Tag: Jacinda Ardern
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Five times when female politicians told the patriarchy to sit down and shut up
The time when patriarchal societies used to dictate to women is long gone. In the past, we witnessed how difficult it was for women to rule in a man’s world because of casual sexism. However, now things have changed. Women know how to stand up for themselves. In honour of International Women’s Day, let’s rewind…
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‘It’s time’: Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly resigns
Jacinda Ardern unexpectedly resigned as the Prime Minister of New Zealand on Thursday after being in office for almost five years. Leaving her country and the world stunned, the popular 42-year-old leader announced that she will not contest in the upcoming elections, scheduled to be held in October. “I am leaving because with such a…
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VIDEO: New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern calls rival ‘arrogant prick’, apologises later
New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern apologised for calling a political rival an “arrogant prick” in parliament on Tuesday. She made the comment about David Seymour, the leader of the libertarian ACT party, after he asked Ardern if she could “give an example of her making a mistake, apologising for it properly, and fixing it” during question…
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PM Jacinda Ardern shows us how to respond to a misogynist question
New Zealand Prime Minister (PM) Jacinda Ardern shuts down a male journalist for asking a misogynist question. Arden was hosting Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin at Auckland’s Government House on Wednesday during the first visit by a Premier from the European country to New Zealand. However, a male reporter zoomed in on what he seemed…
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‘First female Muslim PM, first to give birth in office’: NZ PM Jacinda Ardern praises Benazir Bhutto in Harvard Speech
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern paid homage to former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto in an address at Harvard University. “In June 1989, the Prime Minister of Pakistan stood on this spot and delivered the commencement address titled ‘Democratic nations must unite‘. She spoke about her journey, the importance of citizenry, representative government, human rights, and…
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New Zealand honours Pakistani Naeem Rashid for sacrificing life in Christchurch attack
Pakistan-origin doctor, Dr Naeem Rashid has been honoured with the most prestigious bravery award, the New Zealand Cross. Rashid sacrificed his life to save others during the Christchurch mosque massacre in 2019. His award was received by his wife, Ambreen Naeem. Ten people, who risked their lives to protect innocents during an attack, are awarded…
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New Zealand MP rides a bicycle to hospital to give birth
A New Zealand lawmaker, MP Julie Anne Genter rode to the hospital while in labour last night to give birth, reports The Guardian. She wrote on her Facebook, “Big news! At 3.04 am this morning we welcomed the newest member of our family. I genuinely wasn’t planning to cycle in labour, but it did end…
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‘No security problem in Pak’: Daren Sammy reacts to New Zealand’s decision
Former West Indian captain Daren Sammy has said that there is no security problem in Pakistan. He also expressed his disappointment at New Zealand cancelling its Pakistan series due to “security reasons”. Speaking on Geo News programme ‘Naya Pakistan’, Sammy said that field experts are saying that if Pakistan is safe, then one should trust…
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PCB to take tough stance against New Zealand
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to take a tough stance against the New Zealand Cricket Team (NZC) at the International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting, according to Geo News’ sources. The board has decided to contact influential players and commentators from around the world and seek their support in this matter. The ICC…
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Conspiracy behind NZ tour cancellation, says Sheikh Rasheed
Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rasheed in a press conference said, “The New Zealand (NZ)authorities do not have substantive proof of threat in Pakistan.” “New Zealand took a unilateral decision to cancel the Pakistan tour despite the country’s tight security arrangements for the team,” said Rasheed. The interior minister said NZ team’s security in-charge spoke…