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Daily Archives: November 9, 2015

‘Journalists yet to appear before KU body probing protest coverage fracas’

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Karachi: An inquiry committee formed to probe the manhandling of three media personnel while covering a protest at the University of Karachi (KU) against the high-handedness of Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba (IJT) last week, failed to submit its report due on Friday, November 6, because journalists did not cooperate with it, The News learnt. Since the committee […]


Climate change has cost the country $20bn: report

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ISLAMABAD: The government estimates that Pakistan has, collectively, suffered losses to the tune of $20 billion due to the adverse and increasing effects of climate change. In a detailed report submitted before the National Assembly on Friday, the government also accepted – in so many words – that “Pakistan is among the countries which are […]


Icons of Art: A variety of masterpieces under one roof

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KARACHI: When it comes to art, one cannot define where imagination ends. It can be a step ahead or may be miles and miles away. A wide variety of artworks of master artists was displayed under one roof at the Artscene Galleries on Thursday. Art lovers flocked in to view the group exhibition, which was […]


Media industry way behind its potential

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ISLAMABAD: Pemra formed in March 2002 has failed to realize the true potential of the electronic media industry due to appointments of government officials as chairman or acting chairman without any media background in contravention of Pemra Ordinance and against judgments of Supreme Court. The media and entertainment industry accounts for 2-3 % of GDPs […]