By: ATIF KHAN As we look around the world and see people celebrating Human Rights Day, the day to affirm rights established by the UN Declaration of Human Rights such as right to life, liberty and security etc; our urge to lose all hope is but very human. The citizens of Pakistan enjoy no such […]
Women entrepreneurs have termed the rising incidents of extortion of money, kidnapping for ransom, increased loadshedding of gas and power, and government unrealistic policies as real causes of economic mess in the country and demanded of the government to provide them protection and concession to carry out business activities. They were of the view the […]
On receiving an overwhelming response by citizens, National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) has issued more than 200,000 Smart National Identity Card (SNIC) in just four weeks; a statement issued by Nadra Headquarters said. Nadra spokesperson added that SNIC has allowed the government to reach out to the citizens of Pakistan with this state of […]
By: MUHAMMAD ARSHAD NADEEM A few days ago, I planned to visit Nadra’s office located in Wah Cantt to get my wife’s name changed on her CNIC after marriage. To my surprise there was a long queue as usual, which I was already expecting. I had my marriage certificate with me, as I was told […]
KARACHI: The universe – as the name Kainat means – seems to be on her side. Although gang rape survivor Kainat Soomro lost her legal battle 20 months ago, there is still a ray of hope. The Sindh High Court has issued warrants to arrest two of the four suspects, who were all acquitted of […]
By: Ijaz Kakakhel ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday passed a resolution relating to construction of shelter houses for senior citizens while adopted another resolution relating to the arrangements for the establishment of Institute for boarding and lodging of children of unknown parentage in Islamabad Capital Territory. Karim Ahmed Khawaja presented both the resolutions. While presenting […]
ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday moved the 23rd constitutional amendment bill in the National Assembly to pass a law on the cabinet’s decision regarding enhancement of minorities’ seats in the Lower House of parliament as well as provincial assemblies. The bill, called “Constitutional (Twenty-Third) Amendment Act 2012”, was moved to the House by Law Minister […]
ISLAMABAD: We are the three consultants appointed to advise on Pakistan’s forthcoming 3G auction. Between us, we have over 60 years experience in advising governments around the world on telecommunications issues and spectrum auctions. Sadly, we are compelled to write this letter to defend our reputations following recent articles about Pakistan’s 3G auction process. We […]
KARACHI: Women do not become journalists to report on celebrities, the latest fashion or human rights issues, argued speakers at a discussion on Monday. Why aren’t women journalists allowed to do crime stories? Why are they only given beats related to women’s rights? These and other questions were raised by several women at a discussion […]
By: Rabia Mehmood LAHORE: Just this year, nine places of worship have been damaged, destroyed or vandalised in Pakistan. This includes five churches and three Hindu temples. Part of a disturbing trend in violence against minorities in the country, at least 27 places of worship of religious minorities have been vandalised in the last four […]
By: Waqas Naeem ISLAMABAD: Documentary films can act as a catalyst for social change provided they cater to local audiences and are disseminated strategically for maximum impact. This was said by documentary filmmaker and anthropologist Samar Minallah on Monday, while giving a presentation to information ministry representatives from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) […]
By: Asim Yasin ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) is all set to take up the issue of non-appearance of the Supreme Court Registrar today (Tuesday) to decide whether a summon to be issued for his appearance before the committee or a reference should be referred to the National Assembly Speaker in this regard. PAC […]
By: Zahid Gishkori / Imran Rana FAISALABAD / ISLAMABAD: Amidst increasing thaw in the frosty relations between Pakistan and India, the two neighbours confirmed on Monday that a new liberal visa regime came into immediate effect instead of the earlier agreed date of January 15, 2013. The two countries had agreed to relax stringent visa […]
By: Kamran Mansoor Karachi: A man belonging to the Shia community was among six people murdered in the city on Monday. Armed men barged into the clinic of a hakim, Javed Bhatti, 40, in Landhi and killed him, said Shahrafi Goth police. After the incident, the attackers escaped from the scene. After hearing the gunshots, […]
” 
” 
” 
” 
