Secular environment needed for educational growth: HRCP chairman
Secular academic environment is needed for educational growth in Pakistan, Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) Chairman Dr Mehdi Hassan said on Saturday.
He made these remarks while addressing a seminar titled "Festival to acknowledge teachers contribution in nation building", organised by the Ali Institute of Education, Lahore. Hassan said that the curriculum of subjects should cover human rights education, democratic traditions, forbearance and education of peace. The
He made these remarks while addressing a seminar titled "Festival to acknowledge teachers contribution in nation building", organised by the Ali Institute of Education, Lahore. Hassan said that the curriculum of subjects should cover human rights education, democratic traditions, forbearance and education of peace. The
Telecom firm spreads breast cancer awareness in Pakistan
Pakistan has the highest rate of breast cancer for any Asian population in the world. Breast cancer accounts for 38.5 percent of all female cancers, making it the most frequent malignancy in women. It claims 40,000 lives each year. Due to lack of information on breast cancer in Pakistan, only advanced cases are reported. An early diagnosis of the condition increases a patient's chance of survival by 90%. In the effort to mark October as the breast cancer awareness month Warid has
Book remembers student politics
Punjab University Department of History Lecturer Mahboob Hussain's new book entitled "Students' Politics in Pakistan" has been published from Germany.
The book addresses the issues of political consciousness of the students and their response to the major political events, which took place during the Ayub Khan's regime. The work deals with the historical context as well, in which it examines the phase of students' active participation in the Pakistan movement. The book also
The book addresses the issues of political consciousness of the students and their response to the major political events, which took place during the Ayub Khan's regime. The work deals with the historical context as well, in which it examines the phase of students' active participation in the Pakistan movement. The book also
The days when Lahore meant cinema
It has been some time now that Lollywood, the so not popular Pakistani film industry, lost its touch. People no longer feel the buzz when it comes to watching Pakistani films. Cine-goers have resorted to foreign films. Cinemas have stopped showing local film with Lollywood appearing to breathing its last breathe.
To the older generation Lahore's cinema came as a breathe of fresh air. Those who experienced cinema in the 1950s and 60s retain fond memories of local movies. A Wareed
To the older generation Lahore's cinema came as a breathe of fresh air. Those who experienced cinema in the 1950s and 60s retain fond memories of local movies. A Wareed
Crime Highlights
Suicide (2)
Shahdara:
A young woman committed suicide by swallowing pesticide tablets after she had a row with her younger sister.
Shahdara Town police said that Ayesha quarreled with her younger sister on Saturday which led her to swallow pesticide tablets. Her family took her to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced her dead.
The body of the deceased was handed over to her family after the completion of legal procedures.
A young man attempted suicide
Shahdara:
A young woman committed suicide by swallowing pesticide tablets after she had a row with her younger sister.
Shahdara Town police said that Ayesha quarreled with her younger sister on Saturday which led her to swallow pesticide tablets. Her family took her to a nearby hospital where she was pronounced her dead.
The body of the deceased was handed over to her family after the completion of legal procedures.
A young man attempted suicide
Man shot dead by robbers.
A man was shot dead by a group of robbers on Friday. Doctors said that he was in critical condition for about nine hours during which he received four blood transfusions.
40 year old Shareef was traveling back to his village near Raiwind form Sharaqpur with his brother and 13-year-old son. When they reached Faizpur interchange, a group of robbers forced them to stop and demanded cash, cell phones and other valuables. Sensing resistance, the robbers opened fire. The injured were
40 year old Shareef was traveling back to his village near Raiwind form Sharaqpur with his brother and 13-year-old son. When they reached Faizpur interchange, a group of robbers forced them to stop and demanded cash, cell phones and other valuables. Sensing resistance, the robbers opened fire. The injured were
Reconnecting- Some like it hot!
The tea stall is an icon of the culture of the working class. It remains central to their lives. For the elite, drinking tea from the tea stall becomes a moment in which the barrier is broken and an attempt is made to 'reconnect'. It is to reconnect that the tea stall becomes the first photofeature Pakistan Today offers you...
