THE Protection of Women (Criminal Laws Amendment) Act, 2006 enacted on Dec 1, 2006 was the culmination of more than twenty-seven years of protests against

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ISLAMABAD: President Pervez Musharraf reiterated the government’s commitment to a better and safer future for Pakistani women on Friday, and expressed his hope that the

RAWALPINDI, March 7: The United Nations has urged national governments and development partners to invest more in women and girls and step up financial contributions

WASHINGTON, March 7: A woman from Pakistan will be among eight from across the world who will receive the International Women of Courage awards from