An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Saturday acquitted Awami Workers Party (AWP) senior leader Ghulam Dastagir Mehboob and nine peasants of a murder case. “The prosecution has failed to prove charges against the accused,” ATC judge Choudhry Muhammad Ilyas said in his short order. The ATC judge acquitted Ghulam Dastagir Mahboob and nine other…
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AWP’s demand for land reforms echoes in parliament house corridors, senators acknowledge importance of meaningful land reforms
Islamabad (PR) June 15: The Awami Workers Party’s longstanding demand for land reforms echoed in the corridors of parliament on Thursday bringing the issue to the limelight after gathering dust in the superior judiciary. Veteran socialist politician and constitutional expert Abid Hassan Minto received applaud and appreciation from the legislators for his untiring battle against…
AWP holds protest demo against feudal lord for evicting peasant family from land
SINDH: Awami Workers Party (AWP) on June 11 held a protest demonstration in front of the Tando Allahyar Press Club against a feudal lord for evicting a peasant family and not paying their dues. The protest rally was led by AWP Sindh President Bakhshal Thallo which marched on various roads and culminated at the Press…
GB top court adjourns hearing of Baba Jan’s review plea; AWP observes Day of Action
The Supreme Appellate Court (SAC) Gilgit-Baltistan on Thursday adjourned the hearing of the review petition of Comrade Baba Jan against his conviction. The court adjourned the hearing on the request of the advocate general of GB who was not prepared to make arguments on the case. The next hearing is likely to be held in…
AWP condemns detention of clerks, political activists, Prof Shahjehan among 400 clerks detained from outside NPC
Islamabad, May 18 (PR): The Awami Workers Party (AWP) has condemned the detention of clerks association office-bearers and political activists. The Islamabad police on Wednesday morning detained over 400 clerks and political activists who had gathered outside National Press Club (NPC). AWP senior leader Prof Shahjehan was also detained who had gathered at the NPC…
AWP president condemns demolition of religious minorities’ houses in Buner
Islamabad, March 18: The Awami Workers party President Fanoos Gujjar has condemned the demolition of houses and properties of Hindu and Sikh communities in Buner. He described the move an act of state terrorism and violation of fundamental rights of the citizens to create unrest and fear among the religious minorities. In a statement here…
AWP vows to struggle for emancipation of women and setting up an egalitarian society, peace; AWP organises various events throughout the country and GB to celebrate International Women’s Day
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AWP expresses grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in Lal Shehbaz Qalandar shrine terrorist attack
KARACHI, Feb 17 (PR): The Awami Workers Party has issued the following statement on the terrorist attack on Lal Shehbaz Qalandar shrine in Sehwan, Sindh. The AWP expresses grief and sorrow over the loss of lives in another terrorist attack on the shrine of Lal Shehbaz Qalandar, one of the most revered mystic shrines…
AWP condemns Lahore blast, express grief over loss of 16 lives
Lahore, Feb 13: The Awami Workers Party (AWP) expresses grief over the loss of 16 lives in yet another terrorist attack in Lahore.The AWP Spokesperson Farooq Tariq in a statement here on Monday expressed heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and those wounded in the terrorist attack. The AWP spokesperson, Farooq…
AWP-GB leaders express sorrow over loss of lives in Chitral avalanche, damages to properties in GB
GILGIT (PR): The Awami Workers Party (AWP) Gilgit-Baltistan has expressed sorrow over the loss of lives in Chitral due to avalanche and heavy snowfall. The AWP-GB leaders Inayat Abdali, Akhon Bai and Wajid have criticized the KP and GB governments for the delay in sending rescue teams to the affected areas and not providing…