Archive for March, 2008

First Woman Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly Elected

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Women felt elated and people generally hailed as Pakistan had its first ever woman Speaker of the National Assembly. Born on December 20, 1956 in Karachi, Dr. Fehmida Mirza took over the chair from outgoing Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain after her election by overwhelming two-third majority in the secret ballot. An ...

Muslim Women Pilots in Pakistan Air Forces

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008

Two women pilots of Pakistan Air Forces at an air base. This picture is for those who believe that Muslim women are not allowed to take part in activities other than just stay at home and take care of children.   Souce: Jang

Presidend of Pakistan Stayed in Rs.2M per Night in London Hotel

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

On one hand some people of Pakistan are forced to sell their children due to hunger and poverty and on the other hand the President of same country spent about 70,000 British Pound to stay in a hotel room for four days on a private visit to UK.  According to a  report ...

Eight Days Old Son for Sale

Thursday, March 13th, 2008

Poverty and hunger can make people commit such unbelievable deeds like willing to sell eight days old son. According a Pakistani Urdu newspaper (Khabrain), a sick and unemployed father has decided to sell his child who was born just a week ago to pay off his debt of about $500. ...