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Sexist media coverage of Aurat March reaffirms gender discrimination in journalism
Moving forward to the latest Aurat March, blasphemy allegations emerged which were backed by a video with poor audio quality which made it easy for the words being said in the video to be twisted and turned.
Aurat March challenges range from mainstreamed misogyny to state’s disregard for women rights
“It’s important for me to march every year because my voice has weight. When I go to the Aurat March, I make it a point to tell everyone that this is what I believe in. It does not benefit me but it is important for the women here, so I…
Sindh’s female farmers win right to manage their water
Although in rural areas across Pakistan, women have been an essential and vital part of farming, their role has been sidelined for centuries as it is being considered their ‘duty’
Pakistan’s television industry needs to up its game
Our television industry believed it was safe. Can you see it going down in flames? Do you feel that they need to get the show on the ground? In the last 10 to 15 years this television industry has shown exponential growth. Apparently, they…
Protest for Uighur Muslims
LAHORE: Friends of Uighur Muslims have arranged a demonstration to demand that alleged atrocities against them should end in China. Speaking to the protesters, Maulana Ahed Bilal, Ziaul Islam, and Samiul Haq alleged that Uighur Muslims are…
Look at the Bright Side!
"Centuries passed and still the same, War in our blood, some things never change. Fighting for land and personal gain, better your life, justify our pain. The end is knocking." "Lost" lyric from Avenged Sevenfold truly reflects the present…
