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Muslim women offered for sale in fake India ´auction´
NEW DELHI: Police in India are investigating how dozens of Muslim women were offered for sale in fake “auctions” online without their knowledge, in a case the victims say illustrates growing Islamophobia across the country. Photos of more than 80 women were reportedly uploaded in recent weeks to GitHub, an open software development platform, under…
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Ladies land only in Capital
ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) on Friday said the construction work on a dedicated ladies park was near completion and expected to open by July15. The park was being built on vacant space adjacent to green belts between sector I-8/2 and H-8/2 to promote healthy activities among women and children, said a news release. The…
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Pak cultural relics on display in China
BEIJING: A museum in central China”s Hunan Province kicked off an exhibition displaying more than 220 pieces of cultural relics from 10 countries including China, Syria, Lebanon, Cambodia and Pakistan. “Through the exhibition, we hope that visitors can appreciate the charm of the diverse cultures of Asian countries, and espy the exchange and integration of…
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5th death anniversary of Edhi observed
LAHORE: The fifth death anniversary of Maulana Abdul Sattar Edhi, a Pakistani humanitarian, was observed at Edhi Home Green Town, here on Thursday. Quran Khwani was offered there in which Edhi workers and a large number of people of different walks of life attended it. Later, food, juices, water and fruits were distributed among the…
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LADIESFUND launched a small network of women trailblazers across sectors in Lahore
Lahore (Muhammad Yasir) LADIESFUND launched a small network of women trailblazers across sectors in Lahore, to complement their growing network across Pakistan. 2014 LADIESFUND Lifetime Achievement Award winner Souriya Anwar, founder of SOS Children’s Villages Pakistan, hosted the intimate gathering of dynamic women in her palatial home. Begum Anwar, who has been wanting LADIESFUND to…
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Now transgenders can access Ehsaas multi-pronged initiatives
ISLAMABAD: The inclusion of transgenders in the historical poverty alleviation intervention of Ehsaas will help address the financial needs and empower this neglected segment of society. “The decision of including the transgender community in the Ehsaas program has been made keeping in view their needs as they are the most vulnerable segment of society”, Dr.…
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Paternity leave: Still vast disparity around the world
PARIS: The right to paternity leave is becoming more widespread, but there are still vast disparities in what dads are entitled to around the world. As France doubles the length of time fathers can take off work to 28 days Thursday, here is a snapshot of the situation. Paternity leave is generally much shorter…
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Woman moves Delhi HC for protection after conversion to Islam
ISLAMABAD: A woman has approached the New Delhi High Court demanding protection for herself and her family as she has been facing life-threats and witch hunting at the hands of Utter Pradesh Police, media and vigilante groups after embracing Islam at her own free will. According to her statements, both she and her family…
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US transgender student wins war against boys bathroom
WASHINGTON, United States: The United States Supreme Court granted a final win to a transgender high school student, Monday, who had fought for years to use the boys’ bathroom. The Supreme Court of the United States has declined to hear an appeal filed by Virginia school administrators who oppose allowing transgender teens to use bathrooms…
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Eco-friendly steps to make Pakistan tourist hub: PM
NARAN: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said with an eco-friendly infrastructure in place, Pakistan’s northern areas with their captivating natural beauty could become the world’s top tourist destination. “A strict implementation of bylaws to ensure preservation of green cover and cleanliness of tourist spots can help Pakistan capitalize the true potential of tourism,” the…