ISLAMABAD: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) on Thursday demanded an immediate investigation into the murder of journalist Abdul Hameed Hayatan in Balochistan, including a full inquiry into allegations of involvement of Pakistani security agencies. The body of Hayatan, 25, was found in the village of Hiroonk, near Turbat, in the southwest, on November 18. […]
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Recently in a talk show, politician Sheikh Rashid was shown smoking. He threw smokes on the face of his host. Besides setting a bad example, he made the moderator to also succumb to passive smoking. There is a ban on advertising on smoking because of its pervasive effects on the minds of the people especially […]
The performance of spokespersons of various political parties on media channels seems to have turned into a clash of egos. Instead of talking on issues and using refined language to convince the other and the audience, the discussion turns out to be a verbal wrestling match. This includes using loud voice, aggressive language, mudslinging and […]
Law books are important. They reflect where the state stands when it comes to its role as an arbiter and negotiator between its citizens and institutions. Whether it aims to stay neutral and side with the weak or take a certain position favouring a powerful interest group or particular sets of interests. Pakistan’s law books […]
Today I learnt a new statistic. 95 per cent of aggressive behaviour, harassment, abusive language and degrading images in online spaces are aimed at women. This is a global phenomenon but one that can be, and is, overlooked. After all, when we think of violence, it is physical assault that comes to mind. What takes […]
ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs on Thursday issued a new notification of Maulana Muhammad Khan Sherani’s appointment as chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) for a three-year term. According to the notification, Maulana Sherani has been appointed as chairman of the council for a period of three years with effect from November […]
KARACHI: A spokesman for the Sindh government has rejected contents of an article by Ansar Abbasi, The News editor investigation, published in the dailies The News and Jang on Thursday (November), says a press release. He said the report was imaginary, concocted and contradictory to facts, and part of propaganda campaign being carried out against […]
ISLAMABAD: In a major breakthrough, the Sindh government has agreed to surrender its rights over collection of general sales tax on 10 crucial services to the Federal Board of Revenue for one year, paving the way for the smooth adoption of new tax laws by four provincial assemblies. Sindh’s insistence on its right to collect […]
ISLAMABAD: Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti on Thursday presented a report to President Asif Ali Zardari in the case of Aasia Bibi, who has been convicted and sentenced to death under Section 295B and C of PPC. The report, accompanying supporting documents, has concluded that the blasphemy case against Aasia Bibi had been registered on grounds […]
KARACHI, Nov 25: Speakers at a protest demonstration held here on Thursday urged the government to immediately release Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman who has been sentenced to death for blasphemy by a court in Punjab. They said they would launch a countrywide protest campaign if their demand was not met. Speaking at the demonstration […]
LAHORE: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Chairperson Rahat Kaunain Hassan has stressed the need for greater female empowerment through creating enabling environment and said that equal opportunity should be provided to all individuals. She was speaking as a chief guest at one-day 3rd Women in Business and Leadership Conference here Thursday organised by Terrabiz […]
Karachi- Jang Internet Division’s senior journalist, Aniq-ur-Rehman passed away Thursday morning after short illness. He was 63. He was laid to rest in Sakhi Hassan Graveyard Thursday evening. Earlier, his funeral prayer was performed at Masjid Amina in Gulshan-e-Iqbal after Asr prayers on Thursday which was attended by a large number of people including his […]
MARDAN: Three local artistes including a female were seriously injured when unidentified armed men opened fire on them in the limits of Garhi Kapura Police Station late Wednesday night, police said. Hidayat Bibi, Farooq and Naveed were coming back to Mardan from Gumbat village after performing at a musical function when unidentified gunmen opened fire […]
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