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Women in Pakistan
May 25, 2023
Where Are the Women in Pakistan’s Politics?
By Mariyam Suleman Anees
As the country gears up for fiercely controversial polls in October, what are the prospects for women’s political participation in Pakistan?
August 13, 2021
Is There Space in Pakistan for Women on Their Own?
By Nushmiya Sukhera
The expected arc of a woman’s life in Pakistan is living in her parents’ home and then that of her husband. But more women are striking out alone, seeking independence.
March 14, 2020
Behind Pakistani Feminists’ Fight for Rights
By Kaukab Tahir Shairani
Women in Pakistan are bearing the brunt of the country’s Islamic political ideology, in addition to its patriarchy.
March 10, 2020
Why Balochistan Needs Women’s Day
By Mariyam Suleman
Despite some little progress, women in Balochistan are still a very long way from equality.
March 02, 2020
Pakistani Women Are Ready for Another Aurat March. Is Pakistan?
By Tehreem Azeem
Since 2018, the march has attracted fierce criticism, especially online. But the organizers and participants are undaunted.
October 25, 2019
Balochistan’s Students Take to the Streets
By Mariyam Suleman
Protests at one of Pakistan’s largest universities continue to widen after a surveillance, harassment and blackmail scandal broke open.
May 31, 2019
Malala’s Father: ‘I Did Not Clip Her Wings’
By Daud Khattak
In a new book, Ziauddin Yousafzai recounts his struggle to challenge discrimination against girls and women in Pakistan.
March 01, 2016
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Vows to Stop Honor Killings
By Umair Jamal
Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif is determined to put an end to honor killings.
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