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<p>LAHORE: An incomplete investigation report (challan) filed before a trial court in connection with the alleged <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2012477">gang rape of two foreign women</a> in July cleared five suspects, including one reportedly linked to a senior minister, of sexual assault charges.</p> <p>However, the report implicated them in other off

The presidential candidate of the National Rescue Movement, Esther Nkem, says women are capable of governing Nigeria and calls for their greater inclusion. Read More: https://punchng.com/women-can-rule-nigeria-says-nrm-presidential-candidate/

Women have had to fight for the freedom to study, work, play, and simply move through public spaces without fear. Even a walk down the road can sometimes come with calculations about safety, lighting, and time. As reports of crimes against women continue to make headlines, a teenager in Ambala decided to act on one small but visible part of a much bigger pro

<p>Exclusive: Members may be vetted before getting security passes for Commons, and receive anti-harassment training</p><p>MPs and others working at the House of Commons could be required to take a criminal record check before being given a security pass, and receive anti-harassment training under a pioneering scheme to root out violence against women.</p><p

The National Assembly proposes 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Reps, plus 3 per state assembly, to boost female political particip Read More: https://punchng.com/nassembly-proposes-74-additional-seats-for-women/

Nordica’s Fibroid Care Centre has treated 1,000 women with fibroids and adenomyosis using a non-surgical technology called High-Intensity Focused Ultrasoun Read More: https://punchng.com/how-we-treated-1000-women-with-fibroids-without-surgery-nordica-md/

<img align='right' src='https://images.jpost.com/image/upload/f_auto,fl_lossy/q_auto/c_fill,g_faces:center,h_1200,w_1600/739421' alt='Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home. (photo credit: Lihi Lapid)' title='Five 'change bloc' leaders meet in Yair Lapid's Tel Aviv home. (photo credit: Lihi Lapid)' /><br />The disparity is particularly

Says government mulling special Act to prevent cyber attacks on women; inaugurates Her Summit 2026 organised by Women and Child Development department for framing new women’s policy

The National Assembly has proposed the creation of 74 additional seats for women in the Senate and House of Representatives, alongside three reserved seats for women in each state House of Assembly… Read More: https://punchng.com/constitution-review-nassembly-proposes-74-legislative-seats-for-women/

Watch every goal from across the WSL in match week eight, from Chelsea's thrashing to Arsenal's late equaliser, in an eventful weekend of action.

Germany’s Erich Pommer Institut has unveiled the 15 women producers selected for the sixth edition of its program.

Jeremy David Pearce is accused of raping three women in his care between 2020 and 2024.

Concern expressed that important information may not be accessible by victims’ group

EXCLUSIVE: A new Japanese drama series is turning stereotypes around women in the workplace on their head, according to one of the top producers at public broadcaster NHK. The Employee launched a fortnight ago and has got Japanese people talking about “the double bind” women face as they progress up the career ladder, Akiko Ueda, […]

One was removed after yelling at the judge, and two more after yelling at each other.

Women of the African Democratic Congress in Lagos State will take to the streets of Ikeja, the state capital, on Thursday, November 5, 2026, for a solidarity walk in support of the party’s presidential ticket of Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi. The event, billed as the “ADC Women Walk for Atiku/Amaechi,” will begin at 8:00 Read More: https://punchng.com/ad

Vivianne-Lee Watson is determined that ancient skills are passed on to every generation and do not get lost.

Around 4,000 women students at AMU’s Women’s College have been denied voting rights in the Aligarh Muslim University Students’ Union (AMUSU) elections, raising concerns over gender discrimination and unequal representation. Their fight to be included in the university-wide electoral process has brought renewed scrutiny to the separate-union rules and the bar

The Wife of the Cross River State Governor, Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, has urged women in the state to remain loyal to the All Progressives Congress ahead of the 2027 general elections, calling on them to mobilise support for the party at the grassroots. Otu made the appeal on Sunday during a strategic meeting with female Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cross-

What happens when the abuse becomes so relentless that high-profile women start asking themselves: Is this worth it?

Police probe alleged exploitation of 43 women, including possible forged consent documents and illegal commissions, while examining recruitment networks, payment trails and the role of IVF and fertility centres in Hyderabad

A total of 45 women drivers in Mysuru have painstakingly rebuilt their lives, brick by brick, after losing the support of a male member (in most cases the husbands) of their family due to various reasons.

Following the death of several women in Ekurhuleni and other parts of Gauteng, Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the province has implemented a string of measures to prevent further murders, with SAPS saying it is making progress most of the cases.

Health authorities have launched a nationwide campaign to highlight the crucial role played by women in boosting the UAE's blood donation drive – and to encourage more to come forward to offer life-saving support. Abu Dhabi Health Services (Seha) has unveiled the year-long initiative in an effort to highlight the importance of voluntary blood donation to bol

"Every morning, I put on my little whore outfit, and I hit the gym," the 'Obsession' actress said of her prep for Marvel's X-Men reboot.

