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Daily Archives: January 19, 2013

Women Business Development Centre forms entrepreneurship forum for girls

Women Business Development Centre (WBDC) Peshawar has formed Youth Entrepreneurship Development Forum for the young potential female entrepreneurs of educational institutes. In order to familiarise them towards the concept of entrepreneurship, other than campuses WBDC, Peshawar had also started holding orientation seminars in girl’s hostels of University of Peshawar. One of the foremost objectives behind […]


Media issues again

By: Naeem Tahir There are about 50 plus networks in Pakistan, perhaps more than any country! The owners have the profit motive as the top consideration, as in any other business A two-member commission has been appointed to look into the various matters relating to the media. One of the members is Mr Javed Jabbar […]


Climate change affecting fish catch, warn experts

By: M. Waqar Bhatti Karachi: Climate change is affecting fish catch in Pakistani waters as elsewhere in the world, as changes have been observed in the timing and duration of fishing seasons in the studies recently carried out in Jiwani, Keti Bunder and Kharo Chan districts. This was stated by Ali Dehlavi, Project Manager, Building […]


3G a big opportunity for information technology companies

KARACHI: The 3G (Third Generation) technology is a big opportunity for information technology companies in Pakistan as they have a crucial role in the launch and operation of the high-speed and heavy data technology to millions of cellular users across the country. This was stated by Pakistan and South Asia Growth Economy (West) Managing Director […]


Environmental hazard: Karachi Port Trust’s deep sea port project lands in legal waters

KARACHI: The deep sea container terminal may contribute considerably to the national exchequer but the megaproject will cause far more damage to the ecology and environment of the Clifton beach. Concerned about the ecological impact of the under-construction port, a beachgoer has taken the port authorities to SIndh High Court. Abdul Jabbar Khan, who lives […]


Information Technology: the tipping point

By: Umar Saif Stunning developments in the fields of information and technology have had a profound impact on almost every aspect of our daily lives, affecting everything from health and agriculture, to communications, transportation, and defence. In Pakistan, science and technology play an integral role in our national politics and practices, and even in strengthening […]


Three remanded in girl’s rape, murder case

MIRPURKHAS: An anti-terrorism court remanded on Friday three men in police custody for their alleged involvement in the rape and murder of a nine-year-old girl. The Satellite Town police produced the three suspects before Judge Ghulam Mustafa A. Memon of the ATC for remand. The court remanded the suspects for four days and directed the […]


Multiethnic melodies charm music lovers

By: Peerzada Salman KARACHI: It was an evening of lilting melodies and thumping beats as music buffs enjoyed a delightful couple of hours of fusion music organised by Tehzeeb Foundation, Alliance Francaise and the Goethe Institut Karachi to mark the 50th anniversary of the treaty of friendship (Elysee) between France and Germany at the Alliance […]


Amnesty seeks fair trial

PESHAWAR: The Amnesty International has called on Pakistani authorities to bring to justice those responsible for unlawful killings in tribal areas through fair trial. In a statement issued here, Deputy Asia-Pacific Director of Amnesty International Isabelle Arradon, said: “Our research indicates that bodies of the people, who have been arrested by the armed forces, are […]


TV channels’ rating race puts lives in harm’s way

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By: Syed Ali Shah QUETTA: The hollow-cheeked father of the slain television cameraman, Imran Sheikh, bursts into tears while narrating the ordeal of his family. Imran Sheikh was killed in the line of duty during the recent bombings in Alamdar road area of the provincial capital along with Saifur Rehman of Samaa TV and Iqbal […]