Staff Writer Islamabad: The British High Commission Islamabad commemorated the International Women’s Day this week with an affirmation to increase digital access for women and celebrating the UK’s support to women and girls in Pakistan. Earlier in the week, similar events were held at the British Deputy High Commission, Karachi and the British High Commission […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Lahore: Pakistan’s top climber Naila Kiani this week announced that she will be climbing Mount Everest and Mount Lhotse in Nepal in April while Shehroze Kashif said that he will climb Mount Annapurna and Mount Dhaulagiri in Nepal. The duo aims to raise the Pakistani flag at the top of these 8,000-meter peaks. […]
Read MoreStaff Writer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the women were like the backbone of the Pakistani family system, society, country and economy in every sphere of life. In her special message on International Women’s Day, the federal minister paid her tribute to the women across the world […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan Jakob Linulf this week urged for women empowerment. “Let’s continue to empower women and promote gender equality! Today is #InternationalWomensDay. Almost 1 in 3 women have been subjected to physical and/or sexual violence at least once in their life,” he tweeted on the International Women Day. He […]
Read MoreChina Daily Beijing: More women and those from grassroots sectors have been elected deputies to the 14th National People’s Congress, the country’s top legislature, a report said. The report on the qualifications of the 14th NPC deputies was adopted by the NPC Standing Committee on Friday when it closed its latest session. The report confirmed […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The British Council Pakistan this week announced the third cohort of Scholarships for Women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) for women. Over 100 scholarships are available to women STEM scholars from Asia and the Americas to pursue a master’s degree in the United Kingdom, out of which 48 scholarships are reserved […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Education specialist Sania Alam from Pakistan was this week awarded the prestigious “Brain of the Year” award by the UK’s Brain Trust for her contributions to mental literacy and her promotion of education through super-learning. The award ceremony, which was held in London’s Soho district, was presided over by Trust Chairman Raymond […]
Read MoreBrescia: Italian skier Elena Fanchini, whose career was cut short by a tumor, has died. She was 37. Fanchini passed away at her home in Solato, near Brescia, the Italian Winter Sports Federation announced. Fanchini died on the same day that fellow Italian Marta Bassino won the super-G at the world championships in Meribel, France; […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change, Senator Sherry Rehman in her message on National Women’s Day said this week that the courageous women drive Pakistan’s documented and undocumented economy who were not only the capital rather the support of the country. In a series of tweets, the federal minister paid tribute to the […]
Read MoreCanberra: High Commissioner Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri hosted a dinner in honour of Pakistan Women’s National Cricket Team at Pakistan House, Canberra this week. The Team is visiting Australia for a One Day Internationals (ODIs) and Twenty-Twenty Internationals (T20s) Series. During their tour, the Team played three ODIs and three T20s against Australia Women’s National Cricket […]
Read MoreThe Italian pair of Sara Conti and Niccolo Macii clinched a historic gold medal in pair skating at the International Skating Union (ISU) European Figure Skating Championships in Espoo. While the duo bagged the first European title in pair skating for Italy, compatriots Rebecca Ghilardi and Filippo Ambrosini brought more joy by adding a silver, […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Ambassador of Italy to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese this week urged for greater economic empowerment of the women. Speaking at a function here, the envoy said women’s economic and social empowerment was essential for the development of any society and also for sustainable economic development. In Pakistan, he said, women are leading the […]
Read MoreKent Harris Aviano Air Base: Audrey Pounds didn’t step foot onto a wrestling mat until she was an eighth-grader. Now, it’s hard to keep the Naples freshman off one. “I really found my thing,” she said after winning all four of her matches at 138 pounds in a five-team wrestling meet at Aviano. It’s the […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week watched the cricket match between Governor-General’s XI and Pakistan women. “Real honour to join Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia H.E. General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Retd) for the Pakistan v Governor General XI match at Allan Border Field Brisbane,” he tweeted […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Former Interior Minister Senator Rehman Malik’s sons Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik this week paid tribute to former premier Benazir Bhutto for her unmatched services to the nation. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto for her unmatched service to Pakistan and its people, her patience, bravery, fearlessness, and struggle against extremist forces. […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis Sajid Hussain Turi this week said that former premier Benazir Bhutto will be missed by Pakistan in every era. “Remembering Shaheed Mohtarma #BenazirBhutto on her sad martyrdom anniversary, who laid down her life for Pakistan & its people. She fought throughout her life to save Pakistan from […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said this week that the life and political struggle of martyred Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto for the sake of people, constitution, parliament and the country was matchless like her name. In a series of tweets, the federal minister paid homage on the 15th martyrdom anniversary […]
Read MoreIslamabad: The British Council-led Aawaz II programme organised its sixth learning and development forum in the federal capital to recognise the contributions of community leaders to address gender-based violence and intolerance. The forum brought together stakeholders, including representatives of the British Council, British High Commission, Islamabad, government organisations, civil society, and community leaders, to address […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week felicitated Ayla Majid on becoming first South Asian woman to be appointed as Vice President of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). With the appointment, Majid has made history as she is the first South Asian woman to be elected for this global position […]
