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Literature in Pakistan has seen its fair share of representation in certain circles: books about terrorism and religion are easy to find — and apparently easier to write — since the country can provide such fertile ground for characters and ...

Considering the rising awareness on sexual abuse, harassment and abduction and with so many incidents of sexual assault coming to the fore, veteran actor Adnan Siddiqui recently took to social media to voice his concerns regarding the issue. “I’ve recently ...

KARACHI: Half of Pakistan’s potential is in its women. Harnessing this potential is essential for economic growth and social prosperity. While women have traditionally contributed to the economy, especially in the agriculture sector, they are often restricted from entering into other fields ...

Islamabad : The British Council will invest Rs200 million in Pakistan through the Developing Inclusive and Creative Economies programme mainly to empower women and girls, foster youth employment and support disabled persons. According to a news release issued here, the ...

Despite the dawn of the 21st century and the recognition and institutionalisation of fundamental rights for women in most of the democratic countries, including Pakistan, the women population in our country is discriminated against in each and every field and walk. ...