Views and Opinions

Misogyny in the assembly

KUDOS to our lawmakers for proving themselves to be truly representative of Pakistani society by exercising their male ‘privilege’ of making derogatory, sexist remarks against

Empowering women through BISP

By Marvi Memon Achieving gender equality and empowering women to be able to actively participate in economic life is not only their basic entitlement but

The noose and the internet

By RAFIA ZAKARIA IT was winter break at the University of Sindh, Jamshoro. The campus was largely empty, devoid of the usual students going to and

Women’s harassment app

By Aisha Sarwari A woman in Bengaluru, India was walking home one night when she entered a secluded street. Two men on motorbikes turned onto the street. One

Challenges working women face

By Hina Butt The fact that women are increasingly joining the workforce is a source of satisfaction for many who have been advocating women empowerment

Women’s votes

The 2013 general elections saw a slight closing of the electoral gender map. The female voter turnout was the highest ever at 40 percent of

The daughter of the East

Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was the glorious face of Pakistan and was a source for a bright future for our country. She was not only one