Sindh’s vision lags behind modern demands
As many as 108 women were killed in the name of Karo-Kari in Sindh during 2019 Human Rights Commission of Pakistan
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KARACHI:
Despite taking several measures to provide social protection and relief to the women of Sindh, the provincial government still has to accomplish much. These measures range from making legislation, setting up relevant government bodies and launching projects with investment worth millions.
The reasons behind slow progress in gender equality are lack of implementation of relevant laws, male dominance in women-specific government institutions and mismanagement of funds earmarked for administrative affairs.
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Washington [US], February 28 (ANI): Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Pakistan against the Sindhi Hindus, US Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton has supported the Sindhi Foundation's 'Long Walk for Freedom, Nature, and Love' as the "Sindhi culture promotes peace and the inclusiveness of different religions, sects, and customs".
According to media reports quoting official statistics, at least 11 rape cases are reported to the police in Pakistan every day while more than 22,000 rape cases have been reported across the country in the last six years