March 19, 2013

US pursuing media freedom in Pakistan: Diplomat

PESHAWAR – A one-day seminar on the freedom of information was held at Lincolns Corner Central Library University of Peshawar on Monday. The event was held after the inauguration of

Call for gender equality in society

KHAIRPUR: Speakers at a seminar have called for giving due rights to women to help develop a vibrant society. According to a press release, the one-day seminar on ‘Gender Equity

Woman injured in acid attack

LAHORE: A woman in her 30s suffered critical burns after an unidentified man threw acid on her near Miani Sahib Graveyard on Monday. The suspect escaped after dropping an empty

Renewable energy

EVERYONE in Pakistan knows about the importance of alternative/renewable energy in order to lessen loadshedding. This can only be achieved by setting up plants within the country. In the case

43 killed, 63 injured in one week: Fafen

Forty-three people were killed and 63 injured in 17 incidents of political violence from March 9 to 15, 2013 across the country, showing a sharp decrease as compared with preceding

Poet Amirul Islam Hashmi dies

KARACHI: Eminent Urdu poet Amirul Islam Hashmi passed away after a long illness here on early Monday morning. He was 83. Mr Hashmi was known for his humour-laden Urdu poetry.

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