Islamabad (Pak PRwire): The Great Mughal Memorial Society (GMMS) on Saturday said February 14th should not be observed as Valentine’s Day which promotes immorality in the society. Rather it should be observed as an anniversary of founder of Mughal dynasty and defender of Muslim identity in India.
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Feb 14 Should be Observed as Emperor Babar’s Birthday, Not Valentine’s Day
Posted by PakPRwire2 on February 14th, 2010
PTI UK Observes Kashmir Solidarity Day – Feb 05 2010
Posted by PakPRwire2 on February 7th, 2010
London, UK (Pak PRwire): PTI UK observed the Kashmir Solidarity Day on Feb 05 2010 with a number of Kashmiri leaders in the UK. The people of Kashmir are struggling for their right to self-determination in line with the United Nations resolutions.
Letter to Prime Minister on Child Protection Bill from SPARC
Posted by PakPRwire2 on January 30th, 2010
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): Society for the Protection of the Rights of the Child (SPARC) wrote a letter to Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gillani, and request to pursue the Child protection bill on urgent matter, National Child Protection Policy and enactment of the Protection of Children (Criminal Laws Amendment) Bill 2009 and the National Commission on the Rights of Children Bill 2009 to protect and promote the rights of children across Pakistan.
“Is Gen Stanley McChrystal a Taliban without a Beard?” – Rabia Zia PTI UK
Posted by PakPRwire2 on January 29th, 2010
London, UK (Pak PRwire): US Gen Stanley McChrystal told the UK’s Financial Times newspaper (Jan 25 2010) that there had been “enough fighting”. He said a political solution in all conflicts was “inevitable”. His remarks came as the head of United Nations in Kabul is calling to remove the names of senior Taliban leaders from a UN blacklist as a gesture aimed at encouraging peace negotiations.
Shameful Acts by the Lawyers to Ruin the Rule of Law
Posted by PakPRwire2 on January 27th, 2010
Hong Kong (Pak PRwire): Lawyers have stormed the Lahore Session Courts to show their solidarity with a lawyer and former president of Lahore high court bar association who was arrested in the murder case of a 12-year-old Christian domestic helper.
Documentary Highlights Grim Realities of Illegal Migration
Posted by PakPRwire2 on January 19th, 2010
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): “The Grim Realities of Illegal Migration” was screened in Lahore on Monday 18 January 2010. The documentary highlighted the plight of illegal migration and its terrible consequences on the lives of the people involved.
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Tags: British High Commission, Highlights, Illegal, Legal, Migration, pakistan 
No Comments »Persons with Disabilities Advocating for their Rights
Posted by PakPRwire2 on January 19th, 2010
Islamabad, (Pak PRwire): Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) in Pakistan have been advocating for their rights through an organized manner from the grassroots to district and provincial levels. The need for collective efforts at national level was always highlighted in order to mainstream disability through existing laws.
PAKISTAN: Expedite Domestic Violence Legislation
Posted by PakPRwire2 on January 12th, 2010
Hongkong S.A.R. (Pak PRwire): The Pakistani government should quickly reintroduce legislation to protect women and children from domestic violence, Human Rights Watch said today. The Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill was passed unanimously by the National Assembly on August 4, 2009, but
Media is a Good Vehicle for Change – SPARC
Posted by Pak PRwire on November 25th, 2009
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): Children make up more than half of Pakistan’s population and yet the powers in the corridors cannot hear their voices calling for help to solve their issues of quality education, good health, freedom from child labour and living a happy life
Sugar Coated NRO Would be End of Morality in Pakistani Politics – PEW
Posted by Pak PRwire on November 9th, 2009
Islamabad (Pak PRwire): Former Secretary General and Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Akram Zaki on Sunday said Kerry Lugar act is a conspiracy to augment number of US intelligence operators in Pakistan.
