QAU Syndicate completes its three-year term on March 27, 2020I had joined university some 17 years ago, since then I found here one hard-hitting task that is nomination of faculty in the Syndicate. As Syndicate is an apex decision making body of the varsity, without its complete formulation not a single decision could be legal either that is related to faculty or overall administration, […]
Coronavirus fear: IHC orders release of another 408 prisoners on March 25, 2020The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered for conditional release of 408 more prisoners involved in minor crimes, while so for 283 prisoners have been released under the IHC’s directions. The IHC converted appeals of 408 under-trial prisoners into bail petitions and issued notices to director general of the Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) and the […]
Govt’s ‘negligence’ to cope with coronavirus challenged in IHC on March 24, 2020The civil society on Tuesday challenged in Islamabad High Court (IHC) the alleged negligence of the government while talking considerable measures to cope with coronavirus pandemic that, the petitioner said, the government so for failed to take any appropriate decision to prevent further spread of this novel virus in the country. Civil Society of Pakistan […]
PRCS announces to set up 150-bed hospital for coronavirus patients on March 20, 2020Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Chairman Abrar ul Haq on Thursday announced to set up a 150-bed hospital in Rawalpindi in a short period of 10 days only to help cope with coronavirus outbreak in the country. Addressing a crowded press conference here at PRCS National Headquarters along with Punjab Governor Ch Sarwar and Minister […]
IHC makes ‘illegally promoted’ APP employees party in case on March 17, 2020ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday ordered to include 37 employees of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), who have been allegedly illegally promoted by the APP management, in the list of respondents, along with agency’s senior management. Justice Ghulam Azam Qambrani of the IHC took up a petition filed against the APP […]
IHC hears contempt case against APP management today on March 16, 2020The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued contempt of court notices to managing director (MD) of the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP) and two others in an alleged illegal appointment case of over 20 senior employees in the organisation. In the issued notices, the IHC asked the respondents to tell the reasons on which the […]
OUP’s book Siren Song: Women Singers of Pakistan launched at PNCA on March 10, 2020A book titled Siren Song: Women Singers of Pakistan published by the Oxford University Press was launched at the Pakistan National Council of the Arts. Minister for Federal Education, Professional Training, National History and Literary Heritage Division Shafqat Mahmood was the chief guest on the occasion. Director General PNCA Dr. Fouzia Saeed and senior officials […]
Rallies held across country to mark Women’s Day on March 9, 2020Rallies under the banner of Aurat March were taken out from across the country to mark the International Women’s Day. Starting from the National Press Club Islamabad, a peaceful and well-organised ‘Aurat Azadi March’ with Azadi March van on Sunday ended at D-Chowk, with participation of hundreds of men and women who raised their voice […]
IHC dismisses petition against Aurat March on March 7, 2020Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Athar Minallah on Friday asked a petitioner challenging upcoming Aurat March to explain how it goes against the teachings of Islam. Justice Minallah sought the explanation while hearing arguments regarding the maintainability of a plea challenging the slogans raised by participants of the Aurat March. During the hearing, the […]
Education minister bars media from covering VCs’ conference on March 7, 2020Due to lack of coordination and consecutive autocratic behaviour of Education Minister Shafqat Mehmood with the media, the media was once again on Friday barred from coverage of Vice Chancellors’ (VCs) conference. Debates of such conference ever deemed pivotal for public. Public Relation Officer (PRO) of ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Muhammad Ali […]