Women Empowerment

UNITED NATIONS, Aug 14 : Three years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan has led to the striking erasure of women from public life, which is also reflected at the community and household levels, a senior official with the UN agency championing gender equality has said. […]

PESHAWAR, Aug 08 : Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday emphasized the importance of introducing the craftsmanship of women of this province on an international level to ensure their economic empowerment. Speaking at a meeting with a delegation from the Handicraft Association, including […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 20 (APP): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday, appreciating the Pakistani women for rendering valuable services in every field, said that the government was determined to provide equal opportunities to all talented women across the country. He was talking to the globally acclaimed […]

ISLAMABAD, Jul 19 (APP): The U.S Embassy in Islamabad on Friday held a graduation celebration for 100 women in the fifth cohort of the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE). Since 2020, the AWE has mentored over 330 Pakistani women to establish and scale up their […]

ISLAMABAD, Jun 24 (APP): As the world observes the International Day of Women in Diplomacy on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar appreciated the services and contributions of Pakistani women in the field of diplomacy. At the UNGA’s 76th Session, the […]

LAHORE, June 12 (Online): Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered to finalize consultative process and make amendment in immigration department rules to allow women to retain name of father in the National Identity Card (NIC) . Justice Asim Hafiz of high court gave this order […]

By Samina Chaudhary ISLAMABAD, May 26 (APP)::Electric-scooters are revolutionizing urban mobility in Islamabad, particularly for women, by offering a sustainable solution to traffic congestion with zero emissions and low costs. This trend reflects a broader global shift towards environmentally friendly and economically viable e-vehicles. As […]

PESHAWAR, May 18 (APP):Amidst the challenges of conservative traditions and limited opportunities, the women of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are resilient to prove their mettle in almost every field of life by breaking barriers and carving out spaces of influence in their respective communities. Through their determination […]

Rawalpindi (PNI) The Embassy of Switzerland in Pakistan and Fatima Jinnah Women University invited a vibrant audience for the screening of an award-winning documentary, Barefoot with Godfather of Soccer, by the filmmaker, Khalid Hasan Khan. In a welcome speech, by the Dean FASS-FJWU, Dr Sarwet […]