Ebad says only print and electronic media can prevent anti-democratic acts by raising voice, irrespective of fears and pressures Karachi: The role of an independent media is pivotal for the promotion and sustainability of democracy and democratic norms. This is because it is the media that helps prevent anti-democratic acts by raising its voice, irrespective […]
Karachi: The government should not delay the passage of internationally acclaimed Right to Information (RTI) Bill 2014 merely on account of security concerns about sensitive information pertaining to defence and foraging relations, urged Senator Mushahid Hussain Syed, who is the chairman of the Senate’s Standing Committee on Defence. He said this while chairing a panel […]
KARACHI: For the first time, Pakistan is among the top winners of the annual Asian Media Awards (AMA) presented in a gala ceremony in Manila by the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). While The Star (Malaysia), Jawa Pos (Indonesia), Gulf News (UAE) and Muscat Press (Oman) also clinched several trophies, this year’s […]
Geo TV has finalised contract with Paksat, a national organisation; Geo a victim of discrimination for last two years; management under immense pressure due to loss of billions; it’s an attempt to suppress freedom of expression ISLAMABAD: Pakistani officials have conveyed to a Geo representative that they are going to take Geo TV transmissions off […]
Pakistan is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists. Media personnel are targeted by militants; religious, ethnic, and separatist groups; intelligence and law enforcement agencies; and even mainstream political parties. The country—a frontline state for almost four decades—suffers from a polarized society and a culture of intolerance. As rule of law […]
KARACHI: Right to information (RTI) is not only the need of politicians and media, but it is the collective need of everyone and is the basic right of citizens, said the chief minister’s information adviser Maula Bux Chandio at a seminar on Tuesday. Addressing the audience at ‘Sindh Right to Information Bill’ seminar organised by […]
On March 27, 2016, Karachi Press Club (KPC) was attacked by activists of the student wing of a political party. They manhandled two media workers, damaged their equipment and set fire the reporting vanof Jaag television channel. Abdul Rehman, reporter of Jaag television and Sohail Burfat cameraman of the same television channel were assaulted by […]
Karachi: Media outlets in Pakistan continue to afford less coverage to news related to corruption and women empowerment, an aspect that calls for immediate reconsideration as these areas remain key for socio-economic and democratic progress in the country. This was one of the main points discussed at a media training workshop on journalistic skills and […]
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid made a voluntary appearance before the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority’s (Pemra) Council of Complaints on Thursday in a case instituted by TV anchor Dr Shahid Masood. Talking to journalists later, the minister said he was not legally bound to appear before the council. But “I appeared on my own […]
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