women rights

Police say they acted on a neighbour's tip-off, broke the wall, and rescued the two women

CJ Isa condemned misuse of honor killings in name of dignity, reiterated equal treatment for women

Scores of women from diverse backgrounds participate in Women’s Day event

Women face barriers to voting imposed by male elders, challenging gender norms for political participation

Abida emphasises need to grant women their rights without violating tribal traditions

ASP Nayab Ramzan stood with Naheed Akhtar whose plot in Mansehra had been occupied for 3 years

US special envoy Thomas West held a series of meetings in Islamabad to recalibrate the Afghan strategy

‘There is nothing left except that the next edict might be that woman should not breathe’, says Fawzia Koofi

Some female employees were not adhered to the Islamic dress code for women, reads letter

Across the country, security forces try to block students inside university buildings, firing tear gas

Raisi addressed students at Alzahra University in Tehran, reciting a poem that equated ‘rioters’ with flies

Officials say Sarina Esmaeilzadeh committed suicide by falling off a roof

Taliban spokesperson rejects allegations saying officials ‘wanted to know about a gathering of women’

About 40 women — chanting ‘bread, work and freedom’ — marched in front of the education ministry building

The two also discuss economic stabilisation in Afghanistan and concerns over attacks on civilians

Religious affairs minister asks premier to mark ‘Int’l Hijab Day’ on March 8 to highlight issues of religious freedom

Nobody should create turmoil, because it disrupts peace and order, says spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid

Around 20 women gathered in front of Kabul University, chanting ‘equality and justice’

Court orders property of deceased to be distributed among legal heirs in accordance with Muslim laws of inheritance

Nadra chairman says revolutionary steps taken to increase women's registration, protect their rights

Guidelines listed measures such as the mandatory wearing of hijabs and separate entrances for female students

US president says he does not think the group has changed its fundamental beliefs

Submits application with ECP alleging rigging in the contest

Marchers aim to highlight the plight of womenfolk in Pakistani society and demand changes

District administration Bajaur has warned local elders of legal action if they create hurdles for local women

Ashraf will be sharing horrific sexual abuse stories on her platform for the next 4-5 days

Legal experts point out women’s woes in seeking justice during the worst health crisis

Two leaders agree to call APC next week

Experts call for bridging gender pay gaps, implementing property laws

Ceremony to mark International Women's Day held at the President House in Islamabad

After facing criticism for failing to act swiftly, Modi-led BJP expelled Kuldeep Singh Sengar from party in August

Speakers call for greater representation of women in decision-making processes to end violence

Spark for the protests is the gangrape and murder of a 27-year-old vet on the outskirts of Hyderabad

President Alvi says all necessary laws to safeguard women exist

Says provision and implementation of rights of women can help stop violence against them

The rate of violence against women in Afghanistan has increased in recent months, research reveals

Large number of women suffer bounded labour conditions in 10 sectors including brick kiln, agriculture and fishing

The plan is aimed at reviewing laws from a gender perspective, taking steps to end violence against women

Singer Adil Miloudi says in Morocco, this is normal, anyone can do what he wants with his wife, hit her, kill her

The reforms are widely celebrated in the kingdom, but they also draw backlash from some people

'If I just put a beard on, then maybe they would listen to what I have to say'

The bill, to be introduced to parliament on Thursday, will be a conscience vote rather than along party lines

The reform erodes longstanding guardianship system of men exercising arbitrary authority over women

Taliban commander objects to women working as presenters, officials at radio station

'This is awful. Outrageous. Unconstitutional'

Scholar says women are allowed to work and run business to earn money

The day marks the celebration of women's achievements and aims to further their rights

French minister says change in legal status of social networks is considered to apprehend cyber bullies

"My hair's covered cuz there's layers to read my mind," Neelam Hakeem raps.

Part of the Women's March campaign held around the world