Karachi, May 13 (IANS) Despite restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities on Aurat March in Karachi, hundreds gathered at Seaview to raise issues that continue to impact countless women across the country. Over the years, Aurat March has become one of Pakistan’s most visible platforms for discussion on women’s rights and social justice, a report has stated. “Among the most poignant moments was the tribute to Shanti, the 19-year-old bride from Lyari whose tragic death after alleged sexual viol…
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Islamabad, May 11 (IANS) The 28-point restrictions imposed on Aurat March Karachi by the government of Sindh province in Pakistan showcases “distressing example of familiar double standards” as women, who are celebrated during speeches and choreographed events, are labelled as threats by the state when they start demanding their rights, local media has highlighted. An editorial in leading Pakistani daily Dawn stated that the organisers had requested authorities to allow them to hold a march peac…
Johannesburg, April 1 (IANS) CIVICUS, a global civil society alliance, has called on the Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to end what it described as the continued harassment of activists and journalists as well as crackdown on protests across Pakistan. According to the organisation, more than two years since the Sharif-led coalition government came to power, Islamabad has failed to create an enabling environment for citizens and civil society to exercise their freedoms.Over the last two …