LAHORE: A cheque amounting to Rs 10 million from the Punjab government was handed over to singer Naheed Akhtar on Tuesday in recognition of her services rendered in the field of singing. Spokesman of Punjab government Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan while representing Chief Minister Punjab handed over the cheque to the pride of performance singer […]
Islamabad: The World Radio Day was observed on February 13 (Tuesday) to acknowledge the role of Radio in awareness and ameliorating life of the masses. The day was proclaimed by the United Nations Assembly in 2011, the seventh edition of World Radio Day was held under the theme: Radio and Sports, with all radio stations, […]
Islamabad – An anti-terrorism court in Gilgit has sent a senior lawyer and a vocal political activist behind the bars on charges of “hurting religious sentiments of the people” by sharing a searing post on the social media. Senior lawyer and Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court Bar Association President Ehsan Ali, who was arrested by the […]
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Tuesday asked a senior reporter of Geo TV why the management of The News and Urdu daily Jang did not publish a clarification earlier issued by the apex court regarding a lead headline: “Wish Shahbaz is next PM” on Feb 12 edition. In its clarification, the Supreme Court […]
Pakistani actor and social media activist Hamza Ali Abbasi’s outspokenness has brought him trouble quite often and the ‘Pyarey Afzal’ actor is in hot waters yet again over his latest comments on Valentine’s Day. Pakistan’s renowned Physicist Dr Pervez Hoodbhouy raised his voice against the Valentine’s Day ban through his Facebook post. However, Hamza did […]
KARACHI: In a statement issued in Karachi, the Executive Committee and members of Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) expressed their deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of Asma Jahangir, Senior Advocate Supreme Court. Asma Jehangir was one of the most fearless, forthright, vocal voice in support of an independent judiciary, rule of law and […]
ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday summoned the chief editor and publisher of The News and Urdu daily Jang, Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman, to appear in court on Tuesday and explain the lead headline, “Wish Shahbaz is next PM”, run by the two newspapers in their Feb 12 editions. The story concerns the proceedings that were held […]
KARACHI: The closing ceremony of the 9th KLF resounded with condolences offered by speakers on the deaths of human rights activist Asma Jahangir, who championed the cause of the marginalised and was a believer in democracy, and senior versatile actor Qazi Wajid. Ameena Saiyid, managing director of the OUP and the festival’s founder, said: “Today […]
KARACHI – Qazi Wajid , the senior radio and television artist was laid to rest at Milk Plant Qabrustan, a local grave yard Sunday evening. Funeral prayers of the actor, who passed away early this morning, was offered at a Mosque in Gulshan e Iqbal and was attended by veteran actor Muhammad Qavi Khan, Shakeel, […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz may be the largest parliamentary party in the country, but it lags far behind the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf when it comes to popularity on social media. From the number of followers on leading social networking websites to individual following of its top leader, the PTI leads the related tables with its […]
KARACHI: The late Asma Jehangir was one of the most fearless, forthright, vocal voices in support of an independent judiciary, rule of law and democracy in Pakistan, says a press release issued by the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA). The PBA said Ms Asma always remained steadfast in unfolding the truth against all odds. She fought […]
Journalists in Pakistan are keeping up with global trends and are not far behind their western counterparts in the spreading of alternative facts and fake news. More than a year ago someone from the US asked me at a conference if fake news was as big a problem in Pakistan as it was in the […]
KARACHI (PR) – The APNS has welcomed the suo moto action taken by the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the matter of corruption, extortion and fake degree scam conducted by AXACT and hoped that the action by the apex court will be conclusive and will help in weeding out the black sheep and criminals from […]
Ahsan Khan is known for essaying diverse roles onscreen, whether it is television or films. While social drama Udaari (in which he essayed the role of a child molester) remains one of his best works till date, the actor recently made a successful big screen debut with Chupan Chupai. The film opened to good reviews […]
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