17 | February | 2013 | Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF)

Pakistan Press Foundation

Daily Archives: February 17, 2013

Kashmir issue and human rights

By: ASADULLAH NAQVI IT was heart-wrenching to see significant figures from a host of arenas, including, particularly, politics, academics and media, proposing cordial relations with India, putting the Kashmir issue behind the curtain. There is no doubt that an amicable relationship with India will bear fruition in economic spheres. However, the flip side must be […]


‘Culture of impunity worsening plight of missing persons’

Karachi: A culture of impunity is increasing in the country to such an extent that those involved in cases of missing persons are sure that they can even get away with murder, said celebrated novelist and journalist Mohammed Hanif on Saturday. He expressed these views during the launch of his book ‘The Baloch who is […]


Gul Bahao plans to set up environment museum

KARACHI: Gul Bahao, a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) plans to set up an environmental museum in the metropolis. This was stated by the head of the Gul Bahao, Ms. Nargis Latif, while addressing the students of the FAST University at Karachi campus where its Head Dr Manzoor Anwer Khalidi introduced her to the students. Nargis disclosed […]


KLF organiser seeks govt support for promotion of literature

Pakistan Press Foundation

By: Asad Farooq KARACHI: The three-day Karachi Literary Festival (KLF) gathered the literary class of the metropolis on the second day through its remarkable interactive sessions, including roundtable discussions, book launching ceremonies, readings and other programmes. Several sessions were organised on the second day of the festival. Internationally regarded authors and intellectuals shared their views […]


A woman’s fate

Pakistan Press Foundation

For as long as one can remember, Karachi has been beset by killings. Though these days it seems that it is getting easier to murder a woman and get away with it. Murders of women are reported from all corners of the country, almost on a daily basis, and without a doubt, many cases go […]


Pakistani paintings exhibit at Indonesian gallery

Major group paintings exhibition of Pakistani artists is in progress at the Indonesian National Gallery Central Jakarta and drawing good crowd including Pakistani community members. According to a message received here from Jakarta, the group art show titled “A Glimpse in to Pakistani Art Works” has been organised by Pakistan Embassy. The exhibition got underway […]