Tag: harassment
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Why are Pakistani women not eager to work in male-centric workplaces?
The percentage of women in the workspace has risen since 2013, but it still remains low ILO report highlights women find it difficult to play “an equal role” Women have fewer aspirations due to limited knowledge of possible prospects More public spaces need to become “female-friendly” to better facilitate women Better wages, safer office spaces,…
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Senate worker goes on trial for harassing women
A case has been enlisted against a Senate worker who purportedly harassed a lady in the government capital, sources revealed on Wednesday. In a video, which circulated around the web via online media, a lady should be visible becoming suddenly angry at a man about shooting her without assent. The lady continued to request that…
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PAF Cancels Appointment as PIA’s Kamran Anjum Found Guilty in Harassment Case
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has immediately canceled the appointment of Wing Commander Kamran Anjum, who was posted in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on deputation. According to the details, Kamran Anjum of PIA Human Resources & Administration Department was found guilty of sexually harassing a PIA employee Sana Waheed on April 15, 2019. In a…
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UK Civil Servant Attacks Pakistani Muslim Woman
The United Kingdom (UK) government’s senior civil servant Jonathan Francis McGarry insulted a British Pakistani Muslim woman in front of witnesses during a mortgage fraud case but his employer Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has allowed him continue working on the same case even though an official investigation found serious breaches, according to legal papers. Jonathan…
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Senior official of PEMRA dismissed over harassment allegations
Kashmala Tariq, Federal Ombudsperson for Protection against Harassment of Women at Workplaces ruled on Thursday that a senior official of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) would be expelled from service on accounts of sexually harassing a female employee and paying Rs 2 million in compensation to her. In her request, Tariq expressed that…
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Another woman subject of harassment in Lahore
It is becoming increasingly unsafe for women in Lahore, the provincial capital of Punjab, to leave their homes. Now, another case of harassment towards women has surfaced. According to reports, another incident of a woman being harassed in the Gulshan Ravi area has occurred, the case of which has been registered at the Gulshan Ravi…
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Conference on Violence against Women: No More #tags
LAHORE: ‘Stop Violence Against Women!’ is the primary focus of the conference set to be held on 16th September 2021, at the Javaid Iqbal Auditorium Lahore High Court, Lahore. From amongst four guest speakers and three participants, the conference is aimed at highlighting the recently passed laws and legislations towards eradicating gendered violence against women.…
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FOSPAH encourages women to stand up against Harassment
Federal Ombudsman Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH) has launched a program to aid women across Pakistan, in reporting cases of harassment. According to reports of Baaghi TV, Kashmala Tariq who is the current Federal Ombudsman for Harassment, under FOSPAH has launched the campaign to ensure that the nation stands together against harassment. Airbus A320…
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14 August Rickshaw Harassment Case: Major Developments
Major progress has been made in the case where a woman was harassed in a Ching-chi rickshaw on the night of August 14. The victim has identified the four accused. According to details, the victim gave a statement saying that the four accused chased the moving rickshaw and repeatedly harassed her. The accused Sajid got…
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CCPO assures womenfolk of full support in case of harassment
Lahore: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Additional IG Ghulam Mahmood Dogar has assured women community that the State and the Police both are with them in case of any harassment, violence and violation of rights against them. Lahore Police will fully support the victims of gender based violence and will not leave…