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Daily Archives: April 6, 2016

CII rejects bills on women rights protection

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ISLAMABAD – Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) in its formal reply to the governments of Khyber-Pakhtunkhawa and Punjab has rejected the women rights bills of both the provinces saying the same are repugnant to the Islamic injunctions and would rip apart the strong family system in society. In its written reply to the Khyber-Pakhtunkhawa government […]


Dir Police accused of meddling in local Press Club affairs

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DIR: The journalists on Tuesday accused the local police of involvement in the internal affairs of the Upper Dir Press Club and filing a first information report (FIR) against a senior colleague. Syed Zahid Jan, the president and Muhammad Ismail, a press club member, are charged under 419 and 420, sections relating to willful deceit. […]


‘Free media key to protecting democratic ideals’

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Ebad says only print and electronic media can prevent anti-democratic acts by raising voice, irrespective of fears and pressures Karachi: The role of an independent media is pivotal for the promotion and sustainability of democracy and democratic norms. This is because it is the media that helps prevent anti-democratic acts by raising its voice, irrespective […]


Ombudsman’s verdicts accessible to public

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LAHORE: Any citizen can now get certified copies of all the decisions made by the Punjab ombudsman, complaints lodged with its office and the replies submitted by various government departments. A notification to the effect was issued by Punjab Ombudsman Javed Mahmood on Tuesday. According to the notification, the decisions made by the ombudsman under […]


Pakistan Press Foundation is concerned over the restriction on press freedom in Maldives

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in a letter to Abdulla Yameen, President of Maldives, expressed concern over the closing down of Haveeru newspaper and the arrest of 19 journalists during a peaceful demonstration outside the President’s Office in Male. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in his letter urged the government of Maldives to withdraw all […]


EFU Life launches tree plantation drive at JPMC

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EFU Life, one of the leading life insurance providers in Pakistan, has launched a Tree Plantation Drive to commemorate the 4th Insurance Day in Pakistan. EFU Life has always been at the forefront of ground-breaking CSR initiatives. The company is committed to serving the people of Pakistan, and improving the quality of life. Taking this […]