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1. The place to be
2. Smoothing it to perfection
Photographers are encouraged to send us samples at:
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1. The place to be
2. Smoothing it to perfection
Man shot dead by robbers
A man was shot dead by a group of robbers on Friday. Doctors said that he was in critical condition for about nine hours during which he received four blood transfusions.
40 year old Shareef was traveling back to his village near Raiwind form Sharaqpur with his brother and 13-year-old son. When they reached Faizpur interchange, a group of robbers forced them to stop and demanded cash, cell phones and other valuables. Sensing resistance, the robbers opened fire. The injured were
40 year old Shareef was traveling back to his village near Raiwind form Sharaqpur with his brother and 13-year-old son. When they reached Faizpur interchange, a group of robbers forced them to stop and demanded cash, cell phones and other valuables. Sensing resistance, the robbers opened fire. The injured were
LDA inspectors continue to succumb to high-rise case stress
Inspectors allegely allowed illegal plaza construction in PIA Housing Scheme
Punjab Services Tribunal ordered reinstatement of inspectors; LDA delayed restoration
LDA officials claim reinstatement cases are 'under process'
LAHORE
Depression and trauma springing from the termination of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) officials in the high-rise building issue have led to the death of two building inspectors and brain hemorrhage of the director building LDA. Two
Punjab Services Tribunal ordered reinstatement of inspectors; LDA delayed restoration
LDA officials claim reinstatement cases are 'under process'
LAHORE
Depression and trauma springing from the termination of Lahore Development Authority (LDA) officials in the high-rise building issue have led to the death of two building inspectors and brain hemorrhage of the director building LDA. Two
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Nutritional benefits of eggs need promotion: UVAS VC
LAHORE
The nutritional benefits of eggs need to be promoted and the general public should be made aware of the commodity's affordability, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Muhammad Nawaz said on Friday.
He made these remarks while addressing a seminar on the occasion of Egg Day at the varsity's Pattoki Ravi Campus. Nawaz said that every Pakistani faced a 10 percent deficiency
LAHORE
The nutritional benefits of eggs need to be promoted and the general public should be made aware of the commodity's affordability, University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Muhammad Nawaz said on Friday.
He made these remarks while addressing a seminar on the occasion of Egg Day at the varsity's Pattoki Ravi Campus. Nawaz said that every Pakistani faced a 10 percent deficiency
Car thieves arrested
LAHORE
Anti Vehicle Lifting Staff Iqbal Town Division arrested two alleged car lifters of Irshad alias Shada Car Lifter Gang including its ringleader on Friday. 9 cars worth 40 lakh rupees have been recovered from their possession. The accused were reported to have confessed to 9 cases of car lifting during preliminary interrogation. Capital City Police Officer, Muhammad Aslam Tareen has announced cash prizes and commendatory certificates for the police team.
Murder (1)
Anti Vehicle Lifting Staff Iqbal Town Division arrested two alleged car lifters of Irshad alias Shada Car Lifter Gang including its ringleader on Friday. 9 cars worth 40 lakh rupees have been recovered from their possession. The accused were reported to have confessed to 9 cases of car lifting during preliminary interrogation. Capital City Police Officer, Muhammad Aslam Tareen has announced cash prizes and commendatory certificates for the police team.
Murder (1)
Punjab government resisting 80 percent hike in water tariff
LAHORE
The Punjab government is resisting imposing the 80 percent hike in the commercial water tariff fearing a backlash from the public already unhappy over the government's performance, Pakistan Today learnt on Friday.
According to a Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) official, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led Punjab government was not deciding the issue of the water tariff for the last six months. He said that the PML-N leaders were attending official meetings
The Punjab government is resisting imposing the 80 percent hike in the commercial water tariff fearing a backlash from the public already unhappy over the government's performance, Pakistan Today learnt on Friday.
