KARACHI:The Aga Khan University (AKU) on Saturday celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2022, its first-ever Founder’s Day and the University’s 40th anniversary here on Saturday. On the occasion, Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah was the Chief Guest. He said, “I am glad to be able to take this opportunity to […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The scrutiny process for nomination papers for the upcoming Punjab Assembly elections has commenced, with 371 seats available, including 297 general seats, 66 reserved for women, and 8 for minorities, up for grabs. The scrutiny process is crucial in ensuring that only eligible candidates make it to the ballot. The Election Commission of Pakistan has […]
Read MoreHYDERABAD:The Hari Welfare Association (HWA), a non-profit working to protect the rights of the peasants, has raised the alarm that the post-flood situation in Sindh is compelling the farmers to fall into the trap of debt bondage. At a press conference at Hyderabad press club on Saturday HWA’s president Akram Ali Khaskheli claimed that a […]
Read MoreISLAMABAD:The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) commemorated the success of a six-episode TV series ‘Sar-e-Rah’ (On the Roadside), which recently aired on a private channel. USAID worked with private tv channel to produce the mini-series which exemplifies USAID’s development goals towards gender equity, empowering women in Pakistan to reach education, economic freedom and […]
Read MoreATTOCK:Detention Orders of 14 activists of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have been withdrawn by the deputy commissioner on the recommendations of the District Police Officer, here on Saturday. According to the official sources, they were released from arrest in pursuance of subsequent orders of Deputy Commissioner Rao Atif Raza. Their detention orders were withdrawn on the […]
Read MoreKARACHI:First Lady Begum Samina Alvi urged the need for a women-friendly and harassment-free work environment so that women could work without fear and contribute to the development and prosperity of their families, organizations, and their country. She added that it was the responsibility of the business community to make their workplaces women-friendly and provide them […]
Read MoreQUETTA:At least three persons including women were killed in a firing incident that took place in Jhal Magsi district, Levis officials said on Saturday. They said that armed men opened fire at a van on Gandawa Road, killing three persons on board. Three people suffered critical injuries who were moved to a nearby hospital. Citing […]
Read MoreFAISALABAD:Divisional Commissioner Madam Silwat Saeed said that all necessary arrangements have been completed to provide free flour to registered poor people in Faisalabad. Chairing a meeting here on Saturday, she said that truck points have been established across the division in addition to activating utility stores and PASP stores to provide free flour to the […]
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