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March for Education campaign continues in full swing
LAHORE - The March for Education campaign to end educational emergency is going on in full swing on the Internet, as thousands of users are signing the petition in order to urge the federal government to increase the education budget to four percent but Punjab Education Department sources claim that the department is working on its own roadmap.
The campaign started after the Pakistan Education Task Force's (PETF) report on the "Education Emergency Pakistan Booklet", which
The campaign started after the Pakistan Education Task Force's (PETF) report on the "Education Emergency Pakistan Booklet", which
French police fine woman for wearing full Islamic face veil
VERSAILLES - French police fined a woman for wearing a full-face Islamic veil, the first reported enforcement of a ban on the garment on the day it came into effect, a police source said Tuesday.
The young woman, born in 1983, was fined 150 euros (216 dollars) "without incident" in a shopping centre in Mureaux, northwest of Paris, early Monday evening, the source said, without elaborating on exactly what she was wearing.
France on Monday became the first country in Europe to
The young woman, born in 1983, was fined 150 euros (216 dollars) "without incident" in a shopping centre in Mureaux, northwest of Paris, early Monday evening, the source said, without elaborating on exactly what she was wearing.
France on Monday became the first country in Europe to
Pakistan has ‘hands full’ with militants: NATO
NEW YORK - Pakistan is so busy fighting its own Islamist militants that it can do little more to help NATO forces battling in neighbouring Afghanistan, NATO's top civilian there said on Monday.
Mark Sedwill, senior civilian representative for the Western military alliance in Afghanistan, said Pakistani attitudes were hardening toward guerrilla groups that had previously been supported by the state. "In the past, they had relations with various groups," he told the Asia Society
Mark Sedwill, senior civilian representative for the Western military alliance in Afghanistan, said Pakistani attitudes were hardening toward guerrilla groups that had previously been supported by the state. "In the past, they had relations with various groups," he told the Asia Society
FIA has made full recovery: Ch Zaheer
LAHORE - PML-Q Punjab secretary general Chaudhry Zaheer-ud-Din on Monday claimed party leader Moonis Elahi was framed in a case in which the investigating agency had already a made hundred percent recovery. He made the claim talking to media at district courts before the appearance of Moonis Elahi in the court. Chaudhary Zaheer also claimed that FIA could not extract a single paisa from Moonis in NICL scam during the 10-day physical remand. He maintained that Moonis belong to a
Altaf calls for full provincial autonomy
KARACHI - Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) chief Altaf Hussain has called for full provincial autonomy in light of the "true spirit" of the Pakistan Resolution signed in Lahore on March 23, 1940.
In his message on the eve of Pakistan Day, Hussain said Pakistan was created after innumerable sacrifices and keeping it from harm requires national unity and solidarity. He said it was the need of the hour for all citizens to work towards ending provincialism that has sharply divided the
In his message on the eve of Pakistan Day, Hussain said Pakistan was created after innumerable sacrifices and keeping it from harm requires national unity and solidarity. He said it was the need of the hour for all citizens to work towards ending provincialism that has sharply divided the
Rolls-Royce unveils full electric Phantom at the Geneva Motor Show 2011
LAHORE - You've seen wireless charging technology in the kitchen, you've even seen it in the bathroom. Now drivers will be able to enjoy it in the new experimental Rolls-Royce Phantom, too. First details of Rolls-Royce's experimental electric car - complete with advanced electric toothbrush-style 'wireless' charging - have been released.
The pioneering Phantom - RR's first ever electric vehicle - will be powered by the largest car battery in the world, roughly resembling the
The pioneering Phantom - RR's first ever electric vehicle - will be powered by the largest car battery in the world, roughly resembling the
US examining ‘full range of options’ for Libya: Obama
WASHINGTON/AL-UQAYLA/CARACAS - The United States is examining the "full range of options" in dealing with Libya, President Barack Obama said on Thursday, saying he did not want to be "hamstrung."
"In addition to the nonmilitary actions that we've taken, I want to make sure that those full range of options are available to me," he said. Asked whether that included the imposition of a no-fly zone over Libya, he said, "That is one of the options that we would be looking at."
"In addition to the nonmilitary actions that we've taken, I want to make sure that those full range of options are available to me," he said. Asked whether that included the imposition of a no-fly zone over Libya, he said, "That is one of the options that we would be looking at."
PCB writes to SL board for full series
LAHORE - Desperate to revive international cricket in Pakistan, the PCB has written to the Sri Lankan board, requesting it to tour the country this year for a full series. A senior official of the board said the PCB has already started a process to convince the Sri Lankan board to undertake the tour in October.
"We wrote to them a few months back, highlighting the fact that it would be a big boost for Pakistan cricket if they agreed to play the series as scheduled in Pakistan,"
"We wrote to them a few months back, highlighting the fact that it would be a big boost for Pakistan cricket if they agreed to play the series as scheduled in Pakistan,"
Eid Milad preparations are in full swing
DASKA - Preparations to celebrate Eid Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH) are in full swing and roads as buildings are being decorated with colourful buntings, banners and fancy lights in Daska, Sambrial, Pasrur and Sialkot. The decoration of roads, bazaars, commercial and shopping centres has also been started in the city with big banners and the sale of religious posters is in full swing.
