Celina Ali Islamabad: First Lady of Pakistan, Aseefa Bhutto was honored with the Soft Diplomacy Award at a ceremony hosted by the UAE Consulate in Karachi this week in commemoration of Pakistan’s Independence Day. The Humanitarian Award was presented in recognition of her tireless efforts in eradicating polio and her successful lobbying of the UAE […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Pakistan’s new Foreign Secretary Amna Baloch will assume office next month, replacing the retiring Dr Syrus Sajjad Qazi. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved Baloch’s appointment, based on the recommendation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Qazi is expected to be appointed as an ambassador in an important country […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni this week said that taking her seven-year-old daughter on an official visit to China set a good example that should help advance the rights of working mothers. In an interview with lifestyle magazine Chi, she said there had been a lot of debate in Italy after being pictured […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid during her visit to the Peshawar Tehsil Office this week emphasized that there will be zero tolerance against any misbehavior with the women beneficiaries. The purpose of the visit was to monitor the arrangements at the office and review the facilities provided for […]
Read MoreOttawa: Breaking the glass ceiling, General Jennie Carignan this week took charge as Canada’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), becoming the first woman to lead the country’s armed forces. Carignan, a military engineer by training, has led troops in Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iraq and Syria during her 35 years in the Canadian Army. Speaking at the […]
Read MoreNewswire Sofia – Women account for 27% of Bulgaria’s new National Assembly (parliament), elected by a snap vote on June 9 and sworn in on June 19. After the European elections, which, in Bulgaria, coincided with the vote for the national legislature, the country sent only four women to the European Parliament, where it has […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Prominent leader of the Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) Aseefa Bhutto Zardari this week urged for national unity amid economic crises. The daughter of President Asif Ali Zardari and former Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto (late) expressed concern that the budget falls short of providing the necessary relief to those struggling the most. “We […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week said that PPP’s Aseefa Bhutto Zardari’s first address in the National Assembly was comprehensive and impactful. “Bibi @AseefaBZ’s first speech in the @NAofPakistan was comprehensive and impactful, marked by a palpable sense of dedication, vision, and passion for serving the country and […]
Read MoreNewswire Islamabad: The number of Pakistani women officers who received military training in the United States increased by 150 percent in the last decade, according to a report released this month by the US State Department’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Since 2013, the number of Pakistani female military personnel participating in the International Military Education […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: In her first public appearance since being assaulted at a Copenhagen square last week, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said she believed society has a harder time accepting women in power than men. She said she had sought professional help after the June 7 attack, in which a 39-year-old Polish man knocked her to […]
Read MoreCrispian Balmer Bari: Since taking office in 2022, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has proved a pragmatic partner on major international issues, assuaging fears she would be a dogmatic conservative unwilling to compromise. But at the Group of Seven summit that she hosted in southern Italy this week, Meloni showed she had some red lines […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik said this week that Pakistan got two good news in the recent days. “This week brings news of two great achievements for Pakistan. On Friday, Pakistan’s inaugural lunar mission, iCube Qamar commenced its journey, followed by mountaineer Naila Kiani’s historic feat on Sunday, becoming […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Aseefa Bhutto Zardari yhjis week resumed here parliamentary career after an unopposed win in Shaheed Benazirabad by-election. Aseefa was declared as a Member of the National Assembly after all the rival candidates withdrew from the contest. This marked Aseefa’s ascension to the National Assembly, a seat for which […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week welcomed Aseefa Bhutto Zardari into the parliamentary politics. “Congratulations! @AseefaBZ entry in to Parliament will be a catalyst in helping improve the lives of the people and raising the voice of the voiceless. Her achievements so far are a testament to her […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader Umar Rehman Malik this week paid glowing tribute to Madar-e-Jamhuriat Begum Nusrat Bhutto. “On Madar-e-Jamhuriat Begum Nusrat Bhutto’s birth anniversary, we honour her immense sacrifice. She lost her husband Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and sons Mir Murtaza Bhutto and Shahnawaz Bhutto, as well as her daughter Shaheed […]
