The United States Senior Adviser for Pakistan and Afghanistan, Robin L Raphel has announced to establish Pak-US Women Council, expressed the hope that it could play effective role for development of women entrepreneurship in the Pakistan. This, she stated while addressing to members of Women Commerce of Commerce and Industry (WCCI), here at the chamber […]
The National Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed ‘The Pakistan Coinage (Amendment) Bill, 2011’ for elimination of decimal/old coins. The Bill was prepared after receiving recommendations from the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), commercial banks and business community. The Bill was moved by State Minister for Finance Saleem Mandviwala. The House passed the Bill unanimously without […]
LAHORE: A captivating fashion show on the theme of Islamic history and art of calligraphy was held in Punjab university in connection with the university’s first-ever international moot on calligraphy titled “Sarir-e-Khama: Art of Pen”. The main objective of the fashion show and the conference is to revive the dying art of calligraphy in Pakistan […]
By: Malik Muhammad Ashraf Notwithstanding the flak directed at the PPP by its detractors, the party enjoys the unique distinction of pioneering efforts for empowerment and emancipation of women in Pakistan The Universal Human Rights Day was celebrated throughout the world including Pakistan on December 10, 2012 to reaffirm the commitment to uphold and respect […]
By: ATIF KHAN When we look around us and see the world and its people celebrating Human Rights Day — the day that affirms those inalienable rights instituted in the UN Declaration of Human Rights — our urge to lose all hope is only human. The frequent alienation of the citizens of Pakistan from these […]
ISLAMABAD: Nearly three quarters of young Pakistani girls are not enrolled in primary school and the number finishing five years in education has declined, a new UN and government report showed Wednesday. The findings expose the miserable state of education for millions in Pakistan, where the Taliban shot 15-year-old Malala Yousafzai in the head in […]
PESHAWAR: The hysteria over teenage activist Malala Yousafzai took a turn for the worse on Wednesday when girls in Swat Valley protested against the renaming of their school after the 15-year-old icon, fearing the move would make them a target for militants. Around 150 students boycotted classes at what is now the Government Malala College […]
By: Malik Amin Aslam ISLAMABAD: This is with reference to your report of November 30 titled “Licence to kill: Senate body proposes ban on trophy hunting”. It is quite encouraging to read about the concern being shown by our senators on illegal wildlife poaching. However, what is equally disturbing is either the lack of understanding […]
ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a roundtable underscored the need to address the human rights violations and the law and order situation in Balochistan. They urged the civil and military institutions to take remedial steps and reforms in this regard. The roundtable was convened by Strengthening Participatory Organisation (SPO) to mark International Human Rights Day in Islamabad […]
By: Jamal Khurshid Karachi: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday directed the inspector general of police (IGP) to provide protection to prosecution witnesses in the Baldia factory fire case. The direction came during a hearing of identical petitions seeking a judicial inquiry into the fire that claimed the lives of more than 250 labourers […]
There’s good and bad news on the 3G auction front. The good news is that bureaucrats are willing to stare down the government where they feel they’re being forced to do something unethical. The bad news is that the government is yet to get over its plan of filling its electoral war chest and staving […]
By: Umar Cheema ISLAMABAD: A majority of parliamentarians who generally refer to each other as ‘honourable member’ have turned out to be tax dodgers, a year-long study by the Center for Investigative Reporting in Pakistan (CIRP) has found. Out of 446 members of the Senate and National Assembly, 300 did not file the tax returns. […]
By: Atif Khan As we look around the world and see people observing the Human Rights Day, a day to affirm those inalienable rights stipulated in the UN Declaration of Human Rights such as the right to life, liberty and security, our urge to lose all hope is but very human. The frequent alienation of […]
LAHORE: Intelligence agencies have arrested one more accused in ‘Geo News’ reporter Wali Khan Murder case, Geo News reported. The accused identified as Arif Commando was arrested from Township Lahore. Intelligence agencies had arrested accused Wasim from the same area while Arif Commando managed to flee on November 14. Till now, three accused in Wali […]
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