Minister emphasizes responsible Journalism, greets PPC newly elected cabinet

PESHAWAR, Jan 05 (APP): The caretaker Minister of Information and Public Relations, Culture, and Tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel during his visit to the Peshawar Press Club on Friday has highlighted the pivotal role of responsible journalism to counter fake news and disinformation on social media. Minister Kakakhel emphasized the significance… Continue reading Minister emphasizes responsible Journalism, greets PPC newly elected cabinet

Senate passes “Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Bill, 2021

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ISLAMABAD, Jul 12 (APP): The Senate on Monday passed “The Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Bill, 2021” to define ‘torture, custody and custodial deaths’ inflicted by any person, police or law enforcement agency, under the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC). The bill, moved by Senator Sherry Rehman, was also supported by Minister for Human… Continue reading Senate passes “Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Bill, 2021

Physical Punishment violates children’s dignity: Experts

ISLAMABAD, Apr 30 (APP): Renowned child rights activists and civil society representatives on Friday highlighting physical and mental implications of corporal punishment at a conference said the practice violates dignity of children. They were addressing to the participants of a session organized by the Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC)… Continue reading Physical Punishment violates children’s dignity: Experts

ATC awards death to prime, co-accused in Motorway gang-rape case

LAHORE, Mar 20 (APP): An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Saturday convicted Abid Malhi and Shafqat Ali, prime accused and co-accused, in the Motorway gang-rape case after charges were proved against them. The court handed down death sentence to both the accused under Section 376 of Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) for rape. The court awarded life… Continue reading ATC awards death to prime, co-accused in Motorway gang-rape case

Self-interest driven opposition movement destined to fail: Senator Shibli Faraz

Self-interest driven opposition movement destined to fail: Senator Shibli Faraz

PESHAWAR, Oct 19 (APP): Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Senator Shibli Faraz here Monday said opposition parties have joined hands to protect its loot and the nation had never supported such movements for personal gains in the past. Addressing a press-conference here at Peshawar Press Club, the Federal Minister said opposition leaders have nothing… Continue reading Self-interest driven opposition movement destined to fail: Senator Shibli Faraz

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