Wednesday, March 8th, 2023
Wolvaardt, Nida star in Super Women’s eight-wicket victory
AFZAL JAVED RAWALPINDI: A sparkling half-century by South Africa’s Laura Wolvaardt and an all-round performance by Nida Dar helped Super Women defeat Amazons by eight wickets in the Women’s League exhibition match to go one-up at the Pindi Cricket Stadium on Wednesday. Wolvaardt scored 53 not out and Nida Dar followed her three for 25 with the ball with 23 not out with the bat as the two batters put on 68 runs for the unbroken third wicket to help Super Women achieve the 132-run target with more than fourRead More
PTI suspends election rally amid chaos after imposition of Section 144 in Lahore
LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Wednesday told its workers to return to their homes “peacefully” after police arrested several people for violating CrPC Section 144. The party workers and supporters were taken into custody from the Zaman Park area where PTI Chairman Imran Khan’s residence is located, after the Punjab Home Department imposed Section 144 — banning public rallies ahead of the PTI’s election campaign and Aurat March, which were planned for today. In a statement, PTI senior leader Hammad Azhar blamed the Punjab caretaker government and the Centre forRead More
Maryam Nawaz raises voice for ‘women’s vote, women’s will’
–Says will ask court not to disqualify IK if he acknowledges Tyrian as daughter LAHORE, MAR 08 (DNA) — Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif raised her voice for the right of women’s vote as per their will and said women can decide the fate of the nation through their vote Maryam Nawaz addressed a party event on International Women’s Day held in Lahore on Wednesday. Maryam Nawaz said that women are not getting the right they deserve, adding that women should get the right to voteRead More
Int’l Women’s Day: Hashoo Group celebrates women’s achievements
ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 /DNA/ – Hashoo Group joined the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day that honours women’s achievements, raises awareness about women’s rights, and advocates for gender equality. This year’s theme for IWD is embracing equity and moving beyond equal opportunities, which aims to build a truly equal and just future for all. Hashoo Group is committed to promoting gender equality and creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential. To celebrate IWD, Hashoo Hotels hosted aRead More
Afghanistan Cannot Do Without Educated Girls and Women
Let Afghan Girls Learn – Pak-Afghan Stakeholders’ Undisputed Demand ISLAMABAD, MAR 8 /DNA/ – At the Pak-Afghan Stakeholders Dialogue on Regional Stability and Economic Connectivity, participants – comprising eminent religious and tribal leaders, academicians, and trade and media personnel from Pakistan and Afghanistan – underpinned the need for reopening girls’ schools and amelioration of the educational landscape in Afghanistan. The participants underscored that the normalization of Afghan girls’ education is an undebatable demand. “We cannot do without education. I ask you all, how is it possible for the Afghan womenRead More
ECP issues schedule for Punjab elections, 6 vacant NA seats
The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued the schedule for the upcoming elections in Punjab as well as by-polls on six vacant seats of the National Assembly. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled that the elections to the Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assemblies should be held within the stipulated period of 90 days. It also held that President Dr Arif Alvi and the KP governor would fix dates for Punjab and KP assemblies, respectively, in consultation with the ECP. On Friday, the ECP wrote separate letters to theRead More