There has been much discussion on what ‘khimarÂ’, mentioned in Surah 24: An-Nur: 31, denotes. Having enjoined believing women to lower their gaze and to be mindful of their chastity,
The prime minister’s announcement of a ten per cent quota for women in all government departments is intended as a step to empower them. The intention as such is good.
LAHORE: The chief executive of Oxfam Great Britain has urged the media to play an effective role in imparting knowledge regarding the rights of women in Pakistan and help change
ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to bring before the National Assembly in its upcoming session a motion to form a parliamentary committee for nominating members of Election Commission of Pakistan
LAHORE, Aug 4: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) on Wednesday expressed concern over the spree of killings unleashed on Karachi after the assassination of a lawmaker, and called
TOBA TEK SINGH, Aug 4: Additional district and sessions judge Rana Riaz Ahmad on Wednesday handed down eight-year imprisonment and fined Rs30,000 to a seminary teacher for trying to rape
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