Chinese female astronaut inspires graduates at Peking University
Beijing: Exploring space means an enterprising spirit and an optimistic pursuit of the unknown, Chinese astronaut Wang Yaping said at...
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UK pledges up to £130m for girls’ education in Pakistan
Islamabad: The United Kingdom (UK) on Saturday announced a bilateral programme worth up to £130 million to support girls’ education...
Asif Ali Zardari’s mother passes away in Karachi
Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) co-chairperson and the former President Asif Ali Zardari’s mother Zareen Ara Bukhari has passed away...
Benazir Bhutto bravely fought against dictatorship: Bilawal Bhutto
Larkana: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday told a public gathering in Larkana that Benazir Bhutto bravely...
Remembering Benazir Bhutto on her birthday
On what would have been her 69th birthday, Benazir Bhutto’s family, friends and well-wishers took to Twitter in memory of...
Former Pakistani Ambassador to China Naghmana Hashmi wins Global Ambassadors Award
Islamabad: Diplomatic Insight Group has awarded former Ambassador of Pakistan to China Naghmana Hashmi with the Global Ambassadors Award for...
International Day for the elimination of sexual violence in conflict observed
Islamabad: Pakistan Sunday joined the international community in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict,...
US embassy launches Academy for Women Entrepreneurs
Islamabad: U.S. Embassy Islamabad’s Counselor for Commercial Affairs John Coronado congratulated more than 115 Pakistani women entrepreneurs on their selection...
100-year-old Italian woman has driving licence renewed
Rome: An Italian woman has had her driving licence renewed at the age of 100, becoming at least the country’s...
Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Week Of Celebrations Begin in Pakistan
Islamabad: Her Majesty The Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee celebrations started at the British High Commission in Islamabad Wednesday. It...
Pakistan to follow China for positive role of women: Industries Minister
China Economic Net Islamabad: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmood has said that Pakistan will encourage women...
Women in Italy were playing their full role in business: Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese
Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said on Monday that women in Italy were playing their full role...
Italy: Catherine Deneuve to receive Venice Film Festival honor
Venice: The great French film star Catherine Deneuve will receive the Golden Lion for lifetime achievement at the 79th Venice...
China a role model for women empowerment: FWCCI chief
Islamabad: President Faisalabad Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FWCCI) Nighat Shahid said on Sunday evening that China was a...
NZ PM Jacinda Ardern pays tributes to Benazir Bhutto, echoes her 1989 call to deepen democracy
Washington: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has used her Harvard University Commencement address in Boston to echo former Prime...
Pakistani activist receives Commonwealth Points of Light Award
Islamabad: Pakistani lawyer and activist Tahera Hasan received the Commonwealth Points of Light Award for her efforts promoting the wellbeing...
Closing the gap between law, policy and practice on women’s right to property
Islamabad: Legal Aid Society , Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy (SOC) Films and the National Commission for Human Rights(NCHR), held a conference in...
US Embassy supports women-led start-ups in Pakistan
Islamabad: Nine Pakistani women entrepreneurs left for the United States this week under a program funded by the U.S. Embassy...
Italy: Woman 72, to walk Marco Polo’s path from Venice to Beijing
Venice, A 72-year-old Italian woman has embarked on an epic journey between Venice and Beijing by foot, following the path...
Italy: Woman returns to school at 90
Rome: An Italian woman who missed out on formal education because of the second world war has returned to the...
Names of disqualified BISP beneficiaries to be reviewed for inclusion: Shazia Marri
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Shazia Marri Friday said the beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme...
US embassy opens expanded Lincoln Corner at FJWU
Islamabad: US Embassy Islamabad’s Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Raymond Castillo and Vice Chancellor Dr. Saima Hamid joined faculty and...
Zardari greets PPP supporters on Nusrat Bhutto’s birthday
Islamabad: Former President of Pakistan and President of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated the Jiyalas and...
AHC-PCB girls’ cup 2022 held with Serena’s support
Islamabad: The Australian High Commission (AHC) and the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) with the support of Serena Hotels Wednesday hosted...
Pakistan fully committed to protection of women’s rights: FO
Islamabad: Pakistan is fully committed to the promotion and protection of women’s rights, both nationally and internationally, the Foreign Office...
6th Edition of Women International Film Festival returns to Islamabad
Islamabad: The opening ceremony of Women International Film Festival (WIFF) took place on 8th March 2022, celebrating the International Women’s...
