Job for man who tried to sell daughters

Published September 22, 2008

ISLAMABAD, Sept 21: Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani has taken notice of a news report that a man of Naushehro Feroze tried to sell his daughters in Moro district. The prime minister directed the authorities concerned to conduct an inquiry and submit a report within six hours, an official handout said.

The inquiry showed that the man, Lal Bukhsh, had come to the press club in Moro along with his seven daughters to sell them. The had been without a job for a long time.

Hearing the news, local PPP leader Haji Khan Bhatti came to the press club and promised to provide a job to Lal Buksh after which the man went back home.—Staff Reporter

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...