Women Empowerment

ABU DHABI, Apr 20 : The World Economic Forum (WEF) has announced the selection of Shamma bint Suhail Al Mazrouei, Minister of Community Development; Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council; and Tuka Waddah Alhanai, Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering at New […]

Karachi, Pakistan – Women journalists in Pakistan continue to face gender biases, career barriers, and digital threats that limit their growth and leadership. Despite progress, they remain underrepresented in decision-making roles and face frequent online harassment. Marking International Women’s Day 2025 under the theme “Accelerate […]

DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Feb 28 :Government Polytechnic Institute for Women on Friday held a grand ceremony to highlight the rights of women and their role in the country’s development. Assistant Commissioner Headquarters, Tehreem Shah was the chief guest of the event which was organized in […]

Islamabad/Lahore, February 25, 2025: National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE), HEC conducted its first Regional Event of Women Empowerment Mentoring Programme (WEMP) at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) combining participants from four Universities of Lahore including Kinnaird College for Women University, University of […]

PESHAWAR, Feb 16 : The issue of gender disparity in government jobs continues to be a major challenge, where women face significant barriers to equal opportunities in employment, pay, and career progression. Despite a series of reforms and policies aimed at promoting gender equality, the […]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 14 :The Islamabad Women Gala (Bahar Rang) is set to bring a vibrant celebration of women empowerment, culture and entrepreneurship to the federal capital, making it as a hub of culture, creativity, and commerce on February 15 and 16. This two-day extravaganza will […]

Peshawar (PNI) The latest onsite event under Pakistan Single Window (PSW)’s ‘Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Program’ took place in Peshawar on February 11th, 2025. Supported by LMKT and National Incubation Center (NIC) Peshawar, the event brought together over 50 women traders and entrepreneurs from Peshawar and […]

ISLAMABAD, Feb 03 : For many individuals in Islamabad, women vending has become more than just a livelihood, it is a vital source of income and empowerment for some of society’s most marginalized groups, including the unemployed, less educated, and those facing limited opportunities. In […]

UNITED NATIONS, Jan 01: The United Nations has told the Taliban to revoke a ban on Afghan women working in NGOs after the de facto government issued a circular warning international groups that they faced suspension and possible revocation of their license if they were […]

LAHORE, Dec 22 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday lauded the invaluable contributions of working women in Pakistan, acknowledging their essential role in building society and driving the nation’s economic progress. In his message on the occasion of National Working Women’s Day, the prime […]