Read MoreCeina Ali Islamabad: Speakers at an International Women’s Day (IWD) gala this week called for collective efforts to invest in women’s advancement and well-being which will guarantee a progressive and tolerant society. The event was jointly hosted jointly by the UN and the Embassy of Denmark. UN Resident & Humanitarian Coordinator in Pakistan Mohamed Yahya […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Ambassador Marilina Armellin’s recent presentation of credentials to President Dr. Arif Alvi in Pakistan marks a significant moment in the ongoing diplomatic relations between Italy and Pakistan. As a seasoned diplomat with an impressive background, Ambassador Armellin brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, promising to be a key […]
Read MoreAiman Nakispekova Astana: World-renowned eagle huntress Aisholpan Nurgaiypkyzy from Mongolia recently moved to Kazakhstan, her historical homeland. She achieved global recognition following the release of “Berkutchi (Eagle Huntress)” documentary in 2016. In acknowledgment of her bravery and indomitable spirit, Nurgaiypkyzy received accolades in New York, Mongolia’s highest honor, and the Asia Game Changer Award in […]
Read MoreTokyo: A Ukraine-born model with Japanese citizenship who won the 2024 Miss Japan beauty pageant has given up her title, competition organizers said Monday, in the wake of a weekly magazine report detailing her relationship with a married man. Karolina Shiino, 26, was named the 2024 Miss Japan Grand Prix winner on Jan. 22. She […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Italy’s new Ambassador to Pakistan Marilina Armellin’s exemplary career is a testament to her unwavering commitment to diplomacy and international cooperation. Hailing from Treviso, Veneto, she has not only shattered gender barriers as the first woman to hold the position of Italian ambassador to Pakistan but has also showcased unparalleled dedication throughout […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: UN Women, in collaboration with the Government of Japan, hosted a showcase event in Karachi this week to highlight the success of Women’s Socio-Economic Resilience Project. The initiative aimed to provide essential relief and protection services to women and girls in flood-affected areas, fostering their resilience and adaptability to emergencies and disasters. […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italy’s hard-right Giorgia Meloni reveals her long-trailed development plan for Africa this weekend, a “non-predatory” approach which critics warn favours European priorities and pockets. Prime Minister Meloni, who came to power in 2022 on an anti-migrant ticket, hopes to posit Italy as a key bridge between Africa and Europe, funnelling energy north while […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Jane Marriot, UK’s High Commissioner to Pakistan, said this week that the “Anti-rape crisis cell in Institute of medical Sciences (PIMS) Islamabad was a significant milestone in addressing gender-based violence in Pakistan Survivors of sexual violence including rape suffer tremendously from physical impacts, emotional trauma and social stigmatization. Therefore, confidential, comprehensive and […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Marilina Armellin has arrived in Islamabad as the new Ambassador of Italy in Pakistan, succeeding Andreas Ferrarese. As Ambassador-designate Marilina Armellin assumes her role, she steps into a thriving diplomatic landscape marked by strengthened economic ties and cultural exchanges. Italy’s continued investment in Pakistan, demonstrated by a credit line of $10 billion […]
Read MoreCopenhagen: The queen of Denmark has announced that she is to abdicate after 52 years on the throne. Announcing the surprise news to the nation in her new year speech, Queen Margrethe II said she would step down on 14 January, the 52nd anniversary of her accession, leaving the throne to her son, Crown Prince […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Foreign Women Association (IFWA) President Albana Ferrarese finds herself in the spotlight for her unwavering commitment to promoting women’s roles and rights. Known for her grace and kindness, Albana, the wife of Italy’s Ambassador to Pakistan, Andreas Ferrarese, stands as a beacon of inspiration. Her dedication to her role extends beyond the […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Islamabad Foreign Women Association (IFWA) President Albana Ferrarese this week inaugurated a festival here on ‘Women Empowerment and Celebrating Human Rights’ over the weekend. Serena Hotels and Nomad Art Gallery collaborated to orchestrate a remarkable crafts festival in Islamabad, presenting a captivating cultural experience. The festival’s inauguration was graced by the presence […]
