August 14, 2011

Two women among three killed over Karo-Kari

SUKKUR: Three people, including two women, were killed on the pre-text of Karo-Kari here on Saturday. Police said accused Gul Nawaz Bhumbhro shot dead his younger sister Shamaila, 22, suspecting

Arms licence cancellation criticized

INTERIOR Minister Rehman Malik has ordered cancellation of arms licences and time has been given to the licence-holders to get machine-readable licences from National Databas Registration Authority (Nadra). It is

Induction of women in police

Induction of women in police Currently less than five percent of the police force consists of women, which should be improved. With the increase in crime rate and the involvement

Women victims and denial of justice

By: Reema Abbasi THIS is stating the obvious but sadly, it cannot be underlined enough – our society has long been riven by brutal, almost wild inequalities. Be it severe

FBR chairman offers resignation

By: Shahbaz Rana ISLAMABAD: In a rare move, Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Salman Siddique has offered to resign, just a few months before his scheduled retirement, in the face

Confirmation of 7 judges recommended by JC

By: Nasir Iqbal ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission recommended on Saturday confirmation of seven additional judges – three from the Lahore High Court and four from the Peshawar High Court. A

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