UN Women Pakistan, European Union launch communications campaign in media
Islamabad: In a bid to promote the role of women in advocating and leading the process of peace-building, National Counter...
Italy: The women in charge of Rome’s museums
Rome: On International Women's Day we highlight Rome's leading museums and archaeological sites - among the most important in the...
Imran Khan imposed on people: Shazia Marri
Islamabad: Central Information Secretary of PPP-P and member of the National Assembly Shazia Atta Marri has said that history of...
EU-supported campaign against hounour killing highlights legislative framework
Islamabad: Building on its previous 2019 campaign, the European Union Delegation to Pakistan in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of...
Italy: Albana Ferrarese holds special event to advocate women empowerment
Islamabad: Equality and diversity are an important aspect for the society’s growth, as the Women’s Day is nearing, people from...
Pakistani Couturier and Designer to exhibit fashion line at World’s First Sustainable Oceanic Catwalk in Italy
Rome: Pakistani fashion designers are highly acclaimed and revered for their exquisite introductions into the world of fashion. Pakistani Designer...
Queen Elizabeth II marks Platinum Jubilee with ‘Queen Camilla’ announcement
London: Queen Elizabeth II has become the first British monarch to reign for seven decades, announcing her "sincere wish" that...
Italy: ‘New Hope’ cooperative for migrant women finding work
Rome: 'New Hope' is the name of a tailor’s shop in the heart of Caserta, southern Italy, where eight women...
Justice Ayesha Malik appointed as first female judge of Supreme Court
Islamabad: Justice Ayesha Malik has been appointed as the first female judge of the Supreme Court (SC) of Pakistan on...
Pakistan condemns harassment of Muslim women in India
Islamabad Pakistan strongly condemns the despicable and totally unacceptable harassment and insult of Muslim women on the internet and purpose-built...
Inclusive govt, respect for women rights in Afghan govt’s interest: Qureshi tells Muttaqi
Islamabad: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Saturday told his Afghan counterpart that an inclusive government and respect for human rights,...
Australia supports workshops on gender-sensitive media reporting
Islamabad: The Australian High Commission and the Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) organised online training workshops for media professionals...
UNHCR pays tribute to men who support women and raise voices for their rights
Islamabad: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, paid tribute to men who actively support women and girls and played a positive...
US Embassy nominates Amna Baig for prestigious award
Islamabad: US Embassy Chargé d’affaires Angela P. Aggeler hosted an event to mark the 30th anniversary of the 16 Days...
Italy cinema icon Lina Wertmüller dies aged 93
Rome: Lina Wertmüller, one of Italy's greatest film directors and screen-writers, died in Rome on Wednesday night aged 93. The...
Women at the heart of dispossession, violence: Sherry Rehman
Islamabad: Giving a keynote speech on “A Gender Inclusive Development amidst Pandemic PPP Vice President Sherry Rehman said the impacts...
Pakistan women cricket chief, Olympic secretary discuss China, Commonwealth games
Lahore: Tania Malik, Head of Women's Cricket, Pakistan cricket board held a meeting with Muhammad Khalid Mahmood, Secretary Pakistan Olympic...
Italy unveils new bill to combat violence against women
Rome: Italian cabinet gives green light to new plans to tackle domestic abuse and violence against women. Italy's council of...
Ambassador Andreas Ferrarese and Albana Ferrarese advocate women empowerment
Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese and his wife Albana Ferrarese Sunday advocated for women empowerment, especially in Pakistan....
COAS pins rank badges of AMC Colonel Commandant to first-ever female general: ISPR
Rawalpindi: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa Friday pinned the badges of rank to formally install Lieutenant...
Violence against refugee women surged in 2020: UNHCR
United Nations: One in five refugee or internally displaced women have faced sexual violence, and the situation continues to worsen...
Swedish embassy, UN Women Pakistan kick off global drive against gender-based violence
Islamabad: As the ’16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence’ campaign has kicked off across the globe, the Swedish embassy...
Italy gives safe haven to Afghan Girl Sharbat Gula
Rome: Sharbat Gula, who gained worldwide fame as the green-eyed 'Afghan Girl' image by photojournalist Steve McCurry, has been welcomed...
US embassy partners with Pakistani women’s rights activist to launch 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign
Islamabad: In honor of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women and the 16 Days of Activism...
Italy draws up plans to fight violence against women
Rome: The Italian cabinet is to discuss a new package of measures designed to grant greater protection to women and...
