ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday rejected media reports claiming delay in elections and non-preparation of electoral rolls and decided to take legal action against those spreading such rumours. In a statement, the ECP spokesperson said the news of any delay in elections in media circles was absolutely baseless and misleading and reports […]
The Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought a written response from the Pakistan Broadcasters Association on a petition against the ban on speeches of PTI Chairman Imran Khan. The court’s remarks came while hearing a petition against the ban. The plea stated that it was a legal requirement for political parties to get primetime coverage […]
KARACHI: Ajmal Dehlvi, veteran journalist and editor of Urdu daily Amn, died on Friday after a protracted illness. He was 87. His funeral prayer was offered at Rehman Masjid in Nazimabad and he was laid to rest at the Muhammad Shah graveyard in North Karachi. Besides his family and relatives, a large number of journalists, […]
Waseem Badami is currently facing a challenging situation as his Twitter account falls prey to a hacker’s mischief, leaving the renowned TV presenter and journalist in a surprising and unexpected social media storm. Fans of Badami were taken aback as the usually serious and professional tone of his online presence took an unforeseen turn. The […]
ISLAMABAD – Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Thursday urged the Senate’s Standing Committee to discuss and work out the plan for reforms in the state media institutions. Addressing the Senate Committee on Information and Broadcasting, the minister underlined the need to carry out reforms in the state broadcasters […]
Islamabad: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has published its latest bi-annual report, fulfilling its obligation under Section 19(2)(c) of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017. This comprehensive report outlines the Commission’s endeavors and accomplishments, reflecting its unwavering commitment to upholding citizens’ right of access to information. The report, mandated by the Act, provides […]
QUETTA: The National Forum of Information Commissioners, a gathering of Information Commissioners from Pakistan’s federal and provincies, convened in Quetta on Wednesday to discuss the progress and achievements of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Information Secretary, Government of Balochistan, Imran Khan highlighted the government’s commitment to establishing an Information Commission in Balochistan under the […]
Mehboob Ali, a hawker who has been delivering newspapers in Quetta for 17 years, has been suffering from severe financial and mental problems for the past 2 years. He wants to quit hawker work but is worried about the lack of alternative employment. According to Mehboob Ali, the demand for newspapers in Balochistan has decreased by […]
LAHORE: A district and sessions court in Lahore confirmed on Tuesday the pre-arrest bail of senior journalist Imran Riaz Khan, as the Investigation Officer (IO) failed to produce any substantial evidence to support the case registered against him. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Wing had filed an FIR against Imran Riaz Khan for allegedly […]
In collaboration with Lahore Press Club and Punjab Higher Education Commission, a ceremony was organized in honor of Lahore Press Club members who have done PhD from different universities at Press Club Nisar Usmani Auditorium. Special guest Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission Dr. Shahid Munir. Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Mehmood, Lahore Press Club […]
RAWALPINDI: Punjab Caretaker Minister for Primary and Secondary Health Dr Jamal Nasir said on Monday that a specific and reasonable grant proposal for all press clubs in Punjab, including Rawalpindi, is under consideration. He said a dispensary has been set up at the Rawalpindi Press Club and that measures are being taken for the welfare […]
Journalist Naeem Ahmed lodged a request for information under the Right To Information law with the Faisalabad police on July 22, seeking data on armed encounters with criminals and subsequent judicial inquiries. Instead of providing the requested information, the police summoned him. Following intervention by Mehboob Shah Qadir of the Punjab Information Commission the police […]
SUKKUR: Police conducted raid in katcha area of Shah Belo for arrest of the suspects involved in murder of Journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar. Sukkur Police party headed by SSP Irfan Sammu raided house of main accused Sheral Mahar in Shah Belo. After exchange of fire with police, accused fled to thick riverine forest, SSP Sukkur […]
KARACHI: Expressing deep concern over the growing incidence of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation of children and mute response of law enforcement agencies, the city chapter of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has called upon the government to take notice of the situation and take strict action against perpetrators. In a statement released on Monday, […]
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