KARACHI: The Sindh Commission on the Status of Women (SCSW) hosted a consultation on the final draft of their Second Strategic Plan 2021-2023 in partnership with the Trust for Democratic Education and Accountability (TDEA) at a local hotel the other ...
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35 women killed in domestic violence in 2021
GUJRAT: Thirty-five women were killed in the name of honour and domestic violence in Gujrat district in 2021. There had been a slight increase in the figure as 33 women were killed in 2020 and 37 in 2019. Seven women ...
Read More »Class X girl ‘raped’ by school principal
OKARA: A class 10 female student was allegedly raped by the principal of a private school in a village. Reportedly, the 16-year-old student was studying in a private school in the area. The accused principal intoxicated her and allegedly raped ...
Read More »President Alvi stresses need to enhance institutions role in women empowerment
KARACHI – President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday underlined the need for women empowerment, especially in business and asked the leadership of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) to enhance the institutions’ role in women empowerment. Addressing the members ...
Read More »Man denied bail in Hindu girl kidnapping case
PESHAWAR: A local court has rejected the bail plea of a man accused of kidnapping a minor Hindu girl for marriage a few days ago. However, additional district and sessions judge Abdul Majid granted bail to seven others named in ...
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