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Karachi’s ladies get a chance to box
K-Electric has lined up women’s boxing event for Nov 5
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Afghan women seek to rebuild palace destroyed by men
The palace's reconstruction was launched by President Ashraf Ghani in May
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Women lawmakers face sexism, violence on job
Sexist violence and harassment against women lawmakers is "real and widespread"
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World Bank to train female entrepreneurs
Programme to be launched in Faisalabad soon
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Man writes letter to editor about yoga pants; women take to the streets
Alan Sorrentino says the letter was a satire
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Historic Indian mosque agrees to lift ban on women
Women in India have been intensifying their campaigns to be allowed to enter religious sites
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Girls can cut poverty in developing economies: UN
Girls in developing countries are less likely than boys to complete schooling because of forced marriage
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Women accuse Trump of groping, forcibly kissing them
Trump campaign quickly fires back, denies reports
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Meet India's 13-year-old chief of police
During her brief tenure as chief of police she discussed how to handle cases concerning women and girls
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Most Afghan women serve sentences in elders' homes, not prisons
Some 95 percent of girls and 50 percent of women imprisoned in Afghanistan were accused of "moral crimes"
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Women exclusive: Budapest oil giant offers scholarships
The program is exclusively designed for female students who are pursuing degrees in the fields of geo-science
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Girls spend 40 per cent more time on unpaid household chores than boys: report
International Day of the Girl, on October 11, was set up by the UN in 2011
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Clinton hits Trump over comments on women ahead of vice presidential debate
linton urged women at an event in the Philadelphia to stand up to online bullying about how they look
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Bangladeshi female architect's mosque design wins prestigious international prize
The Aga Khan Award for Architecture is handed out every three years
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For female prisoners, misery and disease in K-P jails
With no awareness among lawmakers about life in prison, incarcerated women continue to live in appalling conditions
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Here's why you should never ever mess with Twinkle Khanna on Twitter
How to get rid of annoying Twitter users, Khanna style
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Depression linked to diabetes during pregnancy, study reveals
Depression in early pregnancy doubles risk of gestational diabetes, researchers say
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‘Entanglement 2016’: Highlighting patriarchial hurdles
Exciting show by seven young printmakers reflects challenges faced by women
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Women-led flotilla sails from Barcelona to break Gaza blockade
About 20 women set sail for the Gaza Strip in the latest attempt to break a crippling blockade imposed by Israel
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Amitabh Bachchan is lending his powerful voice to India's voiceless women
The video aims to send a powerful message to all the women
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UK police force considers allowing burqa-clad policewomen
Statement draws ridicule
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This woman aims to become the fattest in the world
Monica Riley weighs 700 kilogrammes
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Parliament lacks critical women-friendly facilities
Daycare centre, breastfeeding area and a designated room for women staff not there
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This Pakistani artist’s desi girl illustrations are ridiculously relatable
24-year-old 'Pakistani Martha Stewart' creates art on experiences of a desi woman from a conservative family
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No short dresses, Indian minister advises women tourists
The minister's comments have been widely rapped
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Danish women-led mosque holds first Friday prayers
Friday's event was opened by the mosque's founder Sherin Khankan who is becoming an imam
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Canada sees more extremists, including women, travelling abroad
Women now make up about 20 percent of total extremist travellers from Canada
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Women’s footwear production line launched
The MDF currently has partnerships with 27 businesses in Pakistan and is aiming to expand them to 42 by 2017
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Refugee women in AJK protest against Indian forces
The rally was taken out from Central Press Club to Gharipan Chowk to condemn the beating of women during the protest
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One and only: Opening the door for women in local politics
PPP’s Tanzila Ume Habiba Qambrani set to head the Matli municipal committee
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Marta in tears as Sweden inflict penalty pain on Brazil
Swedes defeated hosts 4-3 in shootout on Tuesday
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Why women aren’t funny in Pakistan
Girls are trying to be funny? They will want equal rights and protection too? This is Pakistan not girls-istan
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Women inmates enduring horrific conditions
Over 3,500 women and children interned in jails across Pakistan are living in deplorable conditions
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The nightmare of sexual violence for female farmworkers
Seventy-eight per cent women workers in agriculture have limited means to communicate concerns
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Sole Afghan woman governor in a man's world
Ghani has appointed four female ministers since he came to power in 2014, risking political capital
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Women clinch top positions in FA, FSC results
Majority of positions were secured by Jinnah College for Women
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Women with later menarche, menopause more likely to reach age 90
Study also suggests links between longer reproductive lifespan and longevity
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The Khawatoons off to a funny but rocky start
Pakistan’s first all-girls comedy troupe keeps audience enthralled, despite moments of weakness
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Lawmakers to debate honour killing, rape laws
The bills are believed to have enough backing from opposition parties to pass in the senate too
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Indian Muslim women defy tradition - and men - to be judges
The move comes at a time of growing dissent against laws that activists say discriminate against Muslim women
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Saudi Arabia to send four women to Rio 2016 Olympics
Women's gyms are not currently eligible for licenses, making them scarce in the kingdom
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Pregnancy multivits 'unnecessary' for most: experts
The analysis was published in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin
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In parliament, women punch above their weight
Eighty-nine female lawmakers have contributed to more than 44% of the agenda.
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Funny Females: Pakistan’s first all-girls comedy troupe set to launch in Karachi this month
The Khawatoons is inspired by Who’s Line Is It Any way
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What men think of women who light up
Men associate women with virtue, frailty, and the likes of a mushy Indian film heroine no
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In Chitral, women cannot be singers
In Chitral, social taboo and local culture forbid females from pursuing a career in singing
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Death in childbirth: Women in Azad Kashmir face grim prospects
It is a dangerous prospect for women in the remote mountains of the valley, where doctors are few and help is far
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Three young women with a will make their way to higher education
They paid for college expenses by saving money they received annually as girls' stipend
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Sexual harassment: A nightmare for higher education
Cases of sexual harassment on campuses involving teachers and students need to be looked at minutely
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Woman beaten up for giving birth to a girl in Khairpur district
Culprits fled after the attack, taking the newborn baby with them