Sweets will also be distributed among the poor on this occasion. Various social, cultural and educational
Sweets will also be distributed among the poor on this occasion. Various social, cultural and educational
CM Competitions in full swing
LAHORE - The phase-II of the 2nd Chief Minister's Sports Competitions is in full swing here at different venues of the city, with players from all the nine divisions taking part energetically in the intermediate level competitions.
In girls athletics, Najma Perveen of Faisalabad won the gold medals in 100m and 400m races with a time of 12:96 seconds and 1:00:78 minutes, respectively. Sadia Khaliq from Rawalpindi was declared the winner of shot putt. In boys 100m race, Aoun of
In girls athletics, Najma Perveen of Faisalabad won the gold medals in 100m and 400m races with a time of 12:96 seconds and 1:00:78 minutes, respectively. Sadia Khaliq from Rawalpindi was declared the winner of shot putt. In boys 100m race, Aoun of
National Tray Hockey in full swing
LAHORE - The 3rd Tray Hockey Championship is in progress at the Faisalabad Hockey Stadium. To spot the talented probable players, the PHF has constituted a Committee comprising Rana Mujahid Ali, Khawaja Muhammad Junaid, Khalid Bashir & Ajmal Khan Lodhi. The Committee will observe the performance of the players during the Championship and forward its recommendations to PHF, soon after conclusion of the Championship.
ICC promises full disclosure of fixing investigations
DUBAI - ICC chief executive Harron Lorgat Saturday said that all the details of the Pakistan spot-fixing investigation will be revealed once the verdict is announced on February 5.
The six-day tribunal in Doha concluded without a final decision and it was revealed two Tests were now under scrutiny. The key development over those days, where information was scarce and carefully controlled, was the charges brought against Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt in relation to
The six-day tribunal in Doha concluded without a final decision and it was revealed two Tests were now under scrutiny. The key development over those days, where information was scarce and carefully controlled, was the charges brought against Mohammad Amir, Mohammad Asif and Salman Butt in relation to
Brazil’s new president spends first full day in office
BRASILIA - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff began her first full day in office on Sunday after pledging to build on the policies of her hugely popular predecessor Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
The 63-year-old divorced grandmother, who was Lula's former cabinet chief, assumed the presidency Saturday in a carefully staged ceremony under at times rainy skies. Her Sunday's agenda includes meetings with Prince Felipe of Asturias, the heir to the Spanish throne, Uruguayan President Jose
The 63-year-old divorced grandmother, who was Lula's former cabinet chief, assumed the presidency Saturday in a carefully staged ceremony under at times rainy skies. Her Sunday's agenda includes meetings with Prince Felipe of Asturias, the heir to the Spanish throne, Uruguayan President Jose
PU convocation’s full dress rehearsal held
LAHORE - The Punjab University's (PU) 119th Convocation's full dress rehearsal was held at the varsity's Faisal Auditorium on Friday. PU Vice Chancellor (VC) Dr Mujahid Kamran, Pro VC Dr Jamil Anwar, Registrar Dr Akhtar, Controller of Examinations Dr Zahid Karim Khan, faculty deans, college principles, institute directors and chairman of various departments were also present on the occasion. Recipients of PhD, MPhil, masters and undergraduate degrees participated in the rehearsal.
CM’s Cup second phase in full swing
Lahore - The second phase of the Chief Minister's Cup is in full swing at the high school level, with the finalists displaying excellent performances on Wednesday.
The inter-tehsil boys' football competitions were held at the districts Bhuwana, Laalian and Chiniot.
In Chiniot, Laalian got a walkover over Bhuwana after accidents of two players from Bhuwana team. Laalian beat Chiniot in the second match.
In Faisalabad, Tehsil Faisalabad city beat Tehsil Samundri in girls'
The inter-tehsil boys' football competitions were held at the districts Bhuwana, Laalian and Chiniot.
In Chiniot, Laalian got a walkover over Bhuwana after accidents of two players from Bhuwana team. Laalian beat Chiniot in the second match.
In Faisalabad, Tehsil Faisalabad city beat Tehsil Samundri in girls'
LHC adjourns Rehman’s presidential pardon case
LAHORE: Hearing of a petition challenging the pardon granted by President Asif Ali Zardari to Interior Minister Rehman Malik was adjourned to December 24 by a full bench of Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday. Earlier, Deputy Attorney General Naveed Inayat Malik had requested adjournment on behalf of the federation, citing Rehman's pending adjudication in Supreme Court as an excuse.
Barrister Farooq Hassan, representing the petitioner, opposed the request saying the government was
Barrister Farooq Hassan, representing the petitioner, opposed the request saying the government was
‘Full Court’ reference to honour Justice Jafferi on Monday
ISLAMABAD: A 'Full Court' reference will be held at Supreme Court on Monday to honour Justice Rahmat Hussain Jafferi, a Supreme Court judge who retired on November 20 after reaching 65-years, an SC spokesman told Pakistan Today.
"The chief justice of Pakistan has not yet nominated any judge of the high court to replace Justice Jafferi in SC," he said, adding that most probably the outgoing judge will be replaced with a judge from the Lahore High Court according to the
"The chief justice of Pakistan has not yet nominated any judge of the high court to replace Justice Jafferi in SC," he said, adding that most probably the outgoing judge will be replaced with a judge from the Lahore High Court according to the
