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https://ifex.org/young-women-in-pakistani-politics-are-limiting-their-social-media-presence-because-of-widespread-image-based-abuse/
October 15, 2026
Young women in Pakistani politics are limiting their social media presence because of widespread image-based abuse

Reena Wazir, a student at the University of Punjab, was scrolling through social media one night when she came across a video which shocked her. At first, she thought it was real. The clip appeared to show scenes from a drama, but something about it felt wrong.

https://tribune.com.pk/story/2630150/4m-girls-out-of-school-as-gender-divide-persists
September 22, 2026
4m girls out of school as gender divide persists

KARACHI: Sindh has taken its first province-wide measure of the gender divide - and the numbers paint a picture of progress alongside some stubborn gaps, with millions of girls still out of school and women remaining heavily underre

https://www.fmbharat.com/en/world/only-two-per-cent-of-women-own-land-alone-or-jointly-in-pakistan-report
September 8, 2026
Only two per cent of women own land alone or jointly in Pakistan
https://globalvoices.org/2026/03/14/authorities-push-back-against-international-womens-day-march-in-pakistan/
May 13, 2026
Authorities push back against International Women’s Day march in Pakistan

This year, on March 8, International Women’s Day, participants of the Islamabad chapter of the Aurat March (Women’s March) faced extreme brutality and

https://globalvoices.org/2026/05/09/woman-journalist-victim-in-pakistan-takes-action-against-online-harassment/
May 13, 2026
Woman journalist in Pakistan takes action against online harassment

A war that began between the United States and Iran on February 28 led to a two-week ceasefire on April 8, brokered through mediation efforts by Pakistan.

https://propakistani.pk/2026/04/15/report-reveals-most-common-online-harassment-tactics-men-use-against-women/
April 27, 2026
Report Reveals Most Common Online Harassment Tactics Men Use Against Women

The Digital Rights Foundation has reported a sharp rise in technology-facilitated gender-based violence in its 2025 annual review, with 1,132 cases of male-perpetrated abuse recorded through its Digital Security Helpline.

Dr. Mahrang Baloch addressing a large gathering of men and women.
Women, men and children in Panjgur being addressed by Dr Mahrang Baloch on August 10, 2024
March 24, 2025
THE WOMEN OF THE BALOCH SPRING