April 2, 2009

Reserved seats for women

FIFTEEN women candidates have been electedas members of the National Assembly on general seats which should suffice in the representation of women, particularlywhen the men represent women as well. Previous

Women in terrorism

THIS refers to the report, ‘BRA women claimcarrying out bomb attack’ (March 25). A bomb exploded in a café in the busyLiaquat Bazaar in Quettain which four people were injured

‘Prisoner 650 was indeed Dr Aafia’

By: Asif Mehmood LONDON – A startling new development in the case of Dr Aafia Siddiqui has emerged following the recent release of a British resident from Guantanamo as the

Sexually harassed LHWs cry out for justice

By Irfan Aligi KARACHI: Even though there has been a buzz about women’s rights lately and almost all the country seems to be actively supporting the cause, there are many

Harassment of women passengers

KARACHI: Expressing concern over harassment of women in public transport buses, Adviser to the Sindh Chief Minister Sharmila Farouqui on Wednesday suggested that the ladies compartment be shifted to the

Woman, daughter killed over marriage row

FAISALABAD: A woman and her daughter were gunned down over a marriage dispute in Sattiana on Wednesday. Arshad Ali of Chak 435-GB in Sattiana police precincts came to the house

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