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Gender equality continues to plunge in Pakistan: Report
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
The sophisticated system of education in Pakistan for women is still an elusive dream as the government has been negligent in making relevant arrangements that can close the gender gap with significant improvements. Experts believed that the widespread poverty and unsafe social environmen
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Safety, security of women is a fantasy in Pakistan
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 29 (ANI): Amid a rise in gender-based violence, the safety and security of women is a fantasy in Pakistan.
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Pakistan's condition appalling with regards to empowering women: Report
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 9 (ANI): Pakistan's hierarchical and patriarchal society has a long way to go with regards to women's empowerment and addressing crimes against women, a media report said on Tuesday.
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International Women's Day: Condition of Pakistani women continues to decli
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], March 6 (ANI): While the world celebrates International Women's Day on March 8, women in Pakistan are still caught in the trap of a feudal conservative patriarchal society, where women's day celebrations are condemned and seen against the 'Islamic' values, local media r
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J-K women defy odds to succeed in business ventures, entrepreneurship
Updated : 4 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 18 (ANI): Despite odds of being a patriarchal society, Jammu and Kashmir women are making strides in business ventures and entrepreneurship.
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'Pagglait' trailer: Sanya Malhotra sets out on journey of self-discovery a
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
New Delhi [Delhi], March 16 (ANI): The trailer of Bollywood actor Sanya Malhotra's upcoming film 'Pagglait' is finally out and teases a bittersweet self-discovery journey of a young widow. The intriguing trailer also shows how women are seen in a patriarchal society with others taking their
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Aurat March: Women in Pakistan protest against violence, rape, honour kill
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Rome [Italy], Mar 08 (ANI): So, they are marching. They are marching in Lahore and in many other Pakistani cities despite being threatened, abused and harassed on social media and otherwise. They are marching in Lahore holding placards with the picture of the late Asma Jehangir, an icon and
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'Ghoonghat Hatao' campaign must be launched: Ashok Gehlot
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India], Dec 5 (ANI): Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Wednesday said that "Ghoonghat Hatao" (say no to veil) campaign should be launched across the country and also questioned the logic behind the use of burqa (veil worn by Muslim women).
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Bihar's all-women band is shattering stereotypes one gig at a time
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Patna(Bihar) [India], December 18 (ANI): A group of women belonging to the Mahadalit community in Bihar are breaking stereotypes and freeing themselves from the clutches of patriarchal society.
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