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Daily Archives: March 5, 2013

Yallpur literature festival opens

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Faisalabad: Lyallpur literature festival opened at the University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, in which students from 31 universities across the country are giving voice to their innovative ideas. The events are being organised by office of senior tutor; and department of libraries on the direction of UAF Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan. The festival, which […]


Freedom of speech & sovereignty

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AS a spokesperson for the US State Department, Victoria Nuland has every right to speak on behalf of the US government and suggest that there are better and more cost-effective ways than implementing Pakistan-Iran pipeline project to meet Pakistan’s energy needs. However, since Pakistan is a sovereign and independent country and also a UN member, […]


Sounds of jazz come to town

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By: Syeda Shehrbano Kazim ISLAMABAD: At Kuch Khaas on Monday, a group of three artists brought the sounds of jazz to Islamabad where an audience including expatriates, Pakistanis, men and women tapped their feet to the music. The group’s visit to Pakistan has been arranged by the Dutch embassy. The ambassador of the Netherlands in […]


Another govt failure: HRCP

LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the twin bombing in Karachi and slammed the unending targeting of citizens because of their belief. A statement issued by HRCP on Monday said: “Another week, another city. Sunday’s bombings in Karachi constitute yet another failure of the government and the intelligence agencies to protect […]


Media role vital to reform society, says Governor

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PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor, Engineer Shaukatullah has said that indeed the new developments in respect of both the electronic and print media have led to bringing a big change in the society over the recent past in particular and being quite conscious of its sensitive role every possible help and support will be extended to […]


Fata women role in parliament sought

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PESHAWAR: The civil society network, Fata, has demanded of the government to give proper representation to tribal women in parliament and provincial assemblies, and to take proactive steps for the provision of adequate facilities to Internally Displace Persons from Fata. Speaking at a news conference here at the Press Club on Monday, the Civil Society […]


‘MoIT, PTA to devise SIMs verification mode’

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ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Monday directed the Ministry of Information Technology (MoIT) and Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to devise a mechanism on verification of mobile phone SIMs (Subscriber Identity Module), in consultation with cellular companies. The Prime Minister gave the instructions in a meeting with a delegation of private cellular operators. Prime […]


Writer Amar Sindhu teaches women to dream with eyes open

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KARACHI: Amar Sindhu represents the voice of oppressed Sindhi women who are kept in cell-like houses. At a book launch for her book ‘Ojageel Akhyan Ja Sapna’ [Jagti Ankhon ke Sapne, Dreams With Open Eyes] at Karachi Arts Council on Sunday evening, Sindhu’s colleague, poet Masroor Pirzado appreciated how she encourages women to come out […]


Malala, Bill Clinton among Nobel peace prize nominees

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OSLO: The Norwegian Nobel Committee says a record 259 nominations have been received for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, with publicly disclosed candidates including Malala Yousufzai and a US soldier accused of leaking classified material to WikiLeaks. The secretive committee doesn’t reveal who has been nominated, but those with nomination rights sometimes announce their picks. […]


پاکستانی ذرائع ابلاغ کا ہفت روزہ جائزہ (جلد 11 شمارہ (7)

(2 2فروری تا28 فروری 2013ء کے اخبارات کا جائزہ) صحافت شمالی وزیرستان میں جنگ اور جیو کے نمائندے ملک ممتاز فائرنگ سے شہید (لاہور )شمالی وزیر ستان کے علاقے میرانشاہ مین جیو نیوز کے نمائندہ ملک ممتاز کو دہشت گردوں نے فائرنگ کرکے شہید کردیا ۔ وہ قریبی گاؤں میں تعزیتی کے لئے گئے تھے […]