US embassy, TiE join hands to fund women-led startups under APWE
Islamabad; The Founder Institute Acceleration Program launched for the top 12 shortlisted women led startups of Acceleration Program for Women...
Republic of Korea lifts visa restrictions on Pakistani E-9 workers with Mumtaz Zahra Baloch’e efforts
Seoul: The Korean government has decided to lift visa restrictions on foreign workers (E-9 visa category) under the Employment Permit...
Italy celebrates 90 years of cinema icon Monica Vitti
Rome: Italy Wednesday celebrated Monica Vitti, the much-loved Italian actress, who was born Maria Luisa Ceciarelli in Rome on 3...
China is a leader in women rights: IPMG
Gwadar Pro Karachi: China is a leader in women rights as it grants equal status to men and women, the...
Begum Nusrat Bhutto is symbol of courage, bravery and sacrifices: Rehman Malik
Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and senior leader of PPP Senator A. Rehman Malik has paid homage to Begum Nusrat Bhutto...
Nusrat Bhutto worked for democracy: Zardari
Islamabad: Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians, Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion of the tenth...
Ambassador MATSUDA congratulates PJLF for publishing Urdu translation of Japanese novel “Genji Monogatari-The Tale of Genji”
Islamabad: MATSUDA Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, has appreciated and extended his congratulations to Khurram Sohail, President of Pakistan-Japan...
The Millennium Education signs MoU with Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education
Islamabad: The Millennium Education (TME) and Pakistan Alliance for Girls Education (PAGE) joined hands by singing an MoU to establish...
EU, JPP host event to mark 19th World Day against the Death Penalty
Islamabad: The Delegation of the European Union (EU) to Pakistan and Justice Project Pakistan (JPP) on Thursday hosted an event...
Italy: Daniela Mapelli breaks 800-year-old glass ceiling.
Rome: The University of Padua has elected Daniela Mapelli as its new rector, the first woman to hold the top...
Afghan doctor in Pakistan wins the regional Nansen Refugee Award
Islamabad: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency announce Dr. Saleema Rehman as this year’s regional winner of the Nansen Refugee Award...
Pakistan’s visually impaired diplomat’s UN speech lauded
United Nations: Saima Saleem, a visually impaired Pakistani diplomat, has become the first to speak using Braille in the United...
Italy asks Pakistan to extradite parents of missing teen girl
Rome: Italy said on Thursday it had asked Pakistan to extradite the parents of a teenage girl suspected of having...
Italy: Sophia Loren to get award from Oscar Academy Museum
Rome: Oscar-winning Italian actress Sophia Loren will be honoured by the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, the long-awaited Los Angeles...
China is a role model for Pakistan on women progress: Industries Minister
China Economic Net Islamabad: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has said that China was a role...
Sherry Rehman blasts govt for attacking ECP
Islamabad: The PTI government’s comments and allegations on the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) are completely disgraceful, said PPP Vice...
The worth of woman’s life – A tale of gender called a woman
Dr Saira Asad A lot has been spoken on the issue of domestic violence against women since last year. It...
US embassy announces 700 additional graduate-level scholarships for Pakistani women
Islamabad: The United States Embassy in Pakistan has announced it will award an additional 700 graduate-level scholarships to Pakistani women...
UN delegation meets Senator Sherry Rehman
Islamabad: Stephen Brooking, Special Advisor and Head of Peace and Reconciliation, United Nations Assistance Mission and Peter Drewniany, Head of...
Pakistan lodges complaint with U.S. to probe assault on Dr Aafia Siddiqui
Islamabad: Pakistan has lodged a formal complaint with the authorities in the United States to investigate the assault on Dr...
PPP rejects Nilofer Bakhtiar’s appointment
Islamabad: Pakistan People's Party central leader and member National Assembly, Dr Nafisa Shah has rejected the appointment of Nilofar Bakhtiar...
Italy: Princess Diana’s niece gets married in Rome
Rome; Princess Diana’s niece Lady Kitty Spencer, a model for Dolce & Gabbana, married South African fashion tycoon Michael Lewis...
What is the wait for a bill on Violence against Women? asks Sherry Rehman
Islamabad: Condemning Noor Mukadam’s barbaric and gruesome murder, Pakistan People’s Party Vice President and Chair Foreign Affairs Senate Standing Committee,...
Fewer women than men will regain employment during coronavirus recovery: UN agency
United Nations: The inequalities between women and men in the world of work that have been exacerbated during the coronavirus...
