Women Empowerment

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 […]

LODHRAN, Dec 16 : Lodhran witnessed a historic moment as Shehar Bano, the talented daughter of a security guard, made her international cricket debut. Representing Pakistan in the Women’s Under-19 T20 Asia Cup, she played her first match against Nepal in Malaysia. This marks a […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 : The participants at a two-day International Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) workshop kicked off here on Saturday gathered to discuss reshaping legislative frameworks for promoting gender equality and gender inclusiveness. The workshop, titled “Advancing Gender Equality in Legislation: A Workshop on Gender-Sensitive […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 : The highly anticipated two-day Islamabad Women Gala, celebrating women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship, officially kicked off here on Saturday at the Pak China Friendship Centre. The event, which runs through December 15, is expected to be a vibrant, inspiring, and impactful occasion […]

ISLAMABAD, Dec 13 :The National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) and UNFPA Pakistan have collaborated to finalize Pakistan’s first-ever Gender Parity Report for Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), to be presented in Parliament. This landmark report will be a result extensive consultations with key […]