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Women's Day 2021: Strong women in the Pakistani showbiz
Here are some inspirational women, TV characters that roar authority and poise at the same time
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Air India to operate all-women flights on Women's Day
The all-women crew flights will be to several international destinations
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Meet one of Pakistan's fiercest feminists
Simi Kamal talks about women's rights, financial independence and the 'saas bahu' equation
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Law on domestic violence: Up to two years in prison for domestic abusers
Sindh becomes first province to pass bill pending for the past five years.
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International Women’s Day: Craftswomen prove through their work that age is just a number
KU organises event to address issues and challenges faced by elderly women.
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Building women, building peace: ‘It’s not just the injuries from the blast that leave a scar’
Activists say that the loss of a breadwinner can make women feel vulnerable.
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Karachi jail: Scholastic glory behind bars
Despite all odds, Zainab attains a master’s degree and plans to study even further.
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Grocery shop owner pulls family out of poverty
Azra’s store, located inside her house, was such a success, her husband quit his factory job to help out.
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Despite odds: Driven souls trump maimed bodies
These women forged ahead despite initial physical setbacks.
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Defying hostile mindsets, Shad Begum fights on
After receiving an award, the woman entrepreneur had to face threats and cynicism.
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In Shimshal, women conquer 6,000-metre peak
Eight women reach the summit of Quz Sar peak in the Himalayas.
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A giant leap ahead, females play prominent roles as lawmakers
PPP’s Yasmeen Rehman says a ‘sea of change’ has been observed for women parliamentarians.
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Yes, we can: Unsealing the glass ceiling at work with women
Top women professionals speak about how age-old prejudices can be undone.
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Rape - shattering the silence
Pakistani women 'are expected to preserve this warped notion of honour by remaining silent': Rights activist
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‘Working with Sharks’: A biting story of workplace harassment
Author Fouzia Saeed handed out prizes to painting competition winners.
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The working girl child: Physical, mental abuse rampant for this section of society
There are nearly 8m children involved in daily work but no one know how many are girls.
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On Women’s Day: Commission on status of women wins autonomy
President signs bill into law, giving the panel independent status.
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Award distribution: Tribute to role models
The awards were distributed among those who have played an active role in empowering women at a very young age.
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Hope prevails as conditions for women in Pakistan change slowly but surely
A number of events held to mark the International Women’s Day.
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International Women’s Day: A whirlwind of celebration envelops the twin cities
Art displays, poetry, music and documentaries highlight the feminine perspective.
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Empowerment package: Women to get more jobs, their inheritance
Reforms announced by CM to be implemented in three months.
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Pakistani activist gets US’ International Women of Courage Award
Shad Begum hails from Lower Dir district in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa is among 10 recipients from all over the world.
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Flouting labour laws: Women brick kiln workers demand minimum wage payment
Protesters plead the CJ to take notice of violation of labour laws at their workplace.
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To get your rights, make a graveyard of your oppressers, Sharif tells women
Describing himself as a khaadim (servant) of nation, Sharif says he is also a servant of mothers, sisters, daughters.
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Karzai under fire on Afghan women's rights
Lawmakers, rights organisations, analysts say by endorsing edict Karzai endangers hard-won progress in women's rights.
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International Women's Day: Same countries, different worlds
We need to redouble our commitment to achieving the Millennium Development Goals.
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International Women's Day: Punjab’s million voices remain unheard
Labour department has no statistics on labourers.
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International Women's Day: The rough lives of beauty parlour employees
Christian women make up much of the workforce in salons.
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International Women's Day: The war for women’s development in K-P and FATA
Cast out from their families and labelled as western agents, women in the development sector face daily problems.
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International Women's Day: At a glance
At Copenhagen the previous year, International Women’s Day was marked for the first time (March 19) in Austria.