Read MoreNewswire Rome: Italian lawmakers this week unanimously backed a raft of measures to clamp down on violence against women after the killing of a university student, and the arrest of her ex-boyfriend triggered a nationwide debate over the issue. The upper house Senate passed the bill proposed by the right-wing government of Prime Minister Giorgia […]
Read MoreBrussels: More than 3,000 women are killed each year in Europe by partners or family members, and countless more are harmed and harassed. Violence against women and girls is a threat to half of humanity, online and offline. It affects all women and takes many forms, including physical, sexual, or psychological violence, as well as […]
Read MoreCelina Ali Islamabad: Outgoing Indonesian Ambassador Adam Tugio this week, emphasized the crucial role of women’s education, especially for Muslims, during a pre-departure meeting with Pakistani delegates heading to Indonesia, the other day. He urged the incorporation of advanced education alongside religious teachings, highlighting Indonesia’s commitment to empowering women in various Muslim nations through progressive […]
Read MoreBrussels: Women in the European Union continue to earn less than men – the average gender pay gap in the EU stands at 13%. This means that for every €1 a man earns, a woman will make only €0.87. Equal Pay Day marks the date that symbolises how many extra days women must work until […]
Read MoreBrussels: Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman whose death in police custody sparked a wave of women’s rights protests in Iran, has been awarded the European Union’s top human rights prize. Amini, along with Iran’s Women, Life and Freedom movement that emerged in a months-long street protest campaign following her death, received the EU’s Sakharov […]
Read MoreIlana Buhl I’m an American living in a $2,100/month luxury, 2-bedroom apartment in Copenhagen, Denmark In June 2018, I packed three suitcases and booked a one-way flight from Texas to join my husband in Denmark. We met in 2016 and had been dating long-distance for much of our relationship. We were excited to get married […]
Read MoreLiaquat Ali Islamabad: Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf this week said that education was an essential factor for women empowerment and providing basic facilities to women would enhance their literacy rate across the country. He added that the provision of transportation facilities to girls students in Gujar Kahn who travel 40 km to reach […]
Read MoreJane Marriott joined the UK Government’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office in 2001. She was previously posted as British High Commissioner to Kenya from September 2019 to June 2023, and has served as British Ambassador to Yemen. She has also been posted to the USA, Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan as well as heading the UK’s […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen London: August 31st, signifies the 26th commemoration of the tragic passing of Princess Diana, a day that continues to evoke a profound sense of sorrow and memory worldwide. Princess Diana, renowned as the “People’s Princess,” endeared herself to millions through her elegance, empathy, and unwavering commitment to charitable endeavors. Her untimely demise in […]
Read MoreAbida Shaheen Islamabad: Pakistan’s federal minister for climate change, Sherry Rehman and Supreme Court’s Justice Ayesha Malik were featured this week in a list compiled by Forbes magazine that includes 50 women over the age of 50 who made headlines in 2022. Forbes released the ‘50 Over 50: Asia 2023’ list on January 11 to […]
Read MoreAbdullah Jan Islamabad: Ali Rehman Malik and Umar Rehman Malik, sons of Pakistan’s longest serving Interior Minister Rehman Malik (late), this week paid a heartfelt tribute to the (late) Benazir Bhutto on what would have been her 70th birthday. Prominent individuals from politics, journalism, the charitable sector and media have been expressing their thoughts about […]
Read MoreNewswire London: The Princess of Wales, 41, ditches her glitz and glam in favour of a more casual and relaxed appearance to blend in with the crowd and not attract unnecessary public attention. A friend told Daily Record that there are “no blow-dries” as it’s “always hair up in a ponytail.” “She’s either in her […]
Read MoreLondon: Ex-England bowler and World Cup winner Anya Shrubsole will retire from professional cricket after The Hundred. The 31-year-old helped lead the Southern Vipers to victory in the Charlotte Edwards Cup and was named player of the match for her 2-24 with the ball. “I’m going to play in The Hundred and then retire,” she […]
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