Read MoreMilan: Italy s sports authorities are studying reports of undue psychological pressure being placed on its young women gymnasts over their eating habits, after a complaint was lodged with a prosecutor. “Medals are a matter of national pride but no medal can make up for inappropriate behaviour,” Sports Minister Andrea Abodi said on Wednesday, Italian […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Brothers of Italy (FdI) leader Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s first woman premier before President Sergio Mattarella this week. Meloni takes over the helm of government from Mario Draghi after her FdI spearheaded the right-wing coalition to victory in last month’s general election, winning around 26% of the vote on its […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman this week eulogized Begum Nusrat Bhutto, the spouse of former prime minister Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, on her 11th death anniversary. In her message received here, the federal minister said, “On the death anniversary of the mother of democracy Begum Nusrat Bhutto, I pay tribute […]
Read MoreAlexandra Hurtado King Charles III’s niece, Zara Tindall is the face of Musto’s Autumn Winter 2022 Marina Collection. The sailing and outdoor clothing brand tweeted on Monday, Oct. 17: “Introducing Musto ambassador Zara Tindall as the face of our Autumn Winter 2022 Marina Collection. Having worked with Musto in and out of the saddle for […]
Read MoreNew York: The Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, recently had a fan moment with one of his favorites, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. Zardari has been in the US since 19 September and attended the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York yesterday where he met […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Minister for Climate Change, Sherry Rehman said this week that there was no room for harassment of women which should be condemned at every forum. Addressing a “Dialogue on Growing Violence Against Women in Politics” in Islamabad, she said no civilized society allow harassment against women. Sherry Rehman said forty nine percent […]
Read MorePaul Kirby Rome: Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni has claimed victory in Italy’s election, and is on course to become the country’s first female prime minister. Ms Meloni is widely expected to form Italy’s most right-wing government since World War Two. That will alarm much of Europe as Italy is the EU’s third-biggest economy. However, speaking […]
Read MoreChristopher Phillips Britain’s new Prime Minister, Liz Truss, used her speech at the UN General Assembly to outline her vision for the UK and the world. She called for democracies to stand up and be counted in the face of destabilizing authoritarian aggression. Truss’s team were keen to emphasize that this meant new economic as […]
Read MoreWindsor Castle: Britain said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II this week at a historic state funeral attended by world leaders, before a ceremonial journey past hundreds of thousands of mourners to her final place of rest. Huge crowds gathered in London to watch as the queen’s flag-draped coffin, topped with the Imperial State Crown, her […]
Read MoreNewswire London: When she was a child growing up in Nigeria, Timie Ogunmola’s father used to show her black-and-white pictures of his trip to London in 1953 to attend Queen Elizabeth’s coronation as an official in what was then his country’s colonial administration. Now a resident of Edinburgh in her 60s, Ogunmola was among thousands […]
Read MoreNewswire Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the summer. The Queen came to the throne in 1952 and witnessed enormous social change. Her son King Charles III […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Aseefa Bhutto Zardari took to Twitter this week appealing her followers to voluntarily contribute by raising funds and donations in order to help Pakistan’s flood-affected population. Aseefa Bhutto mentioned that the magnitude of destruction brought by the floods was heartbreaking. She reminded the populace that they (the […]
Read MoreTokyo: Designer Hanae Mori, known for her elegant signature butterfly motifs, numerous cinema fashions and the wedding gown of Japan’s empress, has died, local media reported. She was 96. Mori symbolized the rise of Japan as a modern, fashionable nation and the rise of the working woman. The reports said she died August 11, but […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: The International Rescue Committee , under the “Teach and Educate Adolescent Girls with Community Help” project funded with UK aid from the British people, this week organized an event “Educating Girls in Balochistan” at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. Shabnam Baloch, Country Director, IRC while speaking at the event said […]
Read MoreThe International Cricket Council has announced the first five players selected as 100% Cricket Superstars ahead of a historic month for women’s cricket, culminating in the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Sophie Ecclestone (England), Amelia Kerr (New Zealand), Hayley Matthews (West Indies), Shafali Verma (India) and Laura Wolvaardt (South Africa) are the first crop of what […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Islamabad: Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan Andreas Ferrarese said this week that women in Pakistan were leading the economic and political arena. In a recent event, the envoy stressed the need to increase such activities in the future so that women could move towards greater economic empowerment. He argued that women’s economic and social […]
Read MoreRawalpindi: This week, 90-year-old Reena Varma finally went back to the house in Pakistan’s Rawalpindi city that she had dreamed about for 75 years. Ms Varma, who had travelled to Pakistan from the western Indian city of Pune, was showered with rose petals as she walked towards the house on College Road. People played drums […]
Read MoreCanberra: Pakistani High Commissioner to Australia Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri this week lauded the services of celebrated woman mountaineer Samina Baig after she conquered K-2 peak, known as the Savage Mountain. “Our Pakistani women are our pride. Samina Baig becomes first Pakistani woman mountaineer to summit #K2 ,” the envoy tweeted. Earlier this week, Pakistani female […]
Read MoreReigning European champion Italy upset Latin heavyweight Brazil to win its first-ever FIVB Volleyball Women’s Nations League title this week. The Italians won the match 25-23, 25-22 and 25-22 in an exhilarating final that lasted 80 minutes in the Turkish capital Ankara. Italy’s Paola Egonu, who will play for Turkish powerhouse VakifBank next season, was […]
Read MoreStaff Writer Faisalabad: In a meeting with Lis Rosenholm, Ambassador of Denmark to Pakistan, Nighat Shahid, President Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FWCCI) this week discussed in detail the economic well-being of women. Lis Rosenholm assured all possible cooperation in this regard. Nighat Shahid said that Women- led -businesses need to be facilitated […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The United Kingdom this week announced a bilateral programme worth up to 130 million pounds to support girls’ education in Pakistan that will impact nearly 17 million children. The programme, titled “Girls and Out of School: Action for Learning (GOAL)”, will support the governments of Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to improve outcomes for […]
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