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Interesting categories of shoppers

Shopping is generally associated with women but men cannot be disassociated with this hectic job. For some, the nuisance is extremely nerve-wrecking, as they have to give company to their families during their shopping-cum recreational trip. There are many kinds of female shoppers, difficult to count and differentiate in the first look, but the dichotomy […]

President Asif Ali Zardari felicitates nation on Pakistan Day

Felicitating nation on the eve of Pakistan day, President Asif Ali Zardari said it was time to realize that the Parliament has successfully removed the vestiges of dictatorship and restored the democratic Constitution of Pakistan. The President observed, “Let us also resolve that we will uphold the Constitution and never allow it to be abrogated, […]

Nearly 1000 women killed in Pakistan in 2011 for purposes of honour killing

At least 943 Pakistani women and girls were murdered last year for allegedly defaming their family’s honour, the country’s leading human rights group said Thursday. The statistics highlight the growing scale of violence suffered by many women in conservative Pakistan, where they are frequently treated as second-class citizens and there is no law against domestic […]

Electricity only for rich people

Apparently we are moving back to dark ages, as the days of affordable electricity are ostensibly over for poor segments of the society. In the latest blow, the government on Tuesday increased power tariff at the rate of Rs 6.39 per unit under the fuel adjustment charge, tightening the noose around the already economically oppressed […]

PM Gilani urges for socioeconomic uplift of Gilgit-Baltistan

In order to boost up the country’s economy, Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday underscored the need for chalking out new policies and strategies for the socioeconomic support of the people of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB). While chairing the third session of Gilgit-Baltistan Council, the premier said both the council and the government should work […]

Acid attack victim Fakhra Younus commits suicide in Italy

Acid attack victim Fakhra Younus commits suicide in Italy It is quite saddening to learn about the death of Fakhra Younus, an acid attack victim, who made her home in Italy as a “civil unacceptable person” after going through the painful experience.  Fakhra put an end to her life by committing suicide this week. Back […]

Young generation, the only ray of hope for a struggling Pakistan

Young generation, the only ray of hope for a struggling Pakistan Young generation is always considered the asset of a country and it plays a primary role in the development of that country. The role of the young people always keep the nation upfront at the international level as through their contribution, a country moves […]

Illegal detentions will not be allowed; Supreme Court to intelligence agencies

The Supreme Court on Monday expressed displeasures over the role of intelligence agencies in the missing persons’ case, warning them against illegal detention of people. Inspector General (IG) Police Islamabad Bani Amin submitted a report before the apex court about 16-year-old Umer Muhammad Wali Khan, who went missing on March 10 and found after six […]

Discrimination leading Pakistani society to disparity

Discrimination leading Pakistani society to disparity In Pakistan, discrimination is the major factor that disturbs society’s smooth sailing and thus creates many problems particularly for downtrodden people. It has become a common evil that primarily stems from this so-called class difference. People in Pakistan are living on the two extremes and it has become very […]

ECC to take futuristic steps to boost the economy

Presently, the country’s economy is not in good condition and the incumbent, on the whole appears to be not in a mood to take significant steps to help it. However, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet shared some really futuristic decisions that would help in boosting the local economy. The ECC under the […]

General Kayani’s remarks…

Apparently, it is equal to barking up the wrong tree if one signals out the media for bringing under critical focus the role of the army and the intelligence agencies. No one, even the decontrol media, would ever express concerns with the army if it sticks to its mission of defending the country, and the […]

Cracks emerge within Pakistan People’s Party

In what appeared to be a quite positive omen for minorities, serious differences between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) members have emerged in the National Assembly (NA). However, it was not good for the party at all. On Thursday, the ruling party’s women and minorities members condemned the alleged kidnapping of Hindu girl Rinkal Kumari, (Faryal […]

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