According to a Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) official, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led Punjab government was not deciding the issue of the water tariff for the last six months. He said that the PML-N leaders were attending official meetings
LCWU convocation notice
LAHORE
The 8th convocation of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore will be held at the university's auditorium on Tuesday 26th October, 2010 at 05:00p.m while the rehearsals will take place on Monday 25th October 2010 at 09:00 a.m. Students are directed to be punctual and dress-up in the prescribed hood and gown that can be rented from the university. Convocation will be followed by dinner and students can get their registration cards from their respective
The 8th convocation of the Lahore College for Women University (LCWU), Lahore will be held at the university's auditorium on Tuesday 26th October, 2010 at 05:00p.m while the rehearsals will take place on Monday 25th October 2010 at 09:00 a.m. Students are directed to be punctual and dress-up in the prescribed hood and gown that can be rented from the university. Convocation will be followed by dinner and students can get their registration cards from their respective
PMA files appeal against closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital
LAHORE
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has appealed to the chief justices of the Supreme Court and Lahore High Court to take suo motu notice of the closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital. PMA office bearers Dr M Tanveer Anwar, Dr Kamran Saeed, Dr Shahid Malik, Dr Izhar Chaudhry and Dr Salman Kazmi stated that the hospital was closed 21 days ago but government has not taken notice of the resulting injustice upon poor patients. Closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital has
Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has appealed to the chief justices of the Supreme Court and Lahore High Court to take suo motu notice of the closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital. PMA office bearers Dr M Tanveer Anwar, Dr Kamran Saeed, Dr Shahid Malik, Dr Izhar Chaudhry and Dr Salman Kazmi stated that the hospital was closed 21 days ago but government has not taken notice of the resulting injustice upon poor patients. Closure of Janki Devi Maternity Hospital has
Point scoring, personality clashes abound in Punjab Assembly
- Law Minister Rana Sanaullah and Labour Minister Ashraf Sohna swap allegations of point scoring, humiliating assembly members
LAHORE
Personality clashes and the point scoring resulted in heated arguments between lawmakers from the treasury and opposition benches in the Punjab Assembly's session on Friday.
The first brawl erupted when Dr Samia of the PML-Q expressed dissatisfaction over the governments' reply to non-payment of Rs 31 billion to government
LAHORE
Personality clashes and the point scoring resulted in heated arguments between lawmakers from the treasury and opposition benches in the Punjab Assembly's session on Friday.
The first brawl erupted when Dr Samia of the PML-Q expressed dissatisfaction over the governments' reply to non-payment of Rs 31 billion to government
PU student accuses teacher of sectarian bias
LAHORE
A Punjab University (PU) student on Friday wrote a written complaint to the PU Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran accusing his teacher of sectarian discrimination, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Student Syed Adnan Qureshi threatened to commit suicide if action was not taken against his teacher Shafia Bhatti. Qureshi alleged that Shafia had used derogatory words against the sacred places of his sect, which had badly hurt him. On the other hand, Shafia denied the
A Punjab University (PU) student on Friday wrote a written complaint to the PU Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran accusing his teacher of sectarian discrimination, Pakistan Today has learnt.
Student Syed Adnan Qureshi threatened to commit suicide if action was not taken against his teacher Shafia Bhatti. Qureshi alleged that Shafia had used derogatory words against the sacred places of his sect, which had badly hurt him. On the other hand, Shafia denied the
No alternate to devotion, say shrine visitors
Lahore
The shrines in Lahore observed silence as the police ordered the shrines' closure after the blasts at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi on Thursday. The devotees looked demoralized and grieved but vowed to continue activities at the shrines. The security remained on high alert at all the shrines in Lahore including the shrines of Baba Shah Kamal, Mian Mir, Madhu Lal, Baba Shah Jamal and Bibi Pakdaman. Soon after the blasts in Karachi, police took control of all
The shrines in Lahore observed silence as the police ordered the shrines' closure after the blasts at the shrine of Abdullah Shah Ghazi in Karachi on Thursday. The devotees looked demoralized and grieved but vowed to continue activities at the shrines. The security remained on high alert at all the shrines in Lahore including the shrines of Baba Shah Kamal, Mian Mir, Madhu Lal, Baba Shah Jamal and Bibi Pakdaman. Soon after the blasts in Karachi, police took control of all
