MITHI: In this desert town of Sindh, Hindus prepare meals for fasting Muslims, who in turn gather to welcome a Holi procession, a rare moment of religious solidarity in the Islamic nation. Discrimination against minorities runs deep in Muslim-majority Pakistan, but those
These views were expressed by the organizers of the Aurat March KARACHI: This year, the “Aurat March” will be held in Karachi on May 11, 2025 instead of International Women’s Day, in view of respect for the holy month of Ramazan. Our
KARACHI: Hundreds of women from different parts of the city gathered in Ibrahim Hyderi, demanding that the government immediately cancel the six-canal project on the Indus River. They stressed that this was not just about cultivating agricultural land but a matter of
KARACHI: Working-class women held a rally to raise their voices against anti-people policies and for the protection of Sindh’s rights. The rally, which began at the Youth Auditorium and ended at the Arts Council of Pakistan, drew large numbers of women, men,
In 2019, France adopted a “feminist diplomacy strategy” that places gender equality and the rights of women and girls among the top priorities of its foreign policy. France’s feminist diplomacy is based on the principle of equal rights – a fundamental principle
Women’s Day is often marked by floral tributes and speeches honouring the achievements of women. But in Pakistan, this day carries a weight far heavier than mere recognition. It serves as a stark reminder of the two realities that define the lives
Renowned actor Sajid Hasan has defended his son, Sahir Hasan, calling the drug trafficking charges against him “fabricated” and a deliberate attempt to shift focus away from the prime suspect, Armaghan, in the Mustafa Amir murder case. He alleged that the police
In a move against the recently passed PECA Amendment Act 2025, journalist bodies, legal experts and human rights organisations have united to launch a joint struggle for its immediate annulment. A convention will be held on March 1, 2025, at the Karachi
A seminar titled “Challenges Faced by Police and Journalists in the Digital Era” was organised by the Sindh police with the Crime Reporters Association. The seminar was held at the Driving Licence Branch Clifton on 18-February-2025. Sindh IGP Ghulam Nabi Memon, Additional
KARACHI: In grade 4, Zunaira Qayyum Baloch, had startled senior professor Dr Hamid Ali Baloch, and assistant professor Zahir Mengal of University of Balochistan. They were speakers at an interactive reading club session, The Importance of Reading, in the School of Intensive