Asad Najeeb

Speakers push for prisoners’ rights

ISLAMABAD, Nov 2: Raja Anwar, in his book Bari Jail Se Choti Jail Tak, states that a prison is a microcosm of the... Published 03 Nov, 2013 07:49am

Cellphone usage declines in Ramazan

Mohammad Yasin, a shopkeeper in Super Market (F-6 Markaz), sits idle at his shop reading the newspaper and sweating... Updated 21 Jul, 2013 08:39am

Turnout claims are misleading

THE large number of people that came out to vote on May 11 is seen as a sign of democracy. And it seems that this... Published 22 May, 2013 08:16am

Returning officers and the theatre of selection

The Lahore High Court on Friday banned ROs from asking irrelevant questions, putting an end to the controversial scrutiny process. However, it shows no party had asked why such strict subjective Published 07 Apr, 2013 02:03am

Better facilities needed to promote girls education

Islamabad, Oct 23: Contrary to popular belief, most parents in Pakistan understand the need to educate their children, and are willing to do so, if they are assured certain facilities. Published 23 Oct, 2012 10:02pm