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Karachi, Pakistan: Women march for autonomy, gendered equality, resistance

Karachi, Pakistan’s port city marched and marched with slogans like #MeraJismMeriMarzi #Azaadi #AuratMarchKarachi #AuratMarch for women’s dignity, autonomy and voice

Bangladesh: Are reserved seats in the parliament sufficient for women’s empowerment?

There is broad consensus that women’s increased participation in...

Bangladesh: When the liberator came home

The story of January 10, 1972A momentous time in...

View from Dhaka: Women in the political process

The electoral field may now be getting more gender...

Bangladesh: Can minority communities expect a peaceful election this time?

The latest attack took place on Friday night in...

Bangladesh: Islamists in the backseat, not in front

Groups like Hefazat and Jamaat are slowly starting to...

Bangladesh: Do we need a ministry for religious minorities? (Part II)

The constitution respects all religions equally. This is the...

Bangladesh: Do we need a ministry for religious minorities?

The constitution respects all religions equally. This is the...

Canadian Pakistanis and Indians celebrate Kartarpur corridor launch

On December 18, the Pakistani Canadian Cultural Association (PCCA)...

Nepal bans new Indian currency notes above Rs.100

According to a report by Kathmandu post, the government...

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