, single, happy women a threat to the patriarchal system of marriage? In short, yes.
The Pakistani woman: Where does she stand and where is she going?
The many facets of a Pakistani woman, and the forces shaping her destiny
Why do women have to sit in family halls in restaurants?
The family hall is about women. Yet, it is categorically not the woman’s hall, in that it does not belong to women.
A man's guide to celebrating International Women's Day
Women's Day is coming soon, and we want you to be prepared.
Punjab government to provide subsidised motorbikes for women
The Punjab government would provide equity subsidy and 100 per cent mark-up on each motorbike.
Of being a woman and smoking in Pakistan
When I smoke I am simply exercising my agency for a simple break.
I couldn't believe my eyes when I read that Saudi Arabia had lifted the driving ban on women
There was no denying the rush of excitement, the sheer elation I felt, being able to witness this historic moment.