A representational image of a person resisting rape, sexual abuse. — AFP/File At least 1,400 girls were abused, trafficked and groomed. Police, social services failed to put stop to abuse: report. Some 36 people convicted so far as a result of operation. LONDON: Seven men who sexually abused two girls two decades ago received hefty … Read more
DADU: As monsoon rains were about to break over Pakistan, 14-year-old Shamila and her 13-year-old sister Amina were married off in exchange for money, a decision their parents made to help the family survive the threat of floods. “I was happy to hear I was getting married… I thought my life would become easier,” Shamila … Read more
KHAIRPPUR MIRS: In a groundbreaking initiative to combat child early marriages and promote girls’ education in Khairpur Mirs, Sindh, Pakistan, a Karachi based NGO Aahung has taken the lead with generous support of the Education Champions Network Project. Under the leadership of Sheena Hadi, Aahung has organized a series of street theaters aimed at raising … Read more
At the Paris 2024 Olympics, a moment of sportsmanship and unity transcended borders as Neeraj Chopra’s mother, Saroj Devi, captured the hearts of fans worldwide with her heartfelt comments about Pakistan’s Arshad Nadeem. Despite her son, Neeraj Chopra, securing a silver medal in the men’s javelin final, Saroj Devi expressed immense pride and warmth towards … Read more
Police officers with dogs face protesters in Bristol, southern England, on August 3, 2024 during the ´Enough is Enough´ demonstration held in reaction to the fatal stabbings in Southport on July 29. — AFP Three girls killed in knife attack in north-west England. Anti-immigrant, anti-Muslim groups seize on murders. Misinformation spreads that suspect was radical … Read more
Cardi B announced she is pregnant with her third child on Thursday, sharing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump on social media. The 31-year-old shared the news just hours after she had filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Migos’ rapper Offset. A representative for Cardi B confirmed to … Read more