Women
OIC conference adopts Islamabad Declaration, launches women's digital inclusion initiative
The two-day conference in Islamabad concludes, with OIC members pledging to strengthen policies and institutional mechanisms to ensure women's meaningful participation in political, economic and public life across the Muslim world.
August 13, 2026
Pakistani women riders stake their claim in centuries-old tent pegging tradition
Women riders are challenging tradition at Chakwal's Padshahan Tent Pegging Competition, overcoming financial and social barriers while inspiring a new generation of girls to embrace Pakistan's centuries-old equestrian sport.
June 27, 2026
Pakistan urges UNSC to place women at center of peacebuilding
Tells the UN Security Council that lasting peace requires women’s full participation, stronger protection for peacebuilders, adequate resources, and gender-responsive recovery in conflict and post-conflict settings.
June 18, 2026
One Indian woman died every 90 minutes in dowry cases in 2024: Report
The data has recorded 5,737 deaths linked to dowry-related violence last year, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for the highest number of cases. However, thousands of cases remain pending investigation or trial.
May 23, 2026
Human rights group says Taliban court code legitimizes violence: Reports
An Afghan human rights organization warns that a new penal code issued for courts run by the Taliban legitimizes violence against women and children, institutionalizes discrimination, and strips defendants of basic legal protections.
January 22, 2026
Malnutrition having 'harrowing' impact on Afghan women: WFP
Aid cuts are worsening Afghanistan’s hunger crisis, with the World Food Programme saying millions of women and children face acute malnutrition as clinics shut, pregnant women suffer, and families turn to early marriage and child labour to survive.
January 16, 2026
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Pakistan's Powerhouses: The Women Who Owned 2025
In 2025, Pakistani women made headlines across cricket, mountaineering, music, law, and global platforms, redefining representation and excellence while challenging social norms through record-breaking achievements, creative innovation, and rights-based advocacy at home and abroad.
December 31, 2025
Pakistan launches initiative to boost emergency response with smartphone cameras
Country's Punjab province has enabled citizens to live-stream emergencies to police through an app or a secure 15-call link.
November 29, 2025
Pakistan central bank highlights expansion of banking access for women
Pakistan’s banking access for women surged to 37 million accounts by June 2025, driven by policy reforms like the Banking on Equality initiative, digital platforms, and microfinance, boosting women’s financial inclusion, autonomy, and entrepreneurship opportunities
October 25, 2025
Pakistanis displaced by flooding in Punjab return to find homes and crops destroyed
2.6 million people displaced by recent floods in Pakistan’s Punjab province are returning to find their houses damaged
September 18, 2025