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Women in Pakistani ads

There are Men (and Then) There are Men

There are Men (and Then) There are Men

Stereotyping works both ways and advertisers must strive for balance in their depictions of both men and women, opines Tyrone Tellis. Published 30 Aug, 2024 12:37am
One Nikahnama at a Time

One Nikahnama at a Time

Alifya Sohail covers Easypaisa's ‘Audio Nikahnama’ campaign. Updated 02 May, 2024 02:23pm
Breaking Barriers

Breaking Barriers

For Women's Day, Aurora lists six Pakistani campaigns that push the boundary of traditional womanhood often portrayed in advertising. Updated 08 Mar, 2024 01:52pm
A Long Way to Empowerment

A Long Way to Empowerment

If we want to improve the ratio of working women in Pakistan, we all need to work with women – not against them. Published 08 Mar, 2021 03:48pm
Inching beyond the stereotype

Inching beyond the stereotype

Pakistani brands need to summon the courage to talk to women as people and not just 'housewives'. Updated 10 Jul, 2017 10:40am
Rinsing out labels

Rinsing out labels

What makes Ariel’s ‘Wash the Label’ campaign stand out? Updated 20 Jan, 2017 12:14pm
Empowered – not stereotyped

Empowered – not stereotyped

Why we desperately need media representation that empowers women, not stereotypes them. Updated 14 Oct, 2017 11:42am
The Good Mother

The Good Mother

Why our media needs to stop showing mothers as domestic pieces of perfection. Updated 13 May, 2016 04:54pm