
The Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis has filed an application with the Islamabad High Court, seeking removal of stay order on the appointment of Community Welfare Attachés (CWAs) in different countries. On Tuesday, the IHC sought explanation from Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis over allegedly illegal appointments. Justice Noorul Haq Qureshi on February 21 had stayed the […]

Women employability in post war scenario After the fall of twin-towers in New York, USA, the undisputed leader of the then uni-polar world, blaming Alqaeda leaders for the incident, decided to engage in pursuit of the guilty in Afghanistan. The decision to uproot the potential terrorists’ nursery and to make this world a safer place […]

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan and International Federation for Human Rights slam internet censorship in Pakistan Lahore, March 13: On the occasion of the international day of action against Internet censorship, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and its member organisation, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP), have expressed deep concern over an […]

Right to education and social accountability: Experts call for implementation of article 25-A ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar urged people to make respective provincial governments accountable for legislation on ensuring quality education for all as promised in the constitution through article 25-A of 18th amendment. They also stressed on firm implementation of legislation, increased educational […]

Rehman Malik not happy by the measures taken by Punjab Government during the visit of Abdul Kadir Topbas Pakistan’s Interior Minister visited Lahore this Sunday and was not happy by the arrangements made by the Punjab Government. While commenting on Istanbul’s mayor visit to Lahore on this Sunday. He voiced that there was not even […]

Talibans offered to form alliance with the with Government It has been said by Pakistan Government officials that the names of the banned organisations will be removed from the list if they stop their activities across the country. Interior Minister Rehman Malik noted, “If the proscribed organisations assure us that they have closed down their militant […]

The latest allegations of a forceful conversion of young Hindu girl in Sindh brought to light yet again the dilemma faced by the community in the region. Many families reportedly living in fear and insecurity as some 20 young girls are said to convert to Islam on monthly basis. Each incident starts with allegations of […]

Counsel for former ambassador Hussain Haqqani, Zahid Bukhari on Tuesday claimed that the infamous memogate saga was created to destabilize the incumbent government. Before leaving for London for cross-examination of Mansoor Ijaz, the main architect of the controversial memogate, Bukhari spoke to the media saying the scandal was nothing more than a bunch of lies. […]

Interior Minister Rehman Malik said he was ready to appear before the Supreme Court to produce documentary evidences with regard to Mehran Bank scandal. “The money Younis Habib had distributed is on record and I will produce evidences in the court if it summons me,” the minister said while talking to media outside Parliament House. […]

Terming the ineligibility of non-Muslims to become president or prime minister unjust, Awami National Party (ANP) Senator Haji Adeel demanded to abolish the condition. While speaking in the Senate, he observed, “This ban is discriminatory and against the basic political rights.” He was referring the sub-clause two of the Article 41of the Constitution, “A person […]

PM Gilani lays the foundation-stone of Mirpur University of Sciences and Technology Azad Jammu and Kashmir: (Monday, March 12, 2012) Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani here today while laying the foundation stone of Mirpur University of Sciences and Technology said that development of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has always been at the top of his […]

We are unaware of an ongoing silent war in Balochistan resulting in a daily death toll which is not reported as fervently as it should be. Unfortunately, more than 85% population of the province does not have access to clean drinking water and other basic necessities. No one from the government side or the private […]