Tag: Protection

Steps being taken to protect journalists: CM Buzdar

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Thursday that provision of the conducive working environment to journalists was a priority of the...

‘Protection of minorities’ rights one of government’s top priorities’

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday said that protecting the rights of minorities is among the top priorities of the...

Aasia Bibi’s husband calls for her protection, criticises govt deal with...

LAHORE: The husband of Aasia Bibi, a Christian woman acquitted after eight years on death row for blasphemy, on Saturday criticised the government deal with...

Punjab set to launch mega project to save endangered vultures

LAHORE: Keeping in view the success of World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan’s (WWF-P) restoration project for the population of the Oriental white-backed vulture, also known...

President Alvi says judge was constitutionally bound to give him immunity

--Alvi says he had not sought immunity, judge was bound by Article 248(2) to stop proceedings against him till end of term   ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif...

Activists urge Punjab lawmakers to ensure protection of child rights

LAHORE: Child rights activists have urged the newly-elected parliamentarians of Punjab to accord top priority to child rights and ensure the protection of children from...

Woman moves court seeking protection from brothers

Share in inheritance: Rukhsana Bibi says brothers subject her to death threats LAHORE: A female resident near Lahore sought protection and moved a district court when...

SHC orders protection for free-will marriage couple

KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) the other day had directed police officials to provide protection to Zulekha and Ali Akbar who are allegedly...

AJK to set up special unit for protection of foreigners: IG

MIRPUR: Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shoaib Dastgeer on Saturday said that a special protection unit was being formed in AJK...

PML-N MNA calls for protecting children from abuse, harassment

HARIPUR: To avoid incidents like Kasur, besides provision of health and education to the children, people should protect them in a better way. This was...

BISP to launch child protection campaign tomorrow

  ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is launching ‘BISP Child Protection Campaign’ on Saturday at its headquarters and 40 other district and tehsil offices...

Govt will leave no stone unturned for protection of rights of...

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Food Bilal Yaseen pledged on Saturday to continue surprise visits to sugar mills till the end of the crushing season....

UN Dujarric says parties ensure protection of Afrin

NEW YORK: The UN on Friday reiterated a call on all concerned parties to avoid actions that would further escalate tensions in Syria’s northern...

Bilawal urges Sindh govt to ensure protection of children from abuse

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman  Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Saturday urged to take immediate measures to protect the children from abuse and other crimes...

Protected but stifled, Hazaras in Quetta feel unsafe

QUETTA: Ali Haris dreamed of getting a college degree and a well-paid job. Instead, he had to quit his education after high school. Going...

Experts recommend measures for protection against smog

LAHORE: The health and environmental experts on Sunday said that exposure to smog was contributing toward spreading various health issues, including eye infections, allergies, coughing...

Sub-committee formed to expedite journalist security, protection bill

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage on Wednesday constituted a sub-committee expediting the process of finalisation of The...