Anchoring the news – Newspaper

WHEN I began teaching eight years ago I would ask students to tell me which journalist they most wanted to hear from. That list was always varied; students were interested in hearing from newspaper reporters to editors to TV anchors. I inevitably had a guest lecturer every week of the first semester and I’m grateful…

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Polio eradication remains national priority: Health Minister Mustafa Kamal – Pakistan

Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal said on Sunday that polio eradication remained a national priority, adding that achieving a polio-free Pakistan required a “modern, integrated strategy that addresses all challenges”. Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic, with the disease mostly affecting children…

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Polio eradication remains national priority: Mustafa Kamal – Pakistan

Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal said on Sunday that polio eradication remained a national priority, adding that achieving a polio-free Pakistan required a “modern, integrated strategy that addresses all challenges”. Pakistan is one of the last two countries in the world, alongside Afghanistan, where polio remains endemic, with the disease mostly affecting children…

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Amid surge in terror attacks, PM’s aide says no need for ‘grand operation’ in Balochistan

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah addresses a press conference. — Radio Pakistan Following recent deadly terrorist attacks in Balochistan, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Sunday said that there was no need for a “grand operation” in the province.   During his…

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PPP will boycott budget, take ‘more serious’ step if govt fails on commitments: Shazia Marri – Pakistan

PPP leader Shazia Marri on Saturday said that if the coalition government took a “u-turn” on its commitments, the party would not only boycott the upcoming budget but would also take a “more serious step”. Tensions between the PML-N-led coalition and the PPP have simmered for months over unfulfilled promises. A December meeting between Prime…

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