April 29, 2008

Pakistan slips down global press freedom index

Washington: In the latest survey of press freedom around the world, PakistanÂ’s score worsened from 63 to 66 to reflect increased attacks on journalists who attempted to cover the growing

World Press Freedom Day on May3

ISLAMABAD (APP) – Like other parts of the globe, the World Press Freedom Day will be observed in Pakistan on May 3. The theme of this year is, “Freedom of

Two suspects in rape case sent to jail

KARACHI, April 28: The civil judge and judicial magistrate, East, Allah Bachayo, on Monday remanded two suspects in judicial custody till May 9 for their alleged involvement in the gang-rape

‘Govt to work more closely with NGOs’

LAHORE, April 28: The government’s directorate of human rights has resolved to work more closely with non-governmental organisations to combat societal ills such as imprisonment of youths, child marriages and

Dubai talks on judges inconclusive

LAHORE, April 28: Talks between the Pakistan People’s Party and Pakistan Muslim League-N on reinstatement of judges remained inconclusive in Dubai on Monday and both sides agreed to hold another

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