In what appeared to be a brave decision by the Election Commission of Pakistan, it disqualified Waheeda Shah for two years, terming her election null and void for slapping two female polling staffers. An apology and 25,000 thumb impressions could not save PPP’s Waheeda Shah, who executed her feudal powers in the recent by-elections. The […]
Elders of Shar Community declare two women Kari, one killed by husband; other awaits death in her parents’ house Shikarpur: (Tuesday, March 06, 2012) Women in Pakistan continue to pay price for the crimes committed by the men of their tribes. Although there have been tall claims on part of government for restoring women rights […]
Marvi Memon, the former MNA of Pakistan Muslim Quaid (PML-Q), has preferred PML-N over the tsunami of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), putting an end to rumors of joining hands with Imran Khan. According to the reports, she will formally announce her decision on Sunday during her meeting with PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif. She served as Member […]
The Senate elections did take place despite all the rhetoric of conspiracy by the ruling Pakistan People’s Party (PPP). As expected, the party that stands victorious following the polls is undisputedly the same party. However, horse trading and culture of rigging was on rise in the polls. In quite an unexpected move, most of the […]
Regardless of many hurdles, the Senate elections are underway where as many as 98 candidates will contest 45 seats, with the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) having finalized all arrangements to hold the polls at the four provincial assemblies and the National Assembly (NA). The newly-elected members of the upper house of parliament will replace […]
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Nawaz Sharif termed the government incompetent, saying there would not have been slogans of ‘Go Zardari Go’ if the government had served the country. While addressing in Qazi Ahmed, Nawaz Sharif said the incumbent displayed ignorance towards flood relief activities and that is why lands were still inundated. He bashed […]
PTI Chairman Imran Khan says good days are on the horizon Hyderabad, February 26: Imran Khan, the chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), said that good days are on the horizon as his party will demolish the old-age leadership that could not work for the welfare of Pakistan. Imran said this while addressing to a crowd […]
Feb 26 2012 | Posted in
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After a short break, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) heads back to Sindh for a rally, planning to focus on the province’s major political concerns in the months ahead. A group of followers of PTI vice chairperson Shah Mehmood Qureshi organized the rally in Umerkot. Qureshi has served foreign minister as leader of the Pakistan People’s […]
Moenjodaro finally allocated Rs 100m for rehabilitation Mohenjo-daro was built in the 26th century BC, and abandoned around 1800 BC. The ruins of the city were discovered in 1922 by Rakhaldas Bandyopadhyay, an officer of the Archaeological Survey of India. He was led to the mound by a Buddhist monk, who reportedly believed […]
Feb 22 2012 | Posted in
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Malnutrition in flood sufferers is much worse than in Sub-Saharan Africa The malnutrition in flood victims of Pakistan is much worse than those residing in Sub-Saharan Africa. The weak international response to the second major flooding crisis in Pakistan has directed millions of people to the risk of malnutrition and other lethal diseases. The Pakistan […]
Islamabad take on Sindh in the U-14 final of the National championship at the Jinnah Stadium today. The two sides have definitely earned their berths in the finale of the prestigious tournament, with Sindh comfortably securing their passage with a 4-0 demolition of Karachi Zone B. Meanwhile, their opponents Islamabad had to endure a […]
Feb 14 2012 | Posted in
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Flood effectees of Sindh: Things that need to be done Heavy rainfall in August 2011 caused significant devastation across Pakistan. The hardest hit province is Sindh, with 22 out of 23 districts affected. As of 3rd September, the worst-affected districts are Badin, Mirpurkhas, and Tando Muhamad Khan, although damage assessments are still underway. PDMA […]
Feb 7 2012 | Posted in
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