May 30, 2007

Tahir Mirza passes away

KARACHI, May 29: Tahir Mirza, the former editor of Dawn, died peacefully in his sleep at the Aga Khan University Hospital here on Tuesday afternoon. Diagnosed with cancer a year

Journalist attacked

Dharki: Three unidentified armed men attacked local journalists Saino Lal, Tuesday, leaving him seriously injured. Police officials refused to lodge a case against the assailants. Soon after the incident, local

PTV bans ad on dancing bears

LAHORE: Pakistan Television has banned a public service announcement (PSA) that aims to educate people about the cruel treatment of dancing bears in Pakistan, deeming it too graphic, according to

Raise demanded

KARACHI, May 29: The United Staff Organisation (CBA), Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation on Tuesday demanded a 35 per cent increase in salary and other allowances in the next budget. The organisation

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