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Monthly Archives: April 2017

Senate to celebrate Constitution Day tomorrow

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The Senate of Pakistan, under the leadership of Chairman Senate Mian Raza Rabbani is going to celebrate constitution day on April, 10 to pay tributes to the founders of constitution and all those unsung heroes who offered sacrifices for strengthening the foundation of a democratic culture in the country and uphold the dignity of Parliament […]


Four young artists’ diverse work on display at Full Circle

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KARACHI: Art in a surreal world, is more of a dream- a dream for some and reality for others. Four young graduates of the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture (IVS), Rabia Khan, Jovita Alvares, Ayesha Naveed and Nimrah Nadeem, presented their works, ‘Quartet’, at Canvas Gallery Thursday evening. The collection comprised as many as […]


PPF is concerned over the Ghana journalist assaulted by Soldiers

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in a letter to Nana Akufo-Addo, President the Republic of Ghana expressed concern over the attack of Mr. Kendrick Ofei, a freelance journalist who was brutally assaulted by some soldiers on March 6th, 2017,during Ghana’s 60th Independence Day Anniversary parade ,at the Independence Square in the capital, Accra. PPF Secretary General […]


Ahmadi professor shot dead in Lahore

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LAHORE – A veterinarian doctor of Ahmadi community was killed in a brazen gun-attack in Lahore’s Sabzazar neighbourhood Friday afternoon, in an apparent faith-based attack. Police said it was too early to say if Ashfaq Ahmed, a 68-year-old retired professor of the University of Veterinary Sciences in Lahore, was target killed by some anti-Ahmadi militant […]


Pakistan under strong influence of climate change

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan continues to remain under strong influence of climate change this year as well. “It is very rare that Pakistan has received heavy rainfall which continues for more than three days in the month of April,” said Pakistan Meteorological Department Director General Dr Ghulam Rasul. While talking to The Express Tribune, he said the recent […]


NA standing body approves amendments to Irsa Act 1992

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Water and Power approved an amendment to the Indus River System Authority (Irsa) bill on Friday which would require the authority to prepare an annual report at the end of each financial year and make it available online. The Indus River System Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2017, proposed by […]


Music’s wonder boy

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Singer-songwriter Ali Suhail talks to Instep about his thrilling new album, Pursuit of Irrelevance, the things he’s hoping to convey as an artist and where his head is, musically speaking. 2017 is proving to be a sensational year for music, especially indie music. Patari Tabeer gave us six incredible songs that had us from the […]


PPF expresses concern over the freedom of expression situation in Mexico

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, expressed serious concern over the killings of three journalists and two attempted murders in the month of March. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali urged the government of Mexico, to assure the free environment for the journalist where they perform their […]


It was my dream just to work at McDonald’s: Hania Aamir

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KARACHI: Hania Aamir burst into the spotlight with a bang, following her debut in Azfar Jafri’s Eid release Janaan. The dimpled beauty became a recognisable face in no time and has since garnered quite a fan following. Less than a year has passed and she is already set to star in two high-profile films: Parwaaz […]


Senate body clears Limited Liability Partnership Bill

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Thursday approved the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Bill 2017, which is considered an updated and internationally acceptable business vehicle for entrepreneurs with limited capital. The committee, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, was informed that the proposed law provides a new form of business structure, which […]


Senate body criticises PTV chairman’s ‘double post’

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ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Thursday expressed concern over the appointment of Pakistan Television Chairman Attaul Haq Qasmi as the corporation’s managing director as well. The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage was displeased by what many committee members believed to be an “illegal appointment”. PPP senators Farhatullah Babar and Rubina Khalid […]


PPF concerned over the massive crackdown on Belarusian media

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Andrei Kobyakov , Prime Minister Republic of Belarus, expressed serious concern over the raid on independent broadcaster Belsat TV in Minsk, detained one employee, a videographer on March 25 and the massive crackdown on media . PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali urged the government of Belarus, […]


In loving memory: Ghulam Farid Sabri’s 23rd death anniversary observed

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LAHORE: The 23rd death anniversary of the legendary qawwal Ghulam Farid Sabri is being observed in Lahore today, with many of his fans and colleagues paying homage to his life and career. The singer passed away from a heart attack on April 5, 1994, after which his son Amjad Farid Sabri took over the family tradition until […]


Right to choose: Bill against forced conversions likely to be tabled within days

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LAHORE: Anyone forcing people to convert to another religion should face life imprisonment, states the newly prepared Punjab Criminal Law (Protection of Minorities) Bill 2017 which has been prepared by the provincial government. PML-N MPA Hina Pervaiz Butt is likely to submit the bill at the Punjab Assembly secretariat within days. The objective of the bill […]