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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 ...
Pakistan is in talks with several countries including Libya, Sudan, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia over possible export deals for the JF-17 Thunder fighter jet.
CTD killed three Fitna-al-Khawarij terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Dera Ismail Khan as security forces intensify action against terrorism.
Pakistan has allowed the re-export of over 6,500 containers stuck at Karachi ports as transit trade with Afghanistan remains suspended after border closures.
Trump orders capture of Venezuelan President Maduro; he appears in US court, global reactions vary on legality and international norms.
Pakistan nears defence deal with Indonesia, exporting JF‑17 jets and drones, boosting aerospace industry and strategic partnerships.
Taliban confirms re-recruitment of previously dismissed fighters, raising concerns about local security and potential violence.
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