CM asks governor to resolve conflict between KMC, KDA on September 26, 2016KARACHI: Chief Minister Sindh has given a task to the Governor to resolve conflicts between Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) and Karachi Development Authority (KDA). A meeting in this regard was held at Governor House which was attended by Sindh Local Government Minister Jam Khan Shoro, Deputy Mayor Arshad Vohra and other officials. They decided to […]
Ten-year-old Samia Meraj performs on concluding night on September 26, 2016LAHORE: The All Pakistan Music Conference concluded on Saturday with a wonderful performance of 10-year-old Samia Meraj. The six-day long music conference included performances of folk, classical and semi classical music whereas more than 50 musicians and singers belonging to different musical families participated in the event. Students of various colleges and universities also performed […]
PU condemns Indian atrocities in IHK on September 24, 2016LAHORE: Punjab University has condemned Indian atrocities in Held Kashmir and passed a resolution to express solidarity with the Kashmiris, in a meeting held by Vice Chancellor Dr Mujahid Kamran at PU’s Al-Raazi Hall on Saturday. The meeting discussed about the Kashmir issue as well as the present political scenario between Pakistan and India. Heads […]
Civil society highlights significance of local government system on September 24, 2016LAHORE: Civil society representatives, politicians and human rights’ activists termed the local governments as an essential ingredient of political process and political system around the world. Both strong democracies and countries in transition have become increasingly aware of the need to devolve power to the municipalities to gain further legitimacy and to improve the range […]
World Teachers Day to be observed as Black Day in Punjab on September 23, 2016LAHORE: Public schoolteachers in the province have announced to observe World Teachers’ Day on October 5 as ‘Black Day’ due to the government’s ignorance towards the education sector, especially when it came to providing relief to the teachers. In a statement issued on Thursday, the All Teachers Alliance Punjab (ATAP), a representative association for public […]
Ajoka to represent Pakistan in Egypts theatre fiesta on September 20, 2016LAHORE: The Cairo International Festival for Contemporary and Experimental Theatre (CIFCET) has invited Ajoka Theatre from Pakistan for its upcoming annual edition, which would commence from tomorrow (Tuesday) and would continue for 11 days. According to Ajoka Theatre Spokesman Qasim, Ajoka Theatre Director and renowned writer Shahid Nadeem would represent Pakistan in Egypt’s prestigious annual […]
Call rocks Lahore, boxing legend Amir Khan takes on physical challenges on September 19, 2016LAHORE: British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan vows to produce Olympian boxers across the country as he feels that the youth has a lot of potential in the sports sector. He believes that the Sting Challenge is a platform for polishing new boxing talent. While addressing media at the launch of Sting Challenge Round 2, Amir was […]
Over 60 percent students pass intermediate exams: BISE on September 17, 2016LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore announced result of the Intermediate Annual Examination 2016 on Saturday with overall pass percentage of 60.85 percent, which was relatively similar to previous year’s percentage. This year around 90,827 were able to pass the examination in various categories out of the total 14,9276 students. BISE […]
Lahoris set to commemorate the spirit of sacrifice on September 12, 2016LAHORE: Lahoris are all set to celebrate Eidul Azha today by slaughtering sacrificial animals as per the teachings of Islam. Before slaughtering the animals, people would offer Eid prayers in mosques, imambargahs and open places across the city. Special prayers for the prosperity and integrity of the country would also be offered in the Eid […]
Scores of people leave Lahore to celebrate Eid in native towns on September 11, 2016LAHORE: Immense rush was observed at major bus stops, railway stations and other exit points on Sunday, as scores of people left the provincial capital to celebrate Eidul Azha in their native towns. People from all walks of lives, including hostel students, families and workers, thronged to different bus stands and railway stations to reach […]