CJP underlines importance to implement laws regarding women rights
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Kashmiri women suffered worst due to Indian savagery: Mushaal
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP):Chairperson of Peace and Culture Organization Mushaal Hussein Mullick on Wednesday came down hard on the fascist Narendra Modi fascist government for using the “rape of Kashmiri women as a weapon of war to humiliate Kashmiris and suppress the ongoing freedom struggle to shackles of Indian brutal subjugation”. Speaking as the chief… Continue reading Kashmiri women suffered worst due to Indian savagery: Mushaal
Kundi urges media to play proactive role to sensitize masses on women rights
Kundi urges media to play proactive role to sensitize masses on women rights
UN rights chief urges Taliban to ‘immediately’ reverse restrictions on women
UN rights chief urges Taliban to ‘immediately’ reverse restrictions on women
President upholds order to grant due share to sisters in inherited property
ISLAMABAD, Dec 27 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the orders of the Federal Ombudsman for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplace (FOSPAH) to grant four sisters their due share in the inherited property belonging to their deceased father after putting the property for open auction or sale and the proceeds to be… Continue reading President upholds order to grant due share to sisters in inherited property
Pasha for legislation to strengthen women participation in labour force
ISLAMABAD, Sep 14 (APP):State Minister for Finance and Revenue, Aisha Ghaus Pasha here on Wednesday highlighted the importance of developing a legal framework and creating enabling environment to encourage women strengthen their participation in labour force. Speaking at the “Regional Seminar for the Asia Pacific Region Parliaments on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),” the minister… Continue reading Pasha for legislation to strengthen women participation in labour force
Pakistan fully committed to protection of women’s rights: FO
ISLAMABAD, Mar 8 (APP): Pakistan is fully committed to the promotion and protection of women’s rights, both nationally and internationally, the Foreign Office said Tuesday. In a special message on International Women’s Day, the Foreign Office said through various policy measures and legislation, Pakistan continued to make utmost efforts for women empowerment and their equal… Continue reading Pakistan fully committed to protection of women’s rights: FO
UN chief calls for defending women’s rights
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 8 (APP): UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said in a message released Monday on the eve of International Women’s Day that the world “cannot emerge from the (coronavirus) pandemic with the clock spinning backwards on gender equality”. The UN chief highlighted the contribution that women have made to ending the pandemic, hailed… Continue reading UN chief calls for defending women’s rights
Women rights delivery must for social progress: FM
MULTAN, Jan 22 (APP): Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Hussain Qureshi on Saturday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government took different legislative steps to ensure women protection and delivery of their right in inheritance. While addressing a ceremony titled “The role of influential women in peace building” held under auspices of District Women Forum here,… Continue reading Women rights delivery must for social progress: FM
China welcomes latest decree on protection of women rights in Afghanistan
BEIJING, Dec 6 (APP):Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian Monday hoped that the latest decree on the protection of basic human rights and rights of women and children issued by Afghanistan supreme leader would be implemented. “As a friendly neighbor of Afghanistan, China hopes that the relevant laws and regulations will be implemented, including the… Continue reading China welcomes latest decree on protection of women rights in Afghanistan
Governor decides to launch campaign to curb women violence in varsities
Governor Punjab asked for the recommendations regarding the campaign from Vice Chancellors of universities within one week. Women Peace Council will also collaborate for awareness campaign. Governor Punjab Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar had a meeting with a delegation of Women Peace Council led by member of Punjab Assembly Uzma Kardar here at Governor House. On this… Continue reading Governor decides to launch campaign to curb women violence in varsities
Women’s welfare, protection top priority of govt.: Mazari
ISLAMABAD, May 25 (APP): Minister for Human Rights D. Shireen Mazari has said that the Government of Pakistan had played a critical role in ensuring welfare and protection of marginalised segments of the society and taken concrete steps to curb gender-based violence. Addressing an online Women’s Forum marking 70 years of China-Pakistan diplomatic relations, the… Continue reading Women’s welfare, protection top priority of govt.: Mazari
Women rights campaign to start in various districts: Ghazala Saifi
ISLAMABAD, Jan 07 (APP): Parliamentary Secretary for National History Literary Heritage Division MNA Ghazala Saifi Thursday said that woman rights campaign would be started soon in various districts of the country. The aim of the campaign to bring awareness among rural women about their basic rights. Talking to APP she said that government had played… Continue reading Women rights campaign to start in various districts: Ghazala Saifi
President to chair meeting on national measures for women rights’ protection on Wednesday
ISLAMABAD, Dec 22 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi will preside over a meeting on national measures for the protection of women rights at the Aiwan-e-Sadr on Wednesday. The meeting will review proposals for the promotion of economic, social and legal independence of women. It will deliberate on the issues of women’s inheritance rights, economic independence, access… Continue reading President to chair meeting on national measures for women rights’ protection on Wednesday
FM endorses women empowerment goal at UN’s high-level meeting
ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP): At a high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, the Foreign Minister on Friday expressed strong support for the full realization of women’s rights. In his virtual address from Islamabad, the Foreign Minister reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to the fulfilment… Continue reading FM endorses women empowerment goal at UN’s high-level meeting
Qureshi urges enhanced efforts to achieve women rights goals under Beijing Platform for Action
ISLAMABAD, Oct 02 (APP): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday while reiterating Pakistan’s firm commitment to protect and promote women rights, urged the international community to put in more efforts to achieve the goals set under Beijing Platform for Action on women rights and freedom. “While progress is being made, we are off pace to… Continue reading Qureshi urges enhanced efforts to achieve women rights goals under Beijing Platform for Action