I was taking tests from my students on the board yesterday. I called Sabarmeen to write the answer to the question on the blackboard. She wrote the answer appropriately and I appreciated her but suddenly noise arose in the classroom. Check her hand, check her hand. I checked her hand and was surprised because she...
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March 9, 2024March 9, 2024Columns
Empowerment Exploited: The Feminist Concussions
A contemplation of the complexities and contradictions inherent in the pursuit of women’s empowerment Abuse is not confined to vulnerable women alone. The victims or survivors can include various labels, dictums, and watchwords. One such impactful term is ’empowerment,’ especially concerning women’s emancipation. Both academic literature and discourse beyond academia have extensively utilized this expression...
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March 8, 2024March 8, 2024World
International Women’s day: Why is it celebrated on March 8?
International Women’s Day has descended upon us. It is the day women all around the globe are celebrated for their achievements, strengths and impact on the world. It is a day to acknowledge and honour their rights and progress. This year’s United Nations (UN) theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is “Invest in Women: Accelerate...
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March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Pakistan
Punjab MPAs take oath on reserved seats amid ruckus by PTI-backed SIC
At least 21 women and three members of minority communities Friday took their oath as Members of the Punjab Assembly (MPAs) on reserved seats, as the provincial assembly’s session was marred by the ruckus created by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council lawmakers. The oath to the newly inducted lawmakers on the reserved seats was...
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March 8, 2024March 8, 2024Pakistan
President Arif Alvi given farewell guard of honour
ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi was presented with a farewell guard of honour on Friday, marking the culmination of his term as the 13th head of state, while Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari is poised to become the new president with the support of the allied parties in tomorrow’s election. Alvi was...
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March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Pakistan
Ramadan 2024: Minimum Nisab fixed at Rs135,179 for Zakat
The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Security has said banks will deduct Zakat for 1444-45 Hijri from accounts holding a minimum balance of Rs135, 179 on the first day of Ramadan this year. Announcing the Nisab for Zakat in 2024, the ministry said Zakat will be applicable on the savings accounts/ profit and loss...
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March 7, 2024March 7, 2024Pakistan
Anti-judiciary campaign: IHC reserves verdict on Asad Toor’s plea against FIA’s arrest
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday reserved its verdict on journalist Asad Toor’s petition against arrest and alleged harassment by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). During the hearing today, IHC Chief Justice Aamer Farooq lamented the discrepancies in the inquiry initiated by the investigation agency and the First Information Report (FIR) registered against Toor....
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March 5, 2024March 5, 2024Pakistan
Death toll from rain, snowfall surges to 36 in KP
PESHAWAR: Death toll from the recent devastating rains and snowfall across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa surged to 36 on Monday, Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said. It added that 43 people were injured in disaster. The authority said 25 of the deceased and 22 injured were children. It said eight persons were killed and seven injured in...
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March 5, 2024March 5, 2024Pakistan
Rivals in agreement on judicial probes into thorny issues
• Bilawal endorses PTI call for inquiry into May 9; PTI-backed MNAs suggest investigation into alleged rigging, cipher issue • Speaker intervenes after opposition riled up by PPP chief’s remarks ISLAMABAD: Amidst fiery speeches, the National Assembly on Monday witnessed a glimmer of hope as members sitting on the opposition and treasury benches seemed to...
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March 5, 2024March 5, 2024Pakistan
KP Assembly okays Rs159 billion for govt’s March expenditure
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly on Monday approved Rs159 billion funds for the provincial government’s expenditure for the current month. On Oct 26 last year, the then caretaker government unveiled its Rs529.11 billion spending plan from November to February. The caretaker cabinet was de-notified on March 1, a day after the expiry of those four...