By Tika R Pradhan in The Kathmandu Post, May 30, 2023The government has revived the Local Infrastructure Development Partnership Programme, popularly known as the Constituency Development Fund, which was shelved for the last two years following strong criticism from different sections of society. However, most of the lawmakers from across the parties have maintained silence over the resumption of the controversial programme. According to party leaders, even independent lawmakers and those from new parties have…
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By Fidel Rahmati in The Khaama Press Online, May 1, 2023The “Talk to Me, Not About Me” letter was prepared by 21 Afghan civil society and women’s organizations in response to the Doha meeting, where the UN and other nations will discuss recognition of the Taliban. They expressed their outrage over the Taliban’s recognition on Sunday, April 30, while Afghan women, members of civil society, and media organizations remain denied access to fundamental human rights.…
By Myra Imran in The News, Feb 27, 2023Islamabad: Domestic violence is a reality of every society and is directly linked to the societal power structure, economic situation and social mindset of a country. A patriarchal mindset, depleting economic situation, religious extremism, increasing population, discriminatory traditions and the impact of the climate crisis – all provide a perfect environment for domestic violence in Pakistani society. Domestic violence is defined as any act committed within the…
by Susannah George in The Waqshington Post, Feb 18, 2023 at 2:00 a.m.KANDAHAR— When the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, the group quickly launched what officials called a “purification” campaign aimed at stripping the country of civil laws and institutions to build an entirely Islamic society. A year and a half later, the Taliban has gutted the country’s justice system in its campaign to forge a religious emirate, by scrapping the constitution and replacing the…