PAKISTAN MAJOR EARTHQUAKE – An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 on the Richter Scale jolted Pakistan on Saturday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks. Pakistan is frequently hit by earthquakes of varying intensity.

Labour Day in Pakistan, celebrated on May 1st, honors workers’ contributions and advocates for their rights and fair treatment, amidst class disparities.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Pakistan – Village Women Photo + Poem

WUNRN – Adaptation for Pakistan – Poem – “I Got Flowers Today”- By Paulette Kelly

Read at WUNRN-SHADO Pakistan Workshop, Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan

I Got Flowers Today – Poem 

I got flowers today.

It wasn’t my birthday. And he said a lot of

cruel things that really hurt.

I know he must be sorry

Because he gave me flowers today.

I got flowers today.

My mother-in-law tried to take them.

She says I am useless and deserve to be hurt.

But, he did give me flowers today.

I got flowers today.

The food I cooked did not please him.

He threw me against the wall and tried to choke me.

It seemed like a nightmare, but it was real.

I got flowers today.

My mother says it is my duty to serve him.

Long sleeves and a veil don’t hide the cuts

and bruises this time.

But he gave me pretty flowers.

I got flowers today.

Last night he beat me worse than other times.

I cannot take the children and leave him.

I have no place to go, no money, just shame.

But he did give me nice flowers.

I got flowers today.

Today was a very special day.

It was the day of my funeral.

Last night he killed me – with kerosene and flames.

If only I had asked a women’s program for help.

So, I got flowers today.

For the last time!

WUNRN