Author: Shaheryar Awan

(Gender Based Violence against Women- Part I) The gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam, serves as a classic example of Pakistan’s own instability on violence against the vulnerable. It seems there is a certain level of assurance that a man can get away with heinous acts without any fear of the.

The ousted leader of the Opposition, Imran Khan seems to have won this round of gaining the verdict of the elections in his favor. One has to agree to the point that he is well within his rights to make these demands. Many believe that if General Elections are held.

With the dissolution of any Assembly, the Constitution clearly states the elections must be held within 90 days. Regardless of which political agenda one supports, the Constitution of Pakistan should be upheld. Any delay in elections at this point will give the perception that democracy is being hijacked. The Chief.

We recently received news that KCFR (Karachi Council on Foreign Relations) was going to be chaired by a lady, Nadira Panjwani. Although, the first in the history of KCFR, this is not the first for Madam Panjwani to sit as the Head of a board of governance. This Chairwoman needs.

The Hijab Enforcement for school going girls in AJK (Azad Jammu and Kashmir) is an unnecessary doctrine. A circular was released about enforcing Hijab in institutions that practice co-education on 28th February 2023, signed by a Deputy Director of the AJK Directorate General of Elementary and Secondary Education (Males). The.

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has always been an issue in Pakistan. With the country ranking 145 out of 146 countries on the Gender Parity Index (World Economic Forum), this puts Pakistan next to Afghanistan on the bottom end of the list as far as women’s rights are concerned. Unfortunately, the laws.

The literary world in Pakistan will always speak about Ameena Saiyid with utmost respect. Her contribution has been significant in changing the dynamics for women in the field of literature in the country. Ameena Saiyid is the recipient of the Sitara-e- Imtiaz, the third-highest civilian award in 2018 for excellence.

The gruesome murder of Noor Mukadam serves as a classic example of Pakistan’s instability in violence against the vulnerable. There seems a certain assurance that a man can get away with heinous acts without any fear of the law. Just this much reveals the course of the nation’s social construct..