Gender-based violence and discrimination: Violence against women and girls, including domestic violence, rape, “honor killings”, acid attacks and trafficking, are rampant in Pakistan. The existing legal code discriminates against women
KARACHI, January 15,2005: A medical board compnising two lady doctors has confirmed that Dr Shazia Memon was raped, hospital sources told The Nation on Friday. Medical examination of Dr Shazia
The federal government resorted to the use of press advice and suspension of advertisements to tone down coverage of sectarian violence in the Northern Areas of Pakistan and unrelated incident
Ten persons, including nine journalists, were injured on January 14 when activists of a sectarian religious organization attacked the Lahore Press Club (LPC) in the capital city of Punjab province
Ten persons, including nine journalists, were injured on January 14 when activists of a sectarian religious organization attacked the Lahore Press Club (LPC) in the capital city of Punjab province
ISLAMABAD,January 15,2005:Army personnel are being implicated in the gang rape of woman doctor at Sui for political gains, said ISPR spokesman Major General Shaukat Sultan on January 14. The Alliance
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