Washington — When Suriya Bibi was running for a seat earlier this year on the Khyber Pakhtunkwa provincial assembly, she faced numerous challenges beyond being a woman and hailing from a minority sect in Pakistan's remote district of Chitral.
On International Women’s Day, March 8, women in major cities across Pakistan, including Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi and Multan,
In Pakistan, as in corporate boardrooms around the country women are often absent. In recent years this has changed at a glacial pace.
In the bustling political landscape of Pakistan, a resounding call for gender equality echoes through the halls of power.
In the bustling political landscape of Pakistan, a resounding call for gender equality echoes through the halls of power.
The Pakistan elections are only a day away, on February 8, and candida
PESHAWAR: In the lead-up to Pakistan’s general elections on Thursday, a concerning reality emerges regarding the inadequate prioritization of women’s representation within political parties.
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 120 million people were pushed into vulnerable situations and we witnessed a great need for more community engagement and participation across the board.
ISLAMABAD: As political parties get ready for the upcoming general elections in February, they ought to think about feeling the pulse of a populace that is eager for change, according to Dawn.
In a significant development, representatives from major political parties have unequivocally expressed their commitment to advancing women’s political participation.