ISLAMABAD – A citizens group working against ‘honour’ killings has welcomed the passage of a bill on ‘honour’ killings by the National Assembly on October 26. In a statement issued in Islamabad on October 26, the Citizens’ Action Group Against ‘Honour’ Killings (CAGAHK) said it is the first time that the National Assembly has even […]
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan called for collective efforts by the international community to curb the menace of human trafficking and to provide relief to victims abroad in addition to protecting their rights. Addressing the pre-summit conference of senior government officials and experts on migration in Geneva, interior secretary Tariq Mehmud said that migration management is need […]
LAHORE – The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) said on October 26, the bill on “honour” killing passed by the National Assembly and bulldozed amid opposition’s objections and absence , could serve only a limited purpose in checking the crime against women. In their initial reaction to the passage of the bill, HRCP Chairperson […]
UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan on October 25, called on the international community to curb countries engaged in systematic and blatant violation of human rights. “They must not be allowed to obstruct or impede the course of justice and full implementation of international human rights,” said Pakistan delegate and member of the National Assembly, Gul-i-Farkhanda while […]
VEHARI – A woman was kidnapped and gang-raped allegedly by five people for 37 days in Mauza Gulhari, Mailsi. The victim told newsmen on October 26, that she was married to Ghulam Siknadar some three years back. She alleged that her husband was an addict and always quarreled with her on petty issues. She left […]
SUKKUR – MNA Madam Khursheed Afghan inaugrated first woman police center in Sukkur on October 25, for which more than 200 women police officers would be recruited. Talking to newsmen after inaugral ceremony Madam Khursheed Afghan said that the government was trying its utmost for the welfare of women folk in the country and to […]
PESHAWAR – NWFP Senior Minister Sirajul Haq said on October 25, that the provincial government was giving top priority to the promotion of education and taking revolutionary steps in this regard despite financial constraints. Speaking at public gatherings after the inauguration of the Centennial Girls Higher Secondary School and inspection of a polytechnic institute and […]
LARKANA – The subject of computer literacy will be taught from the primary classes in the province in order to make primary education purposeful and attractive, said Sindh Minister for Education and Literacy Dr. Hameeda Khuhro. Talking to newsmen in Larkana on October 25, she said: “We are going to introduce the teaching of English […]
Letter to the editor … Uncensored footage of events at the Srinagar University carried by the media over the last couple of days is an eye-opener for everyone in India, Pakistan and rest of the world. One thing that stands out loud and clear is that no one can now take the people of Kashmir […]
SUKKUR – MNA Madam Khursheed Afghan inaugrated first woman police center in Sukkur on October 25, for which more than 200 women police officers would be recruited. Talking to newsmen after inaugral ceremony Madam Khursheed Afghan said that the government was trying its utmost for the welfare of women folk in the country and to […]
ISLAMABAD – Minister for Social Welfare, Zobaida Jalal October 25, said a proposal was under-consideration to establish five senior citizen centres in the country to facilitate elderly persons. These centre/clubs have been proposed one each in the federal and provincial capitals, she informed the National Assembly during the question-hour. She said there was also a […]
KARACHI – “The Executive Committee of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) will meet on Saturday (October 30), at 2:30 pm at Avari Hotel, Lahore, announced the APNS Secretary General on October 25. The Executive Committee will discuss matters relating to the newspaper industry as well as the government-press relations and applications for provisional accreditation. […]
ISLAMABAD – Foreign Minister Khurshid Mehmood Kasuri on October 25, said Pakistan and Malaysia could join hands in the information technology sector and added that Malaysian experts could help Pakistan in developing an IT city in Islamabad. The foreign minister, who is visiting Malaysia, was talking to officials of Cyber Jaya, the flagship of internet […]
PESHAWAR – NWFP Senior Minister Sirajul Haq said on October 25, that the provincial government was giving top priority to the promotion of education and taking revolutionary steps in this regard despite financial constraints. Speaking at public gatherings after the inauguration of the Centennial Girls Higher Secondary School and inspection of a polytechnic institute and […]
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