Italy: Some villages in Calabria are offering new residents $ 33,000
Rome: Itching for a change after the COVID-19 pandemic restricted international travel for months? The Italian region of Calabria is...
Italy: Rediscovering women artists of the Renaissance
Rome: In his monumental Lives of the Artists Giorgio Vasari, the 16th-century chronicler of the painters of his century, devotes...
US Embassy Launches 2021 Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Program in Pakistan
Islamabad: US Embassy Minister Counselor for Public Affairs Ray Castillo welcomed more than 70 Pakistani women entrepreneurs to celebrate the...
Imran Khan is using overseas Pakistanis for money: Nafisa Shah
Islamabad: Pakistan People's Party central leader and National Assembly member Dr Nafisa Shah has termed the statement of federal minister...
Benazir Bhutto’s birthday anniversary celebrated
Islamabad: Former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto’s birthday ceremony was held in the chamber of Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Leader of...
The nation will never forget the struggle of Benazir Bhutto: Zardari
Islamabad: Former President of Pakistan and President of Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPPP) Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion of...
Montreal native named top woman chef in Italy
Modena: Italy is known for its first-class cuisine, and now a Montrealer is known as a first-class chef in making...
Amendments to the Electoral Reform Bill against constitution, says Sherry Rehman
Islamabad: Criticizing the government for bulldozing the Electoral Reforms Bill in the National Assembly, PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate...
Pakistan launches first coronavirus vaccine made with China’s help
China Economic Net Islamabad: Pakistan has launched its first coronavirus vaccine made with the help of experts from Iron Brother...
CPMA launched as part of China-Pakistan Health Corridor: Dr. Muhammad Shahbaz
Beijing : China Pakistan Medical Association (CPMA) was launched as part of China-Pakistan Health Corridor aimed at exploring cooperation between...
Italy: Sophia Loren wins David di Donatello Award for best actress
Rome: Giorgio Diritti's Volevo Nascondermi won seven David di Donatello awards including best film and best actor prize for Elio...
Sherry Rehman questions govt’s economic wisdom
Islamabad: After unjustified tariff hikes, now the government is thinking to renegotiate the IMF agreement, PPP Parliamentary Leader in the...
Italy’s Alessandra Galloni to be first woman to lead Reuters in 170 years
Rome: Reuters has named Italian journalist Alessandra Galloni as its next editor-in-chief, the first woman to lead the prestigious international...
First lady highlights importance of gender equality for national development
Karachi: The first Lady, Samina Alvi, here on Saturday called for meaningful engagement of women, constituting more than 50 percent...
Sherry Rehman seeks support for Aurat March
Islamabad: PPP Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman said the Aurat March has taken many shapes and forms...
HUAWEI launches ‘Women Developers Program’ for technological innovation
Gwadar Pro Karachi: Huawei Tuesday officially launched its HUAWEI Women Developers (HWD) program, which aims to empower women developers to...
US and Facebook Recognize Pakistani Women Entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day
Islamabad: The United States Mission to Pakistan, in partnership with Facebook, celebrated International Women’s Day 2021 by recognizing the achievements...
Women integral part of every society: Senator Rehman malik
Islamabad: Former Interior Minister and PPP senior leader Senator A. Rehman Malik has paid rich tribute to Pakistani women on...
Serena Collects Women Empowerment initiatives under one platform on International Women’s Day
Islamabad: Serena Hotels hosted a Women’s Day Breakfast and Crafts Bazaar to acknowledge the trailblazing women of society and to...
Italy: The women in charge of Rome’s museums
Rome: On International Women's Day we highlight Rome's leading museums and archaeological sites - among the most important in the...
Italy: Rome celebrates Women’s Day online with cultural events
Rome: On the occasion of International Women's Day, Roma Culture promotes the #DonneCultureRoma initiative, a programme of free events in...
Zardari felicitates women on International Women’s Day
Islamabad Former President of Pakistan and President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians Asif Ali Zardari has felicitated women all over the...
UNHCR organizes activities to mark International Women’s Day
Islamabad: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency marks International Women’s Day in Pakistan with a number of activities jointly organized with...
Golden Globes: Laura Pausini wins for Italy
Rome: Italian singer Laura Pausini is celebrating after winning a Golden Globe award for Best Original Song - Motion Picture...
Italy: A black designer aims to change fashion industry
Milan: Stella Jean is a Haitian-Italian clothes designer who is trying to change the Italian fashion industry by working with...
