KARACHI – The Secretary General Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) Dr Jabbar Khattak has strongly opposed the bill presented before the Nation Assembly against Defamation Ordinance of 2002. He said CPNE had already criticised the Defamation Ordinance of 2002 and called it a black law against press freedom in Pakistan. He said CPNE had […]
KARACHI – Secretary General of Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) Dr Jabbar Khattak on July 31 termed the proposed amendment in defamation law 2002 an attempt to curb press freedom, saying that in the garb of controlling politicians’ allegations, efforts are being made to curb freedom of press in the country. In a statement, […]
ISLAMABAD – The government on July 29 tabled in the National Assembly a bill seeking to amend the Defamation Ordinance 2002 and the Pakistan Penal Code. Called the Defamation (Amendment) Act, 2004, it purports to hand out severe punishment jointly to the publisher, editor, reporter and distributor in case of libel. The sentence under the […]
KARACHI – The United Human Rights Welfare International (UHRWI) has condemned the practice of killing innocent women under the cover of Karo-kari. Addressing a protest demonstration against karo-kari, the UHRWI leaders Rana Faizul Hasan and Sana Ishaq said it was ironic that some 275 women and 195 men were killed under the name of ‘honour […]
KARACHI – Religious Affairs Federal Minister Muhammad Ijazul Haq said on July 27 that the government was not trying to repeal blasphemy laws and the Hudood Ordinance. He was speaking as chief guest at the concluding session of a two-day seminar on Islamic education curricula for madressahs and university students, organized by the Faculty of […]
KARACHI- Poor sanitary conditions, lack of equipment and untrained staff at majority of maternity homes are posing great threat to human lives. This was disclosed in a report prepared by the Karachi Child and Women Health Committee of city government. The report is based on a survey of different maternity homes, including PIB Maternity Home, […]
KARACHI – Majority of women with ovarian cancer do not come to doctors for early consultation, which is the major cause of deaths among the female patients. This was stated by Dr Saira of the Liaquat National Hospital at the Gynaecological Oncology Group meeting, held at the PMA House on July 23 morning. The meeting […]
KARACHI – In a meeting presided over by Ms Huma Bukhari, the chairperson of the Women’s Wing of the Karachi City Cricket Association (KCCA), it was decided to launch a free cricket coaching clinic camp for women desirous of playing the game. Coaching classes will be held at the PIA Cricket Academy in Gulistan-e-Jauhar at […]
Letter to the editor… The new policy of collecting TV licence fee does not clarify the position of those licence holders, who have purchased 5-yearly and 10-yearly licences. The fee charged from these licence holders for the remaining years should be refunded immediately. Nadeem Shaukat Lahore. Source: The Nation Date:7/19/2004
PESHAWAR – The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its concern over the police harassment of an Indian woman who has married a Pakistani citizen. Hifsa Aman, wife of Aman Khan a resident of Mardan, has acquired a stay order from the Peshawar High Court which forbids any action against her because Ms […]
LAHORE – Women participation in different fields including politics would provide them an opportunity to play pivotal role in economic development, apart from enabling them to become independent economically and socially. Punjab Minister for Women Development Ashfa Riaz stated this while addressing the meeting of Provincial Steering Committee for Women Development held in Lahore on […]
Letter to the editor… Reference news-item published in the Karachi press (July 4) about the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, Sindh, receiving and redressing 100 complaints from all over the province about poor and faulty cable TV service during the month of June. It is a good omen that PEMRA should be trying to solve […]
ISLAMABAD – The 37th death anniversary of Madar-i-Millat Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah was observed on July 9 throughout the country with due reverence. Social, political and cultural organizations arranged seminars and functions to pay homage to Mohtarma Fatima Jinnah for her contributions to the cause of Pakistan. She had played a vital role along with her […]
ISLAMABAD – The Ministry of Women Development and Social Welfare, under its “Family Protection and Rehabilitation” programme, will set up a centre in the federal capital to cater to the needs of women in distress. An amount of Rs6 million has been allocated for the centre, which will provide temporary boarding and rehabilitation services to […]
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