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Shaniera Akram slams troll for misogynistic tweet
She clarified that a woman does a lot more than just making chai
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Being tall can increase risk of cancer: study
Study revealed that women were more prone to the risk than men
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Women suffering in conflict
Majority of the women remain sidelined owing to cultural and societal mindsets
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‘Shuttlecock’ burqa retains its popularity in Pakistan
Pakistani women have introduced new shades and embroidery without affecting its original identity
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Another child maid ‘tortured’ by employer in Lahore
Police arrest Ejaz and his wife, register a case against them
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Radicals attack Hindu retreat as gender protests mount
Protests erupted in Kerala as Supreme Court ended temple ban on women worshipping there
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Pinktober: Fall in love with the shape of you
AKUH hosts breast cancer awareness walk, encouraging women to get early diagnosis
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Ethiopia appoints Africa's only female president
Sahle-Work becomes Africa's only serving female head of state, albeit in a ceremonial role
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Women's birth canals in Kenya, Korea, Kansas not the same: study
Some 300,000 women die during or shortly after childbirth each year, many due to 'complications from delivery'
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Week 34 of pregnancy reduces breast cancer risk: study
Researchers find that additional protection against breast cancer only comes in women under 30
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What women wear
Obsession over the way women dress occurs at both ends of the spectrum
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Abbottabad police set up women, children desk
Report writers at precincts briefed about recording statements of traumatised victims
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‘Inappropriate’ attire: Security guard issued show-cause notice in Punjab
The guard bars women from entering Punjab Civil Secretariat for not wearing dupatta
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Hindu hardliners block Indian temple to women
Temple restriction reflects an old but still prevalent belief that menstruating women are impure
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Clashes as Indian temple prepares to accept women
Women are permitted to enter most Hindu temples but female devotees are still barred from entry by some
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Hindu extremists attack women journalists over temple ban dispute
Lone woman traveling to Sabarimala by bus was stopped by protesters earlier
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Women candidates face 'small-scale war' in Afghan election
417 women candidates are contesting seats across the country
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The female car mechanic driving change in patriarchal Pakistan
Uzma Nawaz is one of the first female car mechanics in Pakistan
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Thousands march in Chicago against Trump's 'anti-woman agenda'
The 'March to the Polls' event came just as voter registration deadlines neared in most states
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Women's groups aim to use Kavanaugh rage to boost voter turnout
Conservative groups also vow to keep the confirmation battle at the forefront of voters’ minds
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Kerala braces for face-off after lifting of ban on Sabarimala entry for women of menstrual age
State police asked neighbouring states to provide policewomen because of its own have refused to be rostered
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PML-N, PPP, MMA issued show-cause notices for not giving 5% tickets to women candidates
ECP directs six political groups to submit replies within 15 days
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PML-N, PPP, others served notice over failure to ensure female representation
Elections Act 2017 states at least 5% of candidates selected for general seats have to be women
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Saudi woman barred from marrying suitor who plays musical instrument
Kingdom continues to face criticism over the male guardianship system and other women rights abuses
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Brazilian women lead nationwide protests against far-right candidate
Using the hashtag #EleNao, or #NotHim, to drum up support for a series of international protests against Bolsonaro
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Startups tackle Indian women's toilet woes
Prime Minister Modi will trumpet progress in improving access to toilets at a Delhi convention
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WWA demands strict implementation of labour laws
Working women want fixed quota for women in jobs
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Islamabad club managing committee member fired for sexual harassment
Club fined Rs1 million, half of which will be awarded as compensation to the victim
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India top court lifts Hindu temple ban on women
Indian Supreme Court on Friday lifted a ban that prevented women and girls between the age of 10 and 50
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Apple grower leads fight for property rights for indigenous Indian women
Indigenous women in the districts of Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti are governed by a century-old customary law
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A sex offenders’ register
Pakistan has seen several high-profile sexual assault cases in recent years where women and children have died
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Female trafficking victims wrongly jailed due to UK govt 'failings'
Despite legislation to protect victims of trafficking, current processes are failing to identify vulnerable women
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India home to highest female suicides: study
Research suggests early marriage, domestic violence and deeply entrenched patriarchal culture are to blame
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Hijab-wearing Miss England finalist hopes to inspire women
Sara Iftekhar participated in the beauty pageant to show that beauty does not have a definition
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Women’s football in dire need of attention
PFF treats female players, their matches as formality to advance their own objectives
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Cardinal says women should train priests to fight abuse 'crisis'
US Catholic Church remains shaken by publication of report on sexual abuse by clergy in Pennsylvania
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'I will rape you': female journalists face 'relentless' abuse
Female journalists face 'relentless' barrage of attacks and harassment
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105-year-old British woman reveals secret to long life is being single
Brenda Osborne has witnessed the two World Wars, the crowning of three monarchs and England's 1966 FIFA World Cup win
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Crimes against young girls on the rise in capital
As young girls continue to get harassed and assaulted, police fail to take any action
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Women naib moharrars appointed in Rawalpindi
Despite IGP’s orders all Pindi police stations still have men as SHOs
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'Dedicated towards empowering women in journalism’
Media’s role in the electoral process has been challenging through monitoring and observation
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Begum Kulsoom Nawaz: Life in focus
Bedridden for eight months, Begum Kulsoom breathes her last in London
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Women shine bright at Venice Film Festival
Critics were impressed by strong, unusual female roles and feminist themes, even in films made by men
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Two women beaten up in market in Lahore
The police says they were caught and beaten up for attempting to steal clothes
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Women in positions of power get bullied and harassed: Kangana Ranaut
Actor spoke of the challenges faced by females in India
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Shangla re-poll scheduled for Sept 10 by ECP
ECP earlier halted PTI nominee's victory notification due to low women voter turnout
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Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy educates women on legal rights in new web series 'Aagahi'
The public service campaign will span over the course of seven months releasing 14 short animated films
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Cataract surgery not tied to longer life for women, after all
Authors retracted their paper last week
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Breaking stereotypes: India's women-only comedy show tackles bias
Men are not allowed to attend, perform or even check tickets
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Migraine three times more common in women: study
Estrogen and other sex hormones play key role in the development of the disease