In a significant judgment aimed at protecting women’s legal and constitutional rights, the Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that depriving women of their rightful inheritance is both unlawful and contrary to Islamic teachings. The landmark verdict reaffirmed that inheritance rights granted to women cannot be denied on the basis of regional customs, family traditions, or […]
Pakistan’s Literacy Divide Persists as Male Literacy Reaches 73% and Female Literacy Stays at 54%
A significant gender gap in literacy continues to challenge Pakistan’s education sector, according to the Pakistan Economic Survey 2025-26. The latest data shows that the male literacy rate in the country stands at 73.0%, while female literacy remains considerably lower at 54.0%. The statistics, derived from the 2025 Population and Housing Census, highlight the ongoing […]