Iranian protests are attracting support from across society as they evolve into an anti-government movement. Male students, soccer stars and striking workers have added to this show of opposition. This sort of coalition will make it harder for state authorities to suppress in spite of a violent crackdown, experts say. They were sparked by the … Read more
Former captain of Afghan girls’ robotics team breaks down in tears at UN General Assembly. Urged world leaders to unite and demand reopening of girls’ schools and protection of their rights. Malala Yousafzai chides heads of state for lack of action. Somaya Faruqi, the former captain of the Afghan girls’ robotics team. They broke down … Read more
KARACHI: Two sisters were found dead in the underground water tank of their house in Orangi Town area of Karachi, Bol News reported. The incident happened in Faqir Colony area of Orangi Town. Police have shifted the bodies to Abbasi Shaheed Hospital for post-mortem while further investigation is underway. The investigators collected samples for chemical … Read more
Malala Yousafzai was shot in the head by a Pakistani Taliban gunman in 2012. She went on to win the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in education. Millions of girls lose access to schools as a result of climate-related events such as drought and floods. STOCKHOLM: Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai told Reuters … Read more
As the Taliban ban on female education demonstrates, the movement’s ultra-conservatives still have tight control of the Islamist organisation and reveals a power struggle, analysts believe. An worldwide outcry has been sparked by the restriction, which has left many in the Taliban organisation perplexed. Senior Taliban members described the order as “devastating,” according to AFP. … Read more
A V.F. staff writer assesses who really won and who truly lost on HBO’s contentious series Girls a decade after it premiered. Hannah Horvath, without sarcasm, exclaims, “I’m 13 pounds overweight, and it’s been dreadful for me my whole life!” On Girls, Lena Dunham, Jenni Konner, and Judd Apatow’s breakthrough HBO sitcom that launched ten … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari on Tuesday said that the government had taken various steps to provide a conducive working environment for women and girls. Addressing the launching ceremony of the National Gender Policy Framework here in the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives, she said that the Ministry of … Read more
Yashraj Mukhate’s amusing remixes are simply too good to pass up, and they’ll go viral in no time. He had a huge success with his remix of Shehnaaz Gill’s lyrics “Saada Kutta Tommy.” He’s back with a new mashup, this time featuring Shehnaaz Gill. ‘Boring Day,‘ a charming melody, has become popular on social media. … Read more
LAHORE: The trials of Punjab’s U-17 boys, U-16 Girls boxing teams were held at Nishtar Park Sports Complex (NPSC) Gymnasium Hall here on Tuesday. The trials of Punjab’s U-17 boys, U-16 Girls boxing teams were held at Nishtar Park Sports Complex Gymnasium Hall. More than 60 boys and girls from all nine divisions of the … Read more
Straddling the edge of the Arabian Sea, Lyari, a small shantytown south of Karachi, has long been a poster child for gang wars and drug trafficking. However, it is also known as “mini Brazil” among soccer fans for the talented male football players that this run-down locality has produced over the decades. Now, young girls … Read more
LAHORE: The postmortem report of deceased orphan of the Daar ul Amaan (Kashana) shelter home Iqra Kainat has revealed that she died due to hunger and thirst, BOL reported today. According to the details, the postmortem report of Iqra Kainat, the main witness of the Kashahna scandal, appeared in the report that Iqra died due … Read more
International Day of Women and Girls in Science was marked across the globe on Tuesday, (February 11) including Pakistan with a call to ensure participation of women and girls in the male-dominated field of science through increased investment and giving them opportunities and incentives. According to the details, On 22 December 2015, the General Assembly … Read more
