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Daily Archives: February 13, 2016

World Radio Day being observed today

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Radio Pakistan is airing special programmes to mark World Radio Day being observed today [Saturday] to highlight the role of this medium. The objective of the World Radio Day observed on February 13 is to raise greater awareness among the public about the importance of radio, encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to […]


Another Pemra warning to channel for levelling charges without proof

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Friday warned a private news channel, ARY News, for airing an “irresponsible and baseless” analysis without any proof on appointments and promotions of Generals in the Pakistan Army. A Pemra statement said: “Having monitored channels for the last few months, we noted that during a talk show, […]


TV channel warned over anti-Malala hate speech

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ISLAMABAD – Country’s TV regulator on Friday censured a leading news channel for airing “hate speech” against Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai and her family, warning that accusations of blasphemy could endanger lives. Malala, who moved to England after being shot in the head by the Taliban, is both admired and hated in her […]


25pc quota allocated for promoting local journalism, NA told

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ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting and National Heritage on Friday told the National Assembly that 25 percent quota has been allocated for promoting journalism at local level. During the Question-Hour in the National Assembly, he said that the ministry was promoting newspapers at district level with the specific quota. The News


Pemra, cable operators agree to digitalise network

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority and Pakistan Cable Operators Association have reached an agreement for digitalizing cable network in major cities of the country by September 30 this year. Addressing a joint press conference along with office-bearers of Cable operators association including its Chairman Khalid Arain and Central President Malik Furqan Ghiyas here, Pemra […]


Radio Pakistan turned into vibrant medium: DG

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Director General, Radio Pakistan, Syed Muhammad Imran Gardezi says Radio Pakistan has been turned into a vibrant medium to promote peace, interfaith harmony and culture, to educate people in peace time and natural disasters. In a message on the occasion of World Radio Day, he said, with access to 98 percent population of the country, […]