Islamabad—The
Capital Development Authority (CDA) has asked
the affectees of three sectors of C series for
allotment of plots as compensation for their
land acquired by CDA to develop residential
sectors. According to a senior CDA official, the
Authority has completed the land acquisition of
three sectors including C-13, C-15 and C-16 as
the civic body is planning to open them for
residential purpose.
Islamabad—Women are at the forefront in
confronting damages from climate change in
Pakistan. This was revealed in UNFPA’s report
titled “State of World Population 2009” launched
on Wednesday which examines issues links between
family planning, reproductive health, gender
equality and their impact on the future course
of climate change.
Islamabad—A photographic exhibition of
Liaquat Ali Khan opened here Wednesday at
Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) in
which some 80 rare photos from different modes
of Liaquat Ali Khan’s life were depicted. The
3-day event was organized by the Quaid-e-Millat
Liaquat Ali Khan Memorial Committee to pay
tributes to the founding father of the nation.
Islamabad—The government asked to shun politics
of confrontation as any misadventure could cause
friction between institutions which could
further destabilize the democratic process.
Addressing a press conference at PML House, here
on Wednesday, Salim Saifullah President of PML
(Like Minded) said the ruling party would be
responsible if the democratic process is
derailed in the country.
Islamabad—Ministry of Social Welfare and
Special Education on Wednesday celebrated
Universal Children’s Day to renew the pledge for
ensuring the protection of the rights of
children at national and international level.
Speakers comprising representatives from various
federal ministries, UN Agencies and NGOs
highlighted various measures undertaken by the
Government in the area of child rights,
Protection Bill and Child Protection Policy,
which will ensure children rights protection
after implementation.
