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Daily Archives: October 5, 2016

Lahore-based film artists want ban on Bollywood, for good

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LAHORE: Artists representing what remains of our Lahore-based film industry have, time and again, called out for a blanket ban on Indian content, which they feel is stifling Pakistani cinema. In light of the rising hostility towards Pakistani artists in India and the cross-border tensions, film veterans took to Lahore Press Club on Monday to make […]


‘Journalists have vital role in climate change mitigation efforts’

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  The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) on Tuesday announced a “Climate Change Award” to be given to media persons in different categories for producing quality content on various aspects of climate change. “The CPNE is determined to increase awareness of reporters, subeditors and other media persons regarding climate change finance in Pakistan,” said […]


Cultural boycott: Pemra chief calls for ban on Indian content

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Chairman Absar Alam on Tuesday called for a halt in airing Indian content on Pakistani TV channels as India was also not allowing Pakistani content on its TV channels. Participating in a discussion titled ‘A debate of Foreign Content on Pakistani Entertainment Channels’, he said Pakistan should give matching […]


PPF Weekly Content Monitoring Report September 26- October 2

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PEMRA Imposes fine on two channels The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has recommended imposing a fine on Neo TV over failure to edit the programme ‘Tabdeeli’ in which Zaid Hamid used offensive comments against scholars, politicians, advocates, judges and journalists. The News, The Nation, Express Tribune on September 30 reported that the 65th […]


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PPF is concerned over the killing and harassment of media personnel in South Sudan

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in a letter to Salva Kiir Mayardit, President of South Sudan expressed concern over the killings and constant harassment of journalists in South Sudan. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in his letter urged the government of South Sudan to end the high rate of impunity and book the perpetrators. Aslam […]