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nike air plus International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. According to research conducted b
air force low y Dr Tahmina Rashid, an Australian academician, around 27 per cent of women in Pakistan experience intimate partner or domestic violence in their lifetime and only 51 per cent perceive themselves to be safe in their communities. This shows where we stand today.These depressing figures exist despite the existence of a raft of strong legislati
air max 1 on focused on women s rights that has come into force over the past decade.The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Act was passed in 2012. The Act prohibits violence in private spaces and mandates a quick resolution of cases within 90 days. Unfortunately, many political forces continue to argue that these laws are un-Islamic and will make men insecure.According to a USAID report published in 2010, a quarter of all reported cases of gender based violence in 2009, were murders or honor killings.聽 While st Nzbc Attempt to get illegal possession of KU land foiled
LAHORE:Pakistan needs to broaden its support with the US, and offer business incentives similar to
air force mujer those being extended to China, stated a report issued on Monday by the Institute for Policy Reforms, a think-tank based in Islamabad.The report compiled by the IPR with support from renowned Washington think-tank, the United States Institute of Peace, also stresses that both countries need each other and should cooper
womens dunks ate in the areas of the economy and security.For its study, the IPR interviewed 60 experts including current and former senior policymakers, representing key constituencies in the securi
womens af1 ty and foreign policy space.US adds seven Pakistani companies to export control list With the relationship under strain, and diplomatic and other contacts limited, there is a need for both sides to understand each other s perceptions and interests, states the report. Within its moderate expectations from the US, Pakistan should rebuild security and economic cooperation. By offering US busines
