Lahore, Sept 23 : Militants in tribal areas in the NWFP have firmly set up their network in the Punjab province and young boys were being recruited from there, warned NWFP Governor Owais Ghani.

He said that Punjab was fast turning into a hotbed for terrorists.

“Militants in the tribal areas of the NWFP have established firm networking (with jihadi groups) in southern Punjab and most fresh recruits for suicide attacks are coming from there. Militant leaders and commanders are also coming from Punjab. The militants’ field commander in Swat too is from Punjab,” the Dawn quoted Ghani as saying at a press conference.

Abohar (Ferozepur), Sep. 22 : The Punjabi Durbar programme of the Pakistan Radio its new series of broadcasts has been trying to promote insecurity among Indian Muslims living in Abohar.

According to the Pakistan Radio, Hindus are exploiting Muslims and other minority groups. The allegation is that these members of these communities are not allowed to follow their religion freely. And, the minorities don’t have equal rights as enjoyed by the Hindus.

Muslims, residing in Abohar town of Punjab’s Ferozepur district, have reacted angrily to such a baseless propaganda.

Amritsar, Sept 22: Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi began his three-day Punjab visit from here today.

The Amethi MP started his visit by paying obeisance at Golden Temple. He listened to the recital of Gurbani kirtan for few minutes in the morning. Amidst tight security, he also visited the community kitchen and had langer (meals) there.

He said that he is starting his Punjab visit with the blessings of Vahe Guru. He also paid tributes to the martyrs in the Jallianwala Bagh and visited Durgiana Mandir.

Chandigarh, Sept 19 : Foreign academic institutions are lining up to encourage Punjabi students to study abroad.

New Zealand, regarded as a key global destination for higher education, is looking to India to attract prospective students.

Recently, Richar Lee, Academic Director of the National Institute of Studies in New Zealand, was in Chandigarh to counsel and guide students wanting to study in New Zealand.

Chandigarh, Sep. 19 : With a growing number of people becoming fashion conscious these days, Chandigarh is carving out a niche for itself in the world of fashion. It is all set to become country’s new fashion hub, as being a home to several fashion institutes in Punjab, the satellite city offers a valuable platform for all budding designers in showcasing their creative work.

Many Bollywood stars along with India’s top fashion models recently walked the ramp during a fashion show ‘INIFD Designer Medley’. They were wearing collections of students graduating from International Institute of Fashion Design.

Amritsar, September 18 : A Sikh Jatha (group) comprising nearly 500 devotees left for Pakistan on Thursday morning by train for the death anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev, the first Sikh Guru.

They will observe the occasion at Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, situated in Pakistan’s Narowal district on September 22.

Besides Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib, the Jatha would also visit pay respects at various others historical Sikh shrines including Punjab Sahib, Dera Sahib, Nankana Sahib, Sancha Saudah Sahib and Rahra Sahib during their 10-day tour to Pakistan.