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Pakistan Federation of University Women

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Pakistan Federation of University Women (PFUW) is an organisation based in Karachi, Pakistan.[1] The organization promotes women education in Pakistan.[1] It is part of Graduate Women International.[2]

PFUW is known for publishing two magazines namely, Scintilla and Sayyarah.[1] The organization also founded two colleges, one in North Nazimabad, Karachi and other one in Dhaka.[1]

History

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The organization was founded in 1950s by Zeenat Rashid Ahmed to promote education in the country.[1]

In 2005, Zeenat Rashid Ahmed, the founder of PFUW died.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Oblivion threatens a symbol of women's decades-long struggle". The News International.
  2. ^ "The Pakistan Federation of University Women (PFUW) reports on action taken".
  3. ^ "Educationist Zeenat Rashid passes away". DAWN.COM. 27 August 2005.
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