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‘Patriarchy makes it impossible to apply pro-women laws’

KARACHI: The previous government remains historic in terms of empowering women and fight against violence and discrimination by unanimously passing bills to stop anti-women practices. This was stated at a round table dialogue with the press held on Monday. The attendees also discussed the issue related to pro-women legislation and expectations from the upcoming assemblies. […]


Violence by in-laws: Woman beaten up, humiliated

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FAISALABAD: A man was arrested on Wednesday for beating up his wife and shaving her head apparently for not having a child, Gulberg police said. Police also arrested his mother and two sisters. The woman was recovered from the house and taken to a hospital. Later, was reported to be out of danger. Doctors treating […]