France unveils new measures to combat violence against women PARIS: France announced Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:16am
Pakistan Devsinc sets up computer lab for women KARACHI: Devsinc has opened a computer lab at the Government Associate College for Women, Lahore to promote ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Pakistan Awareness session on gender-based violence at brick kilns held HYDERABAD: On the directives of Provincial Minister for Women Development Department, Government of Sindh Shaheena... Published 17 Nov, 2024 05:45am
Business & Finance LCCI holds ‘Ba-Kamaal Aurat’: Role of women in economic development highlighted LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) organized a convention titled “Ba-Kamaal Aurat” aimed... Published 24 Aug, 2024 06:23am
Business & Finance She Loves Tech launches Karachi round KARACHI: She Loves Tech, the world’s largest women-led startup competition, launched its Karachi round, organized... Published 14 Aug, 2024 06:40am
Pakistan Violence against women won’t be tolerated: PWPA LAHORE: Punjab Women Protection Authority (PWPA) Chairperson Hina Pervez Butt said that violence, harassment,... Published 25 Jul, 2024 06:24am
Editorials Violation of women’s privacy EDITORIAL: Authorities must urgently investigate concerns raised by the Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) about ... Published 17 Jun, 2024 05:30am
Pakistan Seminar held on harassment of women at workplace KARACHI: Centre for Guidance, Career Planning and Placement of the Sir Syed University of Engineering &... Published 03 Jun, 2024 06:30am
Pakistan ‘International Day to End Fistula’ observed LAHORE: The world is observing the International Day to End Fistula on May 23, when millions of women are compelled... Published 24 May, 2024 07:09am
Business & Finance NBP continues to empower farmers, women with discounted loans KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) is proudly expanding its agricultural loan programme and encourages... Published 01 May, 2024 04:14am
Pakistan SCF sets up 10 ‘Literacy Centres’ for women agriculture workers HYDERABAD: Women’s literacy plays a role in a healthy and prosperous society; this was discussed at the ceremony... Published 18 Mar, 2024 04:56am
Opinion The half that matters When you say it is your “better half”, but you treat it as the “worse half” the worst happens. Women are the... Published 13 Mar, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan Speakers for increasing number of seats for women in parliament KARACHI: In the National Assembly and provincial assemblies, reserved seats for women should be increased from 16% ... Published 11 Mar, 2024 04:45am
Pakistan Maryam vows to protect women’s rights LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed her firm resolve to provide equal development opportunities... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Pakistan International Women’s Day: Malware-infected websites & phishing pages targeting women: experts ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky experts have found malware-infected websites and phishing pages mainly targeting women –... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Business & Finance Women participation in workforce has positive impact on economy: Dr Ishrat ISLAMABAD: Dr. Ishrat Hussain, Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that women participation in the... Published 09 Mar, 2024 04:59am
Print SECP directs listed companies to implement anti-harassment policies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed listed companies to implement... Updated 27 Jan, 2024 12:27pm
Business & Finance 26 women entrepreneurs: LCCI recognises achievements LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) marked a significant milestone in women’s empowerment ... Published 26 Jan, 2024 04:58am
Pakistan Alvi for taking more steps to improve status of women ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for taking measures to improve the status of women,... Published 03 Jan, 2024 05:32am
Pakistan SEED Ventures holds event on women’s wellness KARACHI: SEED Ventures under its banner, What’s The Alternative (WTA) hosted its second event, Empower HER:... Published 24 Oct, 2023 05:05am
Pakistan Alvi calls for increasing women’s participation in workforce ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said there is need for increasing women’s participation in the ... Published 04 Oct, 2023 06:34am
Pakistan Australian HC underscores need for greater participation of women in economy ISLAMABAD: Neil Hawkins, Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan stressed upon the need for increasing women’s... Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:15am
Editorials Left behind EDITORIAL: In its latest review report on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 2030, which replaced the... Published 11 Sep, 2023 06:49am
Print Banking institutions asked to strengthen financial inclusion, gender equality KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi Monday asked the banking institutions to take measures to further strengthening... Updated 29 Aug, 2023 08:40am
Pakistan Speakers call for interval in childbirth LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar have called for interval in childbirth for saving lives of about 11,000 women who die... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Technology Only around 50pc of women own mobile phones: GSMA ISLAMABAD: Only around half of all women in Pakistan own a mobile phone compared to 81 percent of men, and without... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Print World would gain $1trn by closing agri gender gap: UN PARIS: Closing the gender gap in the agriculture and food system, where women still earn less than men, would add $1... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan Alleged harassment case: Alvi directs ombudsman to decide on the matter afresh ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday directed the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of ... Published 10 Apr, 2023 06:45am
Editorials The issue of women’s chastity EDITORIAL: The Federal Shariat Court’s (FSC’s) verdict delivered on Tuesday can go a long way to protect women... Published 09 Apr, 2023 05:58am
Editorials Misuse of religion to control women EDITORIAL: In his address, as the Chair of OIC Council of Ministers at UN, to a conference organised by the world... Published 13 Mar, 2023 06:15am