The News • 18th November 2022

Trauma bonding: Why victims choose to live with their abusers

Trauma bonding refers to the bond that a victim of any kind of abuse sometimes forms with their perpetrator. Whether it’s an abusive parent-child relationship or an intimate partner relationship, if there is manipulation and abuse, victims develop a bond or an unhealthy kind of attachment with their abuser.

Geo News • 10th November 2022

Devastating floods in Pakistan and people’s menstrual woes

Owing to an acute dearth of knowledge, helping women and menstruating people manage their periods with safety and dignity does not seem to be a priority

Geo News • 10th November 2022

Vote of no-confidence: Will ousting PM Imran Khan weaken democracy?

Politicians and analysts talk about whether removing a sitting PM from power — before his term concludes — would weaken the already nascent democratic setup of Pakistan

Geo News • 24th October 2022

Why violence against women continues unabated despite presence of laws

Over the last few years, there has been a surge in the reported cases of domestic violence across Pakistan. Studies show that most marriages in our society are based on toxic relationships, often involving physical and emotional abuse.

Geo News • 1st February 2022

'Revolutionary step': Bill to protect women against harassment at workplace becomes law

As the Parliament of Pakistan notified the Protection Against Harassment of Women at the Workplace (Amendment) Act, 2022, and officially enacted it into law, legal experts say that it has been a "revolutionary step" as it has further increased and strengthened the ambit of the far weaker 2010 law.

Geo News • 27th December 2021

Who run the world? 10 women who smashed the glass ceiling in 2021

It is still a male-dominated world. Maybe. But look out for those rule-breakers, the innovators and those who absolutely shattered the glass ceiling to bits this year. For these women, the year was 2021, to bridge the gender gap and to be heard loud and clear. This was also the year to inspire all those who are still fighting their way to the top.

The News • 19th November 2021

Twitter Spaces – uniting Pakistani women through powerful conversations

Over the last few months, Pakistani women have started holding several Twitter Spaces related to feminism, women’s problems, domestic violence, child marriages, sexual harassment and other serious issues on social media.

Geo News • 17th October 2021

South Asian women in sport: stories of grit and determination

For many sports enthusiasts and activists across the globe, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics has served as a ray of hope with 49% participation from women, making it the most-gender balanced Games in history. But while the mega event has been exemplary in empowering women and girls this year, sportswomen in South Asia say they still have a long way to go to achieve equality in sport.

Geo News • 26th June 2021

Mariam Nusrat, a Forbes Next 1000 entrepreneur, is transforming the world with games for social change

While the world of STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) is full of talented scientists, researchers, investors, and innovators who deserve to be lauded for their achievements, as far as the stereotype goes, it's a man's world. But despite the challenges associated with gender imbalance in STEM fields, women from across the globe continue to come forward and make a mark every year.

26th February 2021

Gilgit-Baltistan Election 2020: Why is GB so important for political parties?

The Gilgit Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBA) election is set to take place on November 15, 2020. Ahead of the polls, a dozen political and religious groups, including the three largest political parties in Pakistan, have campaigned in the region to win popular support.

26th February 2021

She Loves Tech 2020: Empowering Pakistani women through technology and entrepreneurship

In a bid to empower Pakistani women entrepreneurs and provide international exposure to their businesses, Karachi-based startup CIRCLE brought She Loves Tech – the world’s largest startup competition for women in technology – back to Pakistan for the fourth time.

NEWSLAB • 23rd October 2020

Blood for justice: Can capital punishment prevent child sexual abuse?

Owing to the increasing number of child sexual abuse (CSA) cases in the country, citizens demand the government must publicly execute all offenders to curb the crime. The Express Tribune talks to lawyers, human rights campaigners, child rights experts, and forensic psychiatrists to find out whether capital punishment is an effective solution.

NEWSLAB • 21st September 2020

Swiping for love: Inside the world of online dating in Pakistan

In recent years, the internet and social media have made it much easier for Pakistani men and women to socialise, virtually or otherwise, streamlining a process that usually entailed many hurdles. The introduction of dating apps, however, resulted in an unprecedented change in urban Pakistan’s romantic landscape.

The Express Tribune • 23rd August 2020

Gendered imagery at scientific events perpetuates stereotypes, study finds

Although women have come a long way in every aspect of life since the suffragette movement of the 1900s, the fight for equality still has a long way to go. Even in developed countries which have made significant progress when it comes to gender equality, biased attitudes still prevail in all fields of life, including science.

NEWSLAB • 21st August 2020

LADY HEALTH WORKERS: PAKISTAN'S FRONTLINE CHANGEMAKERS

Community health workers have been pivotal in sustaining trust in modern healthcare the world over. Due to its unique cultural challenges, in Pakistan, the role is entirely based on women.

NEWSLAB • 19th August 2020

TINKERING WITH THE FUTURE: SINGLE NATIONAL CURRICULUM

Despite tall claims from successive governments and generous funding from international donors, the standard of education available to most of our citizens has been shockingly poor. Meanwhile, the few private schools that do manage to impart quality education have unwittingly created a situation some observers have described as ‘educational apartheid’.

The Express Tribune • 19th July 2020

24/7 animal rescue : Giving a new life to city’s neglected furry residents

Sensing the acute dearth of animal rescue services in the city and the burden that a few big organisations had to bear due to the scarcity of resources, a 28-year-old Karachi resident Muhammad Arsalan Rana decided to establish ARTS in 2018.

The Express Tribune • 26th June 2020

Child sexual abuse: Let’s talk before it’s too late

Despite the government’s efforts to minimise incidents and the role played by media in creating awareness, having an open discussion with children about sexual violence remains taboo in Pakistani households – an attitude that significantly adds to the problem.

The Express Tribune • 24th April 2020

Stressful times: What it feels like to be pregnant amid the pandemic

Being under lockdown in the middle of a deadly pandemic is surely a stressful experience for people across the globe. And while the fear and anxiety about the Covid-19 disease can take a toll on people's mental health irrespective of age and gender, the situation has been additionally burdensome for pregnant women.

The Express Tribune • 8th March 2020

Harassment in cyberspace: Online crimes continue to target women in Pakistan

Despite laws, victims refrain from reporting offences because of societal pressures and intimidation from harassers.