ISLAMABAD: Violations of the rights of labour, children and the transgender community are at an all time high in the country, the National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) chairman said on Sunday. “It is against the law to discriminate against the transgender community during employment, training, education, the sale of goods and the supply of […]
KARACHI: Several events marking Sindh Culture Day, popularly known as Aikta (unity) day, were organised in Karachi like the rest of the province on Sunday. The main programme was held outside the Karachi Press Club, where people residing in various neighbourhoods of the sprawling metropolis came to witness and be part of the raucous proceedings […]
Celebrated Pakistani movies drew packed houses on Saturday, the first day of Pakistan Film Festival’s triumphant debut in New York City. “Actor in Law” and “Dobara Pher Say” received resounding applause from film fans and art lovers following the screening at Asia Society’s auditorium. More excitement was in store for them as the cast of […]
The speakers of a session at the Focus Pakistan Conference pointed out on Sunday that regional languages were missing in films, TV and radio. The session, one of the nine held on the last day of the conference focusing on digital media, radio and television, was moderated by actor Seemi Raheel and actors Hameed Sