Histories and stories

The Federal Government has given reasons for not releasing the leader of the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky . Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), in a statement issued yesterday, stated that the Federal Government could not interfere with the El-Zakzaky case because he is still being prosecuted by a state government. The AGF also refuted speculations that the federal government was compelled to release Omoyele Sowore and Sambo Dasuki. Recall that the AGF directed an immediate release of Dasuki and Sowore, who were in the custody of DSS. Malami said: “The only reasons for the release of Omoyele Sowore and Sambo Dasuki revolved around our commitment to the rule of law, obedience for court orders and compassionate grounds.” “It is important to understand the fact that as far as the law is concerned and in relation to the Nigerian justice system, one has multiple options after a court has ruled on a matter....

  LAHORE:   Minar-e-Pakistan , also translated as ‘Tower of Pakistan’ and ‘Minaret of Pakistan’ was built to commemorate Pakistan Resolution (Lahore Resolution), which was adopted during the All India Muslim League session of 22-24 March, 1940, held at the Minto Park (now renamed as the Greater Iqbal Park ). The Pakistan Resolution paved the way for creation of a separate state — Pakistan — for the Muslims of Northeast and Northwest territories under British India . March 23, 1940, is an epoch-making day when the Muslims of India embarked on a journey for a separate homeland. This day served as a true testament to the vision of Allama Dr Muhammad Iqba l, the Poet of the East, who had claimed in his Presidential address at Allahabad in 1930, “India is a continent of human groups, belonging to different races, speaking different languages, and professing different religions. Personally, I would like to see the Punjab , North-West Frontier Provinces (NWFP) , Sindh and Baloc...

I n December last year, a team of archaeologists from Khairpur University started excavating the historical site of Brahminabad, also known as Dalu Rai ja Darra or the Mound of Dalu Rai located east of Shahdadpur in Sanghar district. Before the arrival of Arabs, this was a big city spread over 14 square kilometers. Over time, its area has shrunk to one and a half kilometers as people from neighbouring communities have settled and occupied the land. Brahminabad was first excavated in 1854 by Bellasis and Richardson, followed by a second excavation from 1895 to 1901 by Henry Cousens, well known for his work among the monuments and antiquities of western India. The third excavation was done from 1962 to 1965 by the Archaeology Department of Pakistan, but no report was disclosed. In the recent excavation, pottery, beads and coins have been found. Before the partition, many artefacts from Brahminabad were moved to the British Museum and Mumbai by British authorities. Before the arrival o...

  Sindh , also spelled   Sind , province of southeastern   Pakistan . It is bordered by the provinces of   Balochistān   on the west and north,   Punjab   on the northeast, the Indian states of   Rajasthan   and   Gujarat   to the east, and the   Arabian Sea   to the south. Sindh is essentially part of the   Indus   River delta and has derived its name from that river, which is known in Pakistan as the   Sindhu . The province of Sindh was established in 1970. The provincial capital,   Karāchi , is situated on the southwestern coast. Area 54,407 square miles (140,914 square km). Pop. (2006 est.) 35,864,000. The area of present-day Sindh province was the centre of the ancient  Indus valley civilization , as represented by the sites of  Mohenjo-daro , Amre, and  Kot Diji . This early civilization existed from about 2300 to 1750  BCE . There is then a gap of more than a millennium befor...

  Lieutenant General Nigar Johar has become the first ever female general to be appointed the colonel commandant of Army Medical Corps (AMC) , the military's media affairs wing said in a statement on Friday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) statement, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa pinned the badges of rank to formally install Lt Gen Johar during a visit to the AMC centre, Abbotabad. The COAS also laid a wreath at the Yadgar-i-Shuhada and offered prayers. Lieutenant General Nigar Johar has become the first-ever three-star female general officer of the Pakistan Army to serve as the colonel commandant of Army Medical Corps, according to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations  Speaking on the occasion, Gen Bajwa said that installation of the first-ever three-star female general as the colonel commandant of AMC was "a matter of immense pride for the Pakistan Army and the country". He also lauded the contributions ...