Pakistan has strong laws on paper protecting women, from workplace harassment legislation to honour killing reforms. Yet enforcement gaps, low female workforce participation, and rural education drop-offs mean progress rarely reaches daily life. Areeba Ahmed examines why.
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England Seal Series 2-0 As Pakistan Collapse to 194-Run Defeat at Lord’s
England wrapped up the second Test against Pakistan at Lord’s with a full day to spare, beating the tourists by 194 runs on Sunday to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series and secure their first Test series victory since December 2024. Chasing a daunting 389 for victory, Pakistan were bowled out for 194 in 50.5 overs, roughly...
Brook’s 91 Puts England in Command on Day Two at Headingley
Harry Brook's 91 and half centuries from Jordan Cox and Dan Lawrence put England in a strong position on day two at Headingley, though Pakistan spinner Ali Usman claimed a maiden Test five wicket haul.
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