March 16, 2005

16 new FM radio licenses issued

ISLAMABAD,March 16,2005: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has asked the licence-holders of FM radio channels to launch their service within one year. This was stated by a senior

4 accused in Mukhtar Mai case released

DERA GHAZI KHAN, March 16,2005: Four of the five men convicted in the Mukhtar Mai rape case but acquitted by the Multan bench of the Lahore High Court were released

Mukhtaran case echoes in US House

ISLAMABAD, March 16,2005 :The echo of Mukhtaran Mai case was heard in the US House of Representatives on March 10, when Woolsey from California spoke in detail about the horrific

PA approves two resolutions on women’s rights

KARACHI,March 16,2005: The Sindh Assembly, on Tuesday, amidst chaotic scenes, unanimously approved two resolutions while the opposition introduced eight different private bills on private members’ day. The assembly approved unanimously

Contempt plea against Mukhtar Mai put off

MULTAN, March 16,2005: The Lahore High Court, Multan Bench, on Tuesday adjourned for an indefinite period the proceedings of a contempt of court application filed by a local lawyer against

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