January 2, 2010

Call to increase funding for women ministry

By Mudassir Raja RAWALPINDI: Speakers at a seminar in Murree asked the government to increase funding for the ministry of women development as at present it stands at the 49th

Press attacked again

TRAGICALLY, journalists in Pakistan are under fire not only from shadowy security agencies and religious extremists. They must also contend with local hooligans, often supporters of one or the other

Women’s rights

THIS is apropos of the letter by Aysha from Singapore (Dec 12). She inquired about three women activists – Amar Sindhu, Rozina Junejo and Arfana Mallah. I m hereby sending

Outrage over Hyderabad attack on Dawn reporter

HYDERABAD: Political leaders, human rights activists and other members of civil society joined journalists on Friday in expressing shock and anger over the assault on M.H. Khan, the staff correspondent

NA body recommends journalists’ Welfare Fund

By: Javaid-ur-rahman ISLAMABAD – The standing committee of National Assembly (NA) on Information and Broadcasting on Friday recommended the establishment of Welfare Fund for journalists especially those working in the

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