LAHORE: Regional office of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) once again on Sunday warned all cable operators in the province to strictly follow its laws or face legal action. The fresh warning was part of a campaign launched against cable operators violating Pemra laws regarding relaying banned satellite and private movie channels, and […]
LAHORE: People come and people go, but there are some icons that remain alive forever through their work. The magnitude of what they do or have done is something even they do not fully comprehend in a lifetime. Ejaz Art Gallery opened a group show, showcasing the work of such art masters. With the technological […]
LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Mujahid Kamran has said that education reporters can play important role for development in the country. He was addressing a luncheon hosted in the honor of newly elected body of Lahore Education Reporters Association (LERA) at Executive Club on Thursday. LERA President Arshad Bhatti, Vice President Akmal Somroo, […]
LAHORE: A miscellaneous petition has been filed with the Lahore High Court (LHC) by eminent advocate AK Dogar, counsel of Independent Newspapers Corporation (Jang Group), for making 26 CDs of a programme of a private news channel part of the record. The Jang Group has already moved the LHC for the cancellation and suspension of […]
LAHORE: Journalist Panel and Progressive Panel will contest for managing the affairs of Lahore Press Club in 2014 in elections to be held at Aiwan-e-Iqbal on Wednesday (today). Polling will start at 9:00 am and end at 7:00 pm with one hour lunch break for electing President, Vice President, Secretary, Joint Secretary, Treasurer and eight […]
LAHORE: A solo exhibition of paintings titled “Contexture of Time” by Andleeb Rana opened at the Coopera Art Gallery on Tuesday. Andaleeb is an MPhil student at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) and practices studio art. The exhibition showcased 25 paintings done in digital and mix media. This series of paintings is themed […]
LAHORE: Painting exhibition depicting the importance of Mughal era’s historical buildings by A.Q. Arif kicked off at The Collectors Galleria here on Thursday. A large number of people including art lovers, renowned artists and art students thronged the gallery. As many as 26 painting were showcased in the exhibition wherein Arif has chosen architecture as […]
LAHORE: The provincial assembly on Thursday passed “Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Bill,” along with four other bills, rejecting almost all changes suggested by the opposition. The Right to Information bill carried two amendments that differentiate it from the original act. Clause Five of the bill maintained: “Notwithstanding anything contained in this section, any […]
By: Hussain Kashif LAHORE: The Punjab government tabled and started debate on the Punjab Transparency and Right to Information Bill 2013 in the provincial assembly on Wednesday to make compulsory for government departments to provide the demanded information within the next 14 working days to the citizens. Under the proposed laws, a special commission would […]
Lahore: Like other parts of the globe, World Human Rights Day-2013, marking the adoption of ‘Universal Declaration of Human Rights’ by the United Nations General Assembly on December 10th 1948, is being observed here with a resolve to continue efforts for protection of human rights. To mark the day, different organisations will hold seminars, walks, […]
LAHORE: “I have always enjoyed the love and hospitality of the people of Lahore,” Indian actor Naseeruddin Shah said on Wednesday. He was speaking to students at the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU) on Wednesday. LCWU Vice Chancellor Sabiha Mansoor and head of the Benazir Bhutto Chair, Muneeza Hashmi, welcomed the actor to the […]
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar will chair the ceremony of First Lake City Media Awards 2013 being held on Tuesday (today) at Lake City Golf & Country Club, Raiwind Road. All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) former Chairman and the Chief Executive of The Lake City Holdings (PVT) Limited Mr. Gohar Ejaz is organizing […]
LAHORE: The federal government has revised the deadlines for the implementation of biometric verification system for cell phones in Pakistan, The News has learnt. According to the revised plan, the government has asked cellular service providers to procure and roll out the biometric devices in all companies-owned customer services centres and franchises by November 30, […]
LAHORE: Senior journalist Akhtar Hayat passed away here on Tuesday morning and was laid to rest at Miani Sahib Graveyard the same day. Akhtar Hayat had sustained head injuries in an accident outside Lahore Press Club on Monday. He was taken to General Hospital where he succumbed to the injury. He has survived by two […]
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