Adeel Daniel

Dec 6, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Adeel Daniel

Bushra Mahnoor, co-founder of Mahwari Justice, has been awarded the Diana Award 2024 for her outstanding efforts in tackling period poverty and challenging the stigma surrounding menstruation in the country. This recognition emphasizes the importance of community-driven change and advocating for menstrual health rights. The Diana Award honors young people who work to improve the lives of others.

Nov 12, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Adeel Daniel

Intense smog continues to severely affect residents across Punjab, prompting the provincial government to close public and private schools in five more divisions. Starting November 13, 2024, schools in the DG Khan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Sargodha, and Rawalpindi divisions will remain closed and shift to online classes. This decision will remain in place until November 17, 2024.

Oct 30, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Adeel Daniel

Mian Rauf Atta from Asma Jahangir's Independent Group has been elected as the new president of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), receiving 1,270 votes. He defeated Munir Kakar from Hamid Khan's group, who garnered 1,115 votes. Salman Mansoor from Hamid Khan's group was elected as the SCBA secretary. The election results showed that Atta won in cities like Lahore, Multan, Peshawar, and Bahawalpur, while the Hamid Khan group only secured victories in Karachi and Quetta.

Oct 17, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Adeel Daniel

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has ordered a crackdown on those spreading false information about an alleged rape of a girl at a private college in Lahore.  Protests erupted in multiple cities this week, with students demanding justice for the supposed victim. However, authorities confirmed that no rape had occurred, and the girl's family also denied the claims.

Oct 14, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Adeel Daniel

Students of the Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) on Monday staged protests outside the campuses in Lahore over the alleged rape of a first-year female student by a security guard on college premises. Protests erupted at the PGC as students gathered initially at Campus 10 in the morning, later extending their demonstration to Campus 16 near Hafeez Centre. This escalation led to confrontations between students and police personnel.