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10th May, 2013
KP govt confirms women vote blocked by political parties
A provincial minister has confirmed that women vote would be blocked in parts of KP under the tacit approval of PPP, ANP, JUI-F, PML-N and JI.
A provincial minister has confirmed that women vote would be blocked in parts of KP under the tacit approval of PPP, ANP, JUI-F, PML-N and JI.
9th May, 2013
Agreement to allow women voting in Bajaur
Parties in Bajaur Agency have agreed to encourage local women to cast vote on May 11.
Parties in Bajaur Agency have agreed to encourage local women to cast vote on May 11.
9th May, 2013
Elders won’t let Paikhel women cast vote
The Paikhel elders were not allowing the women of their families to vote, considering this would be a digression from their age-old patriarchal traditions.
The Paikhel elders were not allowing the women of their families to vote, considering this would be a digression from their age-old patriarchal traditions.
7th May, 2013
Women that defy
“Beyond Bias and Barriers: Women of Pakistan in Science and Technology”
“Beyond Bias and Barriers: Women of Pakistan in Science and Technology”
7th May, 2013
Missing women voters?
The big puzzle is why political do not parties mobilise women voters in spite of the incredibly high electoral returns this promises.
The big puzzle is why political do not parties mobilise women voters in spite of the incredibly high electoral returns this promises.
6th May, 2013
A glance at Sindh’s female election hopefuls
Dawn.com's brief profiles of the female candidates from Sindh who are contesting general seats in the 2013 elections.
Dawn.com's brief profiles of the female candidates from Sindh who are contesting general seats in the 2013 elections.
3rd May, 2013
Women voters can transform electoral politics – if given the chance
In part IV of the series, Dawn.com examines why female voters are given little importance, and how prioritising them could change the face of politics.
In part IV of the series, Dawn.com examines why female voters are given little importance, and how prioritising them could change the face of politics.
2nd May, 2013
In Sahiwal, a play may get women to vote for the first time in decades
The play organisers held several group discussions with elders from both the Biraderis in the region to convince them to allow their women to vote.
The play organisers held several group discussions with elders from both the Biraderis in the region to convince them to allow their women to vote.
2nd May, 2013
Women’s vote: winds of change blowing in KP
Regions previously opposed to women’s right to vote are making headway in letting women exercise their franchise on May 11.
Regions previously opposed to women’s right to vote are making headway in letting women exercise their franchise on May 11.
2nd May, 2013
Jail inmates to exercise their right to vote
For the first time in history, 1,170 of the total 60,000 prisoners in different jails of the Punjab have been allowed to vote, it has been learnt.
For the first time in history, 1,170 of the total 60,000 prisoners in different jails of the Punjab have been allowed to vote, it has been learnt.
30th April, 2013
Government body launches website to facilitate women scientists
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology has taken a lead to facilitate women in scientific communities
Pakistan Council for Science and Technology has taken a lead to facilitate women in scientific communities
26th April, 2013
What are female politicians doing for women?
Whether it’s Badam Zari from Bajaur, or Veeru Kohli form Hyderabad, women are trying their luck by running for the upcoming elections on general seats.
Whether it’s Badam Zari from Bajaur, or Veeru Kohli form Hyderabad, women are trying their luck by running for the upcoming elections on general seats.
26th April, 2013
Businessman held in India over rape of US charity worker
Police in eastern India have arrested a local businessman for allegedly raping a US charity worker, an official said on Friday.
Police in eastern India have arrested a local businessman for allegedly raping a US charity worker, an official said on Friday.
25th April, 2013
Taliban, taboos bar millions of women from Pakistan vote
Voting for a man whom married women do not know was grounds for automatic divorce.
Voting for a man whom married women do not know was grounds for automatic divorce.
21st April, 2013
Condition of minor rape victim improving: Delhi hospital
A team of doctors at New Delhi's top government hospital are treating the child and officials said that she was in “stable condition”.
A team of doctors at New Delhi's top government hospital are treating the child and officials said that she was in “stable condition”.
9th April, 2013
Most women at Kabul prison accused of moral crimes
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
Mariam has spent the past three months in a jail cell, without any idea of why she was imprisoned, what charges she faces or when she can leave.
4th April, 2013
Man kills nine in axe rampage in central India
An Indian villager axed to death four women and five young girls on Thursday, while apparently mentally disturbed after his wife left him.
An Indian villager axed to death four women and five young girls on Thursday, while apparently mentally disturbed after his wife left him.
18th March, 2013
Police close to arresting Swiss rape victim’s assailants
Indian police say they are poised to arrest four people suspected of gang-raping a Swiss woman on Friday.
Indian police say they are poised to arrest four people suspected of gang-raping a Swiss woman on Friday.
15th March, 2013
Intel Pakistan and Karachi Press Club tap into the potential of women in media
The event focused on digital literacy, problem-solving and collaboration skills for professional and personal growth of women in media.
The event focused on digital literacy, problem-solving and collaboration skills for professional and personal growth of women in media.
9th March, 2013
International Women’s Day: Hear me roar
Photos from around the world showing the solidarity, strength and struggle of women on International Women's Day 2013.
Photos from around the world showing the solidarity, strength and struggle of women on International Women's Day 2013.
