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Man kills wife for having an ‘affair’

SHAHPUR CHAKAR: A man identified as Abdul Qadir Umrani killed his pregnant wife on the pretext of karo kari in the Bhairo Mal village on Wednesday. He surrendered to the police soon after killing Lateefa. The body was taken to a hospital and handed over to the family.


Naek, Jamali condemn journalist’s killing

ISLAMABAD: Chairman and Deputy Chairman Senate on Wednesday condemned murder of Mukarram Khan Atif, a journalist from a private TV-channel, who was killed by unknown assailants in Shabqadar, Charsadda. Chairman Farooq H. Naek and Deputy Chairman Mir Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali in their condolence message offered heartfelt condolence to the family of the deceased. They […]


Saleem Shahzad Commission’s report

The much-awaited report of the commission the government had set up to investigate the kidnapping and brutal murder of journalist Saleem Shahzad is out – and disappointingly unhelpful in establishing the truth. It says “Saleem’s writings probably, did, and certainly could have drawn the ire of various belligerents in the war on terror, which included […]


Sindh government to bear expenses of Mehdi Hassan’s treatment

Karachi: Business Recorder Logo Sindh Government will bear the expenses of the treatment of legendary singer of the country, Mehdi Hassan, who is under treat at a private hospital here. According to a statement issued here on Sunday, President Asif Ali Zardari has given special directives to provide better medical treatment facility to Mehdi Hassan. […]


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Punjab cabinet approves three universities for women

Lahore: The Punjab Cabinet on Saturday approved establishment of three universities for women in Bahawalpur, Sialkot and Faisalabad, and setting up of knowledge city at Rakh Dera Chahal. The Punjab Cabinet met here that was chaired by Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, disclosed an official. The Cabinet also approved Evacuee Trust Properties (Management and […]


Nadra registration centre inaugurated in SITE

Karachi: More NADRA centers will facilitate masses to get their computerised identity cards close to their homes, said Roshan Ali Shaikh, Commissioner Karachi while inaugurating Nadra Executive Registration Centre at Plot No D-210 S.I.T.E Estate Avenue, near Simon Chowrangi, Karachi. GM Nadra, Sindh Brigadier Zahid Hussain (Retd) and other guests were also present. He said […]


Nisar censures government for using parliament to ‘promote personal agenda’

Opposition leader in the National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan on Friday came down hard on the government for, what he said, using parliament to promote its personal agenda. However, he vowed to resist any undemocratic and unconstitutional move. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, he said all the opposition parties were united […]


‘Offended’ Gilani rejects legality, constitutionality: responses by Kayani, Pasha in Memogate

Islamabad: Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Monday said that any official action by a government functionary without the prior approval of the government was unconstitutional and illegal. In interview to People’s Daily Online on Monday, the Prime Minister said that any official action by a government functionary without the prior approval of the […]


Foreign journalist thrashed

ISLAMABAD: The security guards of Senator Talha Mahmood thrashed a foreign journalist, here on Monday. According to details, the motorbike of a foreign journalist collided with the squad of Senator Talha in Faisal Market in the jurisdiction of Kohsar Police Station. Four guards riding the vehicle captured the journalist and subjected him to torture. Workers […]