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Category: Women & Society

Female journalists barred from Taliban press conference in New Delhi on orders from Amir Khan Muttaqi. [IC: WIONews]
Taliban barred women journalists from a New Delhi press event, testing India’s stance on gender rights and democratic values.
Afghan Political Leaders, Women Activists Converge in Islamabad Seeking Unified Vision for Stability
Afghan political opposition and women activists met in Islamabad, demanding a formal political office to pursue stability and women's rights.
Taliban Spokesman Condemns UN Secretary General’s 'Foolish' Remark on Women's Rights
Taliban spokesman condemns UN Secretary-General’s “foolish” comments on Afghan women’s rights, citing Islamic law.
Feudal Fortunes, Forgotten People: The Truth About Balochistan’s Crisis
Balochistan’s crisis goes beyond federal neglect. Elite capture, feudal dominance, and lack of accountability keep the province trapped in deprivation.
Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum’s Fatima Majeed Breaks Gender Barrier in Sindh.
Fatima Majeed appointed as first fisherwoman to lead Sindh Fisheries marking a breakthrough for coastal reform
Forced Return of Afghan Refugees From Iran Sparks Global Concern
Iran's mass deportation of Afghan women sparks alarm as they face Taliban rule and hardship after forced return.
The child marriage ban in Pakistan has brought new hope in the fight for gender equality.
Pakistan bans child marriage, raising legal age to 18—a bold step toward gender equality and better futures for girls.
Online Presence Ends in Tragedy: TikToker Sana Yousaf Murdered
TikToker Sana Yousaf, 17, was shot dead in Islamabad. A teen suspect was arrested, raising concerns over online safety and youth behavior.
Aseefa Bhutto Empowers Women Through Sindh Flood Project
Flood Relief: Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari and Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah visit flood-hit village in Shaheed Benazirabad on May 23.
Noor Mukadam Murder Case Zahir Jaffer’s SC Appeal Update
In March 2023, the IHC, dismissing the Zahir's appeal, not only upheld the death sentence but also converted his 25-year jail term into another ...
Operation Cleanup was halted on Qatar’s request, which offered mediation, says Deputy PM & Foreign Minister in a major disclosure.
Sri Lanka requests global assistance as Cyclone Ditwah kills 123, leaves 130 missing, and destroys thousands of homes across the island.
The Taliban betray Pashtunwali by sheltering TTP militants while Pakistan, upholding Melmastia, exposes Kabul’s selective cultural use.
Bella Hadid and Pedro Pascal to host a benefit concert in LA to raise funds for Palestine and Sudan relief efforts.
On Friday night, two blasts occurred on Quetta’s Qambarani Road; first near a check post, second on a motorcycle-mounted IED near a BDS vehicle, with no casualties reported.
DG ISPR, during a briefing with journalists on November 25, stated that Afghan forces fire across the border to help terrorists infiltrate Pakistan, citing security challenges.
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