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| India-Pakistan |
| 'Syllabi to promote peace, tolerance' |
| 2015-02-20 |
| [DAWN] LAHORE: The Punjab 1.) Little Orphan Annie's bodyguard 2.) A province of Pakistain ruled by one of the Sharif brothers 3.) A province of India. It is majority (60 percent) Sikh and Hindoo (37 percent), which means it has relatively few Moslem riots.... Cabinet has expressed its resolve to defeat terrorism and extremism plaguing the country. Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif ...Pak dynastic politician, brother of PM Nawaz Sharif, chief minister of Punjab... on Wednesday presided over a meeting of the provincial cabinet, which also gave approval to various steps for empowerment of women and protection of their rights as well as necessary legislation in this regard. "Amendments to family laws to check exploitation of women besides their empowerment were approved," says a handout. The cabinet also decided to observe World Women's Day on March 8 in an enthusiastic manner. Moreover, setting up of Punjab Working Women Endowment Fund and establishment of family courts complex in each district were given a go-ahead. The meeting decided to give three-year special relaxation to women in age limit for employment while it was also decided that only women would operate canteens in educational institutions for women. Similarly, all columns relating to the women rights in Nikahnama (marriage certificate) will have to be filled. The chief minister said more than 50pc population of Pakistain comprised women and the country couldn't progress without their empowerment. He said women would have to display their talent and abilities in practical field for the progress and prosperity of the country. |
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