“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” – Nelson Mandela Our society – where children are considered to be a commodity by many – does not appear to have a graceful soul. Children are vulnerable to maltreatment universally but in our case, the […]
Islamabad: Federal Minister for Climate Change Zahid Hamid on Wednesday said Pakistan ranked seventh among the countries most affected by climate change and faced disasters like floods, droughts, sea intrusion and glaciers melting. He, however, said the government was taking all necessary corrective measures. The minister was speaking to newly-appointed country representative of the Asia […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the prohibitory order of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), banning aprivate TV channel programme hosted by Amir Liaquat Hussain. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Ameer Hani Muslim and comprising Justice Mushir Alam and Justice Mazhar Alam Khan Miankhel heard the appeal filed […]
YOU might think that being a press officer of the militant Islamic State group at the moment would be a distinctly demoralising experience. The days of rapid territorial advances winning shocked headlines around the globe are over. And with the Iraqi and Syrian government forces advancing in both Mosul and northern Syria, there is from […]
ISLAMABAD: The government has launched a programme for capacity building of universities in war-torn Afghanistan and awarded 3,000 scholarships to Afghan students studying in Pakistan. Under the programme, another 3,000 scholarships for graduation to PhD level studies will be awarded to Afghans soon. President Mamnoon Hussain granted documents of scholarships to the Afghan students under […]
ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Controversial Bol TV show Aisay Nahi Chalay Ga hosted by anchor Aamir Liaquat Hussain resumed on Wednesday after the Sindh High Court granted a stay order in the evening. Earlier in the day, the Supreme Court ordered the channel’s management to respond to the electronic media regulator’s notice banning the show for containing hate […]
LAHORE: Iranian rock band Kook took Lahore by storm when it performed in the city on Monday night. As a bevy of music aficionados flocked to Alhamra Hall, the troupe gave the audiences a taste of Persian classical music alongside Pakistani Qawwal Sher Miandad. While the band has been performing in various part of Lahore, its […]
The past couple of years have seen an increase in the number of festivals taking place across the country. Aside from events organized for the youth and adults, there are unique events that cater to children where they can learn and enjoy at the same time. One such festival that aimed to integrate music with […]
Each New Year brings with it a number of festivals that challenge, provoke and make us think about issues that matter. Music, literature, theatre and film festivals have the unique power to not only bring people together but also inculcate a sense of community that is so important in this increasingly polarizing age. In that […]
ISLAMABAD: At least 400 employees of the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) are being paid less than the federal minimum wage. The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) however, has said that following litigation in the labour courts, it would shortly notify increases in wages to match the minimum standard. Officials at the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) labour department […]
ISLAMABAD: “I feel regret”, said British MP Lord Nazir Ahmad while admitting that he had leveled serious allegations against Geo/Jang group and its Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman after he was approached and mis-fed by people representing a TV channel (ARY) in Pakistan. “A subsequent investigation carried out by myself proved all the allegations against Geo/Jang group […]
KARACHI: In the light of a recent Supreme Court order that halted airing of hateful content on electronic media, activists from various civil rights organisations held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss their concerns for safety amid “attacks on free speech” and asked if the state was “still backing fascist gangs on streets”. The concern […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Tuesday passed the Compulsory Blood Test of the Relatives of Tallahassee Patient Bill-2017, making it compulsory for couples to get tested before entering into wedlock. PPP’s Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho piloted the bill as private members’ bill that was passed with some amendments. The house also passed another private members’ bill […]
ISLAMABAD: He introduces himself as a lawyer and constitutional scholar with a “distinguished career of public service” as a politician. But the very first tale of “Invisible People”, the book he just authored, talks volumes about the failings of what he has been practicing all throughout his life. Senator Raza Rabbani’s “Invisible People” is a […]
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