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15th April, 2013
A woman’s touch wins over a rural electorate
In an area dominated by men and the PML-N, Firdous Ashiq Awan is a double anomaly: a woman on a directly elected seat and a PPP MNA.
In an area dominated by men and the PML-N, Firdous Ashiq Awan is a double anomaly: a woman on a directly elected seat and a PPP MNA.
18th August, 2012
Minister has the final word
Firdous Ashiq Awan has ensured that an official who brought her bad name before the Supreme Court over a petty dispute stands removed.
Firdous Ashiq Awan has ensured that an official who brought her bad name before the Supreme Court over a petty dispute stands removed.
18th April, 2012
Kaira replaces Awan as Information Minister
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday gave portfolios to new federal and state ministers, said a PM House statement .
Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Wednesday gave portfolios to new federal and state ministers, said a PM House statement .
6th April, 2012
Govt to overcome energy crisis before next polls: Firdous
LAHORE: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday the government would overcome the energy crisis before the next general elections.…
LAHORE: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday the government would overcome the energy crisis before the next general elections.…
24th March, 2012
Firdous assails Sharifs; reiterates stance on Nato supplies
Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said that Sharifs of PML-N submitted a plea bargain to then president Gen (retd) Musharraf after confessing to all corruption and fled the country in the darkness of night.
Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said that Sharifs of PML-N submitted a plea bargain to then president Gen (retd) Musharraf after confessing to all corruption and fled the country in the darkness of night.
23rd March, 2012
Betraying the 1940 spirit?
The Pakistan Resolution promised to safeguard the rights of the Muslim minorities living in the Muslim-majority provinces of British India; it sought independence and sovereignty for those provinces outside the independent Indian Union.
The Pakistan Resolution promised to safeguard the rights of the Muslim minorities living in the Muslim-majority provinces of British India; it sought independence and sovereignty for those provinces outside the independent Indian Union.
11th March, 2012
PML-N using police to strengthen its position: Firdous
SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan alleged that the Pakistan Muslim League-N was using the police to strengthen its position.…
SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan alleged that the Pakistan Muslim League-N was using the police to strengthen its position.…
10th March, 2012
‘Using public funds to undermine democracy akin to treason’
The ruling Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said that the use of public funds to undermine democracy was akin to treason, DawnNews reported.
The ruling Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Saturday said that the use of public funds to undermine democracy was akin to treason, DawnNews reported.
26th February, 2012
Govt working on foreign policy draft: Firdous
SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the PPP-led government is making efforts to form a balanced foreign policy…
SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the PPP-led government is making efforts to form a balanced foreign policy…
18th February, 2012
KP assembly moved against Balochistan bill
Meanwhile, the information minister termed the US bill a conspiracy and said the government is trying to win back the confidence of the Baloch people.
Meanwhile, the information minister termed the US bill a conspiracy and said the government is trying to win back the confidence of the Baloch people.
12th February, 2012
Independent EC vital for fair polls: Firdous
SIALKOT Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said an independent and effective election commission is necessary for holding fair, free…
SIALKOT Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said an independent and effective election commission is necessary for holding fair, free…
8th February, 2012
PPP ready to talk to people believing in Constitution: Firdous
Federal Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that Pakistan People’s Party’s leadership was always ready to talk to those who believed in country's Constitution and abide by its writ and ideology.
Federal Information Minister Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Wednesday said that Pakistan People’s Party’s leadership was always ready to talk to those who believed in country's Constitution and abide by its writ and ideology.
26th January, 2012
NA committee recommends ban on “anti-Pakistan” words
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting observed that words like “Pakistan will break” must not go on-air and use of such language should be completely banned.
The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting observed that words like “Pakistan will break” must not go on-air and use of such language should be completely banned.
13th January, 2012
Govt does not believe in institutional confrontation: Firdous
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday that the government did not believe in confrontation between the state’s institutions.
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Friday that the government did not believe in confrontation between the state’s institutions.
26th December, 2011
Ashiq Awan’s resignation ‘drama’ surprises many
“The element of surprise in this whole drama is what prompted her to do so at this point and time.”
“The element of surprise in this whole drama is what prompted her to do so at this point and time.”
25th December, 2011
Firdous Ashiq Awan withdraws resignation
The information minister submitted her resignation during the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of PM Gilani, DawnNews reported.
The information minister submitted her resignation during the cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of PM Gilani, DawnNews reported.
22nd December, 2011
All steps being taken as per constitution: Firdous
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Thursday that the government is taking all steps according to the constitution. She…
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Thursday that the government is taking all steps according to the constitution. She…
14th December, 2011
Federal Cabinet approves PSM revival plan
PESHAWAR: The Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved a revival plan for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) to make it a profitable national entity. The meeting of…
PESHAWAR: The Federal Cabinet on Wednesday approved a revival plan for Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) to make it a profitable national entity. The meeting of…
4th December, 2011
Issue to be raised at ICJ
SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Pakistan will soon take the issue of Nato strikes on its two border posts to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
SIALKOT: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Pakistan will soon take the issue of Nato strikes on its two border posts to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
24th November, 2011
Govt providing ideal environment to political parties: Firdous
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the government was providing an ideal environment to all political parties for politiking.…
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Firdous Ashiq Awan has said the government was providing an ideal environment to all political parties for politiking.…
