Islamabad—International-Literacy Day is being observed today (Tuesday) with the theme “ Literacy for Empowerment” to highlight the difficulties of staggering 776 million adults worldwide who still lack basic reading and writing skills. In a message on the occasion, President Asif Ali Zardari said it is an important occasion for planners and decision makers to assess achievements and shortfalls in the filed of basic education, for the prosperity and security of our coming generations. He said Pakistan is lagging behind most of the countries of the region in the areas of literacy and primary education. “According to the Human Development

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Islamabad—Pakistan renowned writer, intellectual and spiritualist Ashfaq Ahmed fifth death anniversary was observed here Monday. He was a distinguished writer, playwright, broadcaster, intellectual and spiritualist. His prime qualities of heart and hand earned appreciations across the borders. Ahmed was born on 22 August 1925 in Garh Muktesar village, Ferozepur district, India. He obtained his early education in his native district. After partition, he got a job in Radio Azad Kashmir, which was established on a truck that used to drive around in various parts of Kashmir. He also got special training diploma in radio broadcasting from New York

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Islamabad—The children and youth from local educational institutions of the twin cities, celebrated the ‘Defence Day’ of Pakistan to pay homage to the martyrs of 1965 war through songs and tableaus here Monday. The ‘Youth and Children Cultural Show’ was arranged by the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) to showcase the young talent and enthusiasm of the nation on this day. Young vocalists including Rasheed Awan, Hasnain Pasha, Humera Naz and Rizwana Khan presented the popular songs related to the 1965 war like ‘Ae Rahe Haq Ke Shaheedo’, ‘Watan Ki Mitti’ and ‘Shaheed the Maan’ to pay tributes to the martyers of the war

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Islamabad—Citizens entry without permission of Station House Officer has been banned in the police stations of federal capital due to security concerns here on Monday. Sources told this agency here on Monday, that on the directives of senior officials fences and large gates has been set up outside the police stations. Those who want to register FIR and seek help are not allowed to enter

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Islamabad—Pakistan Air Force observed 7th September, 2009 as Martyrs’ Day at all PAF Bases throughout the country. The day started with special Du’a and Quran Khawani for the Shuhada of 1965/1971 wars and those who died in action since creation of Pakistan.  A simple but impressive ceremony was held at Air Headquarters Islamabad, in which Air Chief Marshal Rao Qamar Suleman, Chief of the Air Staff, Pakistan Air Force, laid floral wreath and offered “Fateha” at the Martyrs’ Monument. Principal Staff Officers

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