Tag: Tribute

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It was 6th October, 2011, when Steve Jobs died. Mere words cannot do justice to a man of his stature, who taught the world...

Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI) and Lahore General Hospital (LGH) Principal Dr Tariq Salahuddin said on Wednesday that nurse Asma Kanwal was a martyr...

Special prayers were offered to pay respect to former Indian cricketer Mansur Ali Khan Pataudi, who died on September 22 in New Delhi. Former...

With subtle yet candid clicks, Muhammad Azhar Hafeez on Monday launched his 48-piece photography exhibition, ‘In Memory of My Loving Mother’, portraying the social...

After the roles that Akshay Kumar has played in recent films, he has created quite a strong Punjabi connection with his audience. The actor,...

In the National Assembly on Tuesday, members representing various political parties paid glowing tributes to Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto on the occasion of her...

Mother’s Day fervour reached its peak on Sunday when everybody paid tribute to their mothers to honour mothers’ contributions to society. Several events were...

An outspoken New Zealand Maori politician apologised on Thursday after praising slain Al-Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden as a freedom fighter who stood up...

Britain’s Prince William made sure his mother Princess Diana in his own words didn’t “miss out” on the ceremony and celebrations for his wedding...

ST JOHN'S - The West Indies Cricket Board on Sunday paid tribute to former captain and wicket-keeper Franz Copeland Murray 'Gerry' Alexander, who died on Saturday at the age of 82. WICB president Dr Julian Hunte praised Alexander in recalling the contribution he made during the famous 1961 tied Test series in Australia under skipper Sir Frank Worrell. "On behalf of the WICB and all the cricket-loving people who support West Indies cricket I want to extend heartfelt condolences to the

LAHORE - Environment and Women's Development Federal Minister Samina Khalid Ghurki briefed the officers of Ministry of Women's Development about various projects and working of the ministry and paid tribute to the contribution of women to the national mainstream on Saturday. Ghurki stressed the need for an awareness campaign in the print and electronic media to educate women about their socio-economic and political rights. "We cannot achieve the goal of development without involving

LAHORE - The Punjab Assembly on Monday paid rich tribute to assassinated PPP minister Shahbaz Bhatti, calling him a man of principles and a committed political worker. On the second day of House proceedings, legislators from across the political divide, mainly from the minorities, paid rich tribute to Bhatti. They said Bhatti worked tirelessly for the rights of the oppressed and portraying a softer image of Pakistan in the world. The legislators called Bhatti's assassination a great

WASHINGTON - The assassinated minister for minorities affairs Shahbaz Bhatti was an ardent proponent of Quaid-e-Azam's vision for an egalitarian Pakistan and devoted his efforts to a moderate and united country amid a spate of challenges, Christian leaders and officials said on Sunday.
Paying tribute to the slain leader at a service held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania they said that in Bhatti's death, Pakistan lost a vibrant voice for moderation and a great son of the soil. Deputy

ISLAMABAD - Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri is one of the major poets of Punjabi language as his poetry covers a variety of subjects related to religion, Sufism and spiritual love. Muhammad Mansha Yad said this while presiding over a seminar on prominent Punjabi Poet Maulvi Ghulam Rasool Alampuri that was arranged by Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL).
Muhammad Mansha Yad said that Maulvi Ghulam Rasool was a poet of all seasons as his poetry was a source of humanity's elevation.

LAHORE - The Alhamra Arts Council organised a musical comedy on Wednesday in honour of the comedian Rangeela. Several artistes including Amanullah, Sakhawat Naz, Hasan Abbas, Sohail Pataka, Kashif Prince, Ghaffar Lehri, Azhar Rangeela, Nasheela, Asim Siddiqui, Allah Rakha Pepsi, Tariq Jackson, Saeed Sahiki and Amanat Chan performed in the musical comedy. Meanwhile, Nida Faiz and Asad Kishore sang songs. A large crowd gathered in Alhamra Hall 1 to witness the tribute to the country's

LAHORE - District Management Group Association (DMGA) arranged a ceremony at Civil Services Academy Lahore on Sunday to pay tribute to the services of former Bank of Punjab chairman late AZK Sherdil. Former State Bank of Pakistan governor Ishrat Hussain, Moeen Afzal, Jehangir Tareen, Khalid Sultan, former Inspector General of Police Tariq Saleem Dogar and other speakers commended the professional services of AZK Sherdil as a beacon of light for new officers and a DMG asset.