In total, across England and Scotland, around 5,000 women convicted of witchcraft were executed, some by hanging and some by burning.

There is a movement underway in the United Kingdom that is seeking official pardons for the thousands of women who were executed for witchcraft centuries ago. Holly Williams has the story.

Nigeria Customs Service have won both the men’s and women’s titles of the 2026 CGC Volleyball Premier League, securing their fourth title since 2018. Read More: https://punchng.com/customs-win-mens-womens-2026-cgc-volleyball-premier-league/

Health experts urge pregnant women and parents to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their children from the ongoing El Niño-linked heatwave. Read More: https://punchng.com/heatwave-pregnant-women-children-require-extra-protection-experts/

Nigeria’s Flamingos will face Venezuela in the quarter-finals of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup, with both teams battling for a spot in the semi-finals. Read More: https://punchng.com/u-17-womens-wcup-flamingos-battle-venezuela-for-semi-final-spot/

21 female journalists from Ghana and Nigeria attended a safety training programme in Accra to learn how to navigate threats and safeguard their well-being. Read More: https://punchng.com/women-journalists-trained-to-navigate-threats-safeguard-well-being/

The rise of Pasifika rugby league teams in the international men's game contrasts with a widening gulf in the women's game amid the Jillaroos' dominant World Cup run.

A vibe rather than marital status, this new cultural trend has women choosing their own adventures and having the time of their lives.

Researchers found that one in five women who started IVF with no children between 2011 and 2021 were still childless five years later and earned, on average, 14 per cent less.

Police examine alleged recruitment of women across States, suspected use of rented premises and links with fertility centres and ART banks in Hyderabad

Around 400 years ago, Maidstone, England, was the site of a massive witch hunt. Now, a town councillor wants King Charles to issue pardons to those who were executed for witchcraft in her town.

<img src="https://www.srf.ch/static/cms/images//320ws/14dd92.webp" hspace="5" align="left" >Das Team von Coach Miller zeigt gegen Tschechien defensive Schwächen und muss sich 2:7 geschlagen geben.

Maharashtra’s passage of the Women Farmers’ Empowerment Bill, granting women independent recognition as farmers irrespective of land ownership, brings into focus the structural bias against the female agricultural workforce, highlights the need for a database of women farmers and using it to ensure access to welfare schemes

Ireland take on South Africa in their final Test of the season. Follow all the action from Cape Town.

A new outbreak in fighting in Yemen has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes.

For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come with menopause.

Home Minister should look into why women face so much injustice in Uttar Pradesh, why the state witnesses so many murders and why people from the Dalit community are among the worst affected, Akhilesh Yadav said

Les joueuses de François Ratier ont encore une fois montré leur incapacité à rivaliser avec les Black Ferns, samedi, en conclusion de leur tournée.

<p>LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s spouse, retired Capt Muhammad Safdar, has come under fire for disparaging remarks about women advocating for bodily autonomy.</p> <p>Speaking at a Khatm-i-Nabuwwat rally in Chiniot earlier this week, Safdar took aim at the slogan “<em>mera jism, meri marzi</em>” (my body, my choice).</p> <figure class='media w-

New Zealand number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker is named World Rugby's Women's Player of the Year.

“The women have rung the bell. The government, which is hunting down its critics and preparing for a show in the byelection, should pay attention to governance,” he said in a social media post

DMK MP Kanimozhi accused CM Vijay of seeking children’s support to mobilise votes without ensuring their safety

MELAKA, Oct 31 &mdash; Undeterred by her defeat in her first electoral contest in Sungai Rambai, Farzana Hayani Mohd Nas...

Three other women contacted police to detail allegations of abuse against Packers RB Josh Jacobs following his May arrest for an altercation with his then-girlfriend.

The decision will benefit the families of persons with disabilities, toddy tappers, handloom weavers, dialysis patients and those affected by HIV and filariasis

&nbsp;MELAKA, Oct 31 &mdash; A total of 79 candidates representing various political parties, coalitions and independent...

Women in Opebi Valley, Ikeja, have decried persistent water scarcity, calling for greater accountability and community participation in water governance. Read More: https://punchng.com/lagos-women-decry-water-scarcity/

While the female horror-game protagonist fends off demons and other predators, she is also serving looks . This is the rose-covered cross women are made to bear: We must inspire others with our appearance even while covered in gore. Within the broader scope of patriarchal society, this expectation, which then bleeds into fashionable horror games like Silent

Kaz Cooke is best known for writing health guides for women. Her new book takes that feminist lens to the scandalous world of magic.

Russell Brand carried out rapes and sexual assaults while treating women as a "disposable commodity" and a "means to an end", his trial has heard.

It’s where sport, mateship and sex collide – when it comes to football club culture and misogyny, has anything really changed?