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14th August is around the corner. This week You! features 10 distinguished women of Pakistan who are gems of our country…
Every year we celebrate 14th August, our Independence Day, with much enthusiasm and fervour. The country is going to celebrate its 74th birthday soon. From a fragile state to a rising state, our country has sustained a lot of turmoil and struggles. There are hundreds and thousands of competent men and women who have played a significant role in putting Pakistan on the road to progress. Pakistan is seeing a rise in the number of talented women who are recognised on national and international level owing to their commendable work in their respective fields. This week we have compiled a list of some of the most inspiring women of Pakistan. These fearless and capable women are actively involved in productive work, against all odds, in a bid to make this country a better place to live in. In fact, we pay tribute to all the female trailblazers who have,
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Tue, 07, 21
This week You! talks to two renowned Karachi-based architects, Yasmeen Lari and Zain Mankani, about therapeutic and sustainable architecture…
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As of recently, many of us must have come across the term ‘safe space’. While this can be any place for anyone – physical or a manifestation – it generally refers to a place where a person feels secure and at peace. These spaces allow you to vent, unwind, heal and to be free.
Therapeutic architecture is about space and place. Designing spaces according to people’s perception and physiology, and therapeutic practice is the essence of therapeutic architecture. It involves using the environment to be restorative and support health and wellbeing.
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Islamabad: Pakistan has some of the most exemplary women leaders working in diverse sectors from agriculture to health to technology, making their mark in national and international front and contributing to Pakistan’s development. As part of International Women’s Day, we look at 10 Pakistani women who are a role model for millions and are inspiring a generation of girls all around the world.
1. Dr Sania Nishtar – health and development leader Dr Sania Nishtar Image Credit: Supplied
Dr Sania Nishtar, who is currently serving as Special Assistant of Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, is described as a passionate leader who “has a deep understanding of her field of work”. As a leader in global health and development, Dr Nishtar is spearheading the government’s flagship social protection programme, Ehsaas, improving the livelihoods of millions of Pakistanis and supporting women empowerment. Dr Nishtar has dedicated her ef