In a country like Pakistan where violence is so rampant, can violence against women be singled out as a crime to be treated separately? Every act of violence should of course be condemned. But what is horrific about violence against women is that it is rooted in the contempt in which women are held in […]
On July 30, 2010, Daily Times exclusively reported that paedophilia was reaching alarming levels in Punjab. According to the available statistics, there were 2,012 cases of paedophilia reported in 2009; however, only 81 percent of these cases were registered with the police. Even when the cases are reported, the victims find it hard to bring […]
ISLAMABAD: The US announced $10 million on Sunday in humanitarian assistance for the flood relief efforts in the country. Terming it an initial contribution, Washington said it was prepared to give more funds for the relief efforts. US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said they will work closely with the government of Pakistan to ensure […]
Karachi: Every hour two women are beaten in Pakistan, according to an estimate by Human Development Foundation, a local NGO. Yet, almost a year after being cheered by the National Assembly on August 4, 2009, the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill, 2009, has not been passed. After years of struggle, parliament last year finally […]
SUKKUR: A man killed his daughter and her paramour in Shikarpur over Karo-Kari on Sunday. According to the police, Hasan Magsi strangled his daughter Sughra and her paramour Liaquat Jafri to death in village Mithrao Soomro in the limits of Shikarpur, alleging them of having illicit relations. Police said they arrested the accused, who confessed […]
HYDERABAD: Leaders and representatives of NGOs working for women’s rights have said that women today are more aware of their rights than before and have come out to protect them. Speaking at a women’s assembly organised by Oxfam-GB and Aurat Foundation, they said that it was not fair to always talk about excesses against women […]
By Jonaid Iqbal ISLAMABAD: Oxfam chief executive has said Pakistan is on the verge of change as regards to women rights and there has been improvement in the attitude of males towards them. “Things are moving forward although the pace might be slow,” she said. Dame Barbara Stocking, the chief executive of Oxfam, Great Britain, […]
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