Pakistan Passes Historic Transgender Rights Bill
The act, which parliament passed on Tuesday, allows citizens to choose their gender and to receive protection from discrimination in places such as work, school and hospitals.
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'I Want Women To Have Rights Like Men,' Says Lawyer In Pakistan's Swat Valley
A dozen lawyers are helping other women in the Swat Valley with divorce, custody and inheritance cases. Some of the women lawyers defied the Taliban to study law and continue to endure threats.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Survives Suspected Assassination Attempt
Ahsan Iqbal was shot after leaving a political gathering in his hometown of Narowal, in Pakistan's state of Punjab. The attacker is reportedly a member of a hard-line Muslim group.
Hair Removal Ad Makes Pakistani Women Go 'Wow' — But Not In A Good Way
The commercial celebrates hairlessness. And it prompted a cricket star to speak out, charging that the ad promotes "body shaming and objectification."
Pakistan's High Court Bans Ousted Prime Minister Sharif From Politics
The country's Supreme Court ruled unanimously to impose the lifetime ban on Sharif, citing allegations of corruption against the venerable political figure.
Caught Between The Military And Militants, Pakistan's Pashtuns Fight For Rights
A new rights movement is led by an activist from South Waziristan, a front line in the war on terrorism. Manzoor Pashteen has attracted thousands of followers in his nonviolent push for reform.
After Violence Erupts In Kashmir, Disputed Region Shutters Storefronts In Strike
Raids on militants in Indian-controlled Kashmir became full gun battles last weekend, leaving at least 20 people dead. Pakistani leaders condemned the violence.
Malala Yousafzai Returns To Pakistan For First Time Since 2012 Attack
The education advocate and human rights campaigner became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate after being shot in the head at age 15 by a Taliban gunman.
China Acknowledges Sale Of Advanced Missile Technology To Pakistan
The technology, described as a "large-scale optical tracking and measurement system," is reportedly for use in testing Pakistani ballistic missiles that can carry multiple warheads.
Women In Pakistan Dared To March — And Didn't Care What Men Thought
The women marchers shouted slogans: "Women are here, harassers must fear!" Male bystanders gaped and shook their heads. It was a milestone event.