Tag: social issues
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Young Pakistanis in the UK lead in unemployment, govt stats confirm
Official data from the United Kingdom’s government shows that among different ethnic groups in the country, young Pakistanis are the least active in terms of work and education.
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Editorial: Are we betraying our culture if we accept something might be different?Bilkul nahi
Sar-e-Rah, a drama well known to the Pakistani audience, recently aired one of its most anticipated episodes that explored the struggles of a transgender boy who tries to gain acceptance from his family by studying hard. The episode delved into how Sarim (played by Muneeb Butt) is bullied by his stepmother and brother because of…
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While Twitter praises Sar-e-Rah for encouraging empathy, Maria B claims it’s actually ‘spreading destruction’
Sar-e-Rah dropped its most anticipated episode this Saturday which explored the struggles of a transgender boy who tries to gain acceptance from his family by studying hard.The episode delved into how Sarim (played by Muneeb Butt) is bullied by his step-mother and brother a because of the fact that he is an intersex man, who…
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Shirakat animations — a way towards progressive thinking and self-analysis
Non-governmental organisation (NGO) Shirakat works on human rights, especially women’s rights in Pakistan. The NGO has recently released some animated videos addressing different social issues, including harassment, discriminatory behaviours, sexual abuse and domestic violence against women, to change mindsets and dismantle patriarchy and stereotypes that equally affect both men and women. The videos’ topic, script, voiceovers…
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World Bank okays $300 million to improve Pakistan’s health and social services
To improve social and health indicators in Pakistan, World Bank has approved $300-million financial package, including a loan of $200-million, reported Express Tribune. The loan has been approved under the Punjab Human Capital Investment Project that will strengthen services regarding health and social protection for poor and vulnerable households in various districts in Punjab. READ…