CCPP organises seminar on underage child marriagesBy: Staff Report on March 19, 2019Students, academics and civil society activists got together at a seminar on underage marriages at the University of Peshawar campus on Monday.The event was held at the Department of Journalism and Mass Communication under the aegis of Center for Communication Programs Pakistan (CCPP), an advocacy and rights organisation. Tahir Abbas, the CCPP advocacy specialist, told the participants that … [Read more...] about CCPP organises seminar on underage child marriages
Jashn-e-Daman festival kicks off in DI KhanBy: inp on March 18, 2019Three-day Jashn-e-Daman festival kicked off in Dera Ismail Khan on Sunday. The festival is being held after a span of 16 years due to law and order situation.The inauguration ceremony of the festival organised by the district government was held at the city's Town Hall.The aim of the festival was to promote tourism, local culture and traditions, and to create talent hunt opportunities for … [Read more...] about Jashn-e-Daman festival kicks off in DI Khan
Court defers verdict in Mashal murder case till March 21By: inp on March 17, 2019An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Peshawar on Saturday deferred the verdict of Mashal murder case.The four suspects Asad Katling, Sabir Mayar, Arif Khan Mardanwi and Izharullah were produced before the court amid tight security. The verdict has been postponed until March 21.Mashal Khan, a mass communication student at Mardan's Abdul Wali Khan University, was lynched to death by a mob of … [Read more...] about Court defers verdict in Mashal murder case till March 21
ATC delays Mashal Khan case verdictBy: Web Desk on March 16, 2019PESHAWAR: An Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC) on Saturday defers Mashal Khan case verdict till March 21.In Mashal Khan lynching case 61 suspects were charged to lynch Mashal Khan in Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan (AWKUM), the majority were students and university employees. Mashal was a student of Mass Communication and he was lynched by a mob over alleged blasphemy accusation. Out of the … [Read more...] about ATC delays Mashal Khan case verdict
KP govt imposes ban on use of polythene bags, violators to face fineBy: inp on March 16, 2019The government of Khyber Pakhtonkhwa has imposed a ban on use of polythene bags in the province and ordered all deputy commissioners to ensure strict implementation of the ban.KP Information Minister Shaukat Yousufzai said purpose of the ban was aimed at keeping the city clean."The legislation in this regard has been enacted, it will now be implemented", he said.He said the violators … [Read more...] about KP govt imposes ban on use of polythene bags, violators to face fine
Junk food, self-medication to blame for spread of kidney diseases in PakistanBy: Our Correspondent on March 15, 2019With at least 17 million people suffering in the country, Pakistan currently ranks eighth in the world among nations with a high rate of kidney diseases, according to experts at a seminar organized by the Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) in collaboration with the Pakistan Kidney Centre Abbottabad on the occasion of the World Kidney Day.Consultant Nephrologist and Pakistan … [Read more...] about Junk food, self-medication to blame for spread of kidney diseases in Pakistan
Customs agents seize crystal meth worth Rs 96mBy: inp on March 15, 2019Pakistan Customs, on Wednesday, foiled an attempt to smuggle 950 grammes of crystal meth worth Rs 96 million by a passenger travelling to Saudi Arabia from Peshawar airport.The authorities claimed in a statement that an individual, Jamshed, who hailed from Swabi, was caught trying to smuggle narcotics in his luggage.The statement added that he was attempting to board a flight to Ra'sal … [Read more...] about Customs agents seize crystal meth worth Rs 96m
Rally in favor of separate province for tribesmen held in BaraBy: Ahmad Nabi on March 11, 2019A protest rally against merging of ex- Fata and in favor of separate province was held here in Bara Bazaar on Sunday.The activity was jointly organized by Khyber Union, Jamat-e-Islami(JI)local chapter,Awami Inqelab and Anjuman-e-Tajeraan at the main square of Bara Bazaar.Beside the political workers large number of Khasadar force personnel and general masses participated in the protest and … [Read more...] about Rally in favor of separate province for tribesmen held in Bara
KP govt comes up with new teeth in drive against narcoticsBy: inp on March 10, 2019To eliminate the menace of narcotics from the province, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has drafted a bill for the prevention of drug abuse.Sources relayed that KP authorities recommended imposing strict penalties on the trade of ice and other narcotics.It was also recommended to establish special anti-narcotic courts to hear cases in this regard.The draft bill noted that … [Read more...] about KP govt comes up with new teeth in drive against narcotics
Khyber Khasadar personnel protest KP’s police deployment in tribal districtsBy: Ahmad Nabi on March 10, 2019Khyber Khasadar troops demonstrated a protest on Saturday against likely deployment of police officials in tribal districts at Karkhano check post located at the boundary of Peshawar and Khyber district.Dozens of Khasadar force personnel, flanked by tribal elders and the leader of Jamiat ullam-e-Islam, Fazalur Rehman, marched from Thakhtha Baig towards the Karkhano point as they chanted … [Read more...] about Khyber Khasadar personnel protest KP’s police deployment in tribal districts
