Tag: women rights
LHC summons Lahore DC, told to submit plan for Aurat March
The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued notice to the Lahore deputy commissioner (DC) and city police for March 7 (tomorrow) on a petition challenging the denial of permission to hold the Aurat March on International Women’s Day.
KP Lawmakers condemned for attacking Malala on ‘marriage’ remarks
Women rights activists have slammed PPP and MMA lawmakers in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for urging the government to seek clarification from Malala Yousafzai’s family over marriage remarks that stirred a controversy on social media.
Helpline, telehealth facilities on cards for women: President
February 22nd, 2021: By Munizae Jahangir; ISLAMABAD; The Presidency is planning a nationwide helpline for women victims of violence as well as telehealth services as part of measures to ensure protection of vulnerable women in the country, President Dr Arif Alvi has revealed in an exclusive interview with Voicepk.net
Farogh Nasim’s Called Out For ‘Misogyny’ During SCP Case Hearing
Jun 14, 2020: Civil society including members of women’s rights platforms, cultural groups, youth activists, legal community, academicians, litterateurs, and other activists have expressed their outrage and have strongly ...
When A Baloch Woman Became A Symbol Of Courage And Sacrifice
Jun 5, 2020: "Malik Naaz we salute your bravery,” shouted protesters marching along the road in Quetta, holding placards. Dozens of protesters had collected on Friday in front of the Quetta Press Club to publicly denounce the barbarous killing of a woman ...
