Gender Issues

What women can bring to the Asian Century

By Isabel Guerrero Today we celebrate International Women’s day. Like every year, hundreds of events will happen worldwide to highlight the importance of rebalancing the

Remembering the women of Balochistan

By Sanaullah Baloch The writer was a member of the Senate from 2003-08 and of the National Assembly from 1997-99. He tweets @Senator_Baloch The ongoing

Being the wife of a law enforcer

Sidrah Roghay Karachi: The two-bedroom apartment is sparsely furnished. The living room comprises an off-white carpet, a few cushions and a small circular table with

A day for women

In some ways it is curious that even in the second decade of the 21st century a special day should be observed internationally for women.

Women’s Day: a long way to go

TODAY we are observing International Women’s Day, but sadly the women in Pakistan are still being denied their rights: economic, social, civil and political. In

Artworks highlight women’s issues

Khursheed Hyder KARACHI: To celebrate International Women’s Day, an exhibition of paintings by 12 senior and six emerging artists, titled ‘Connecting women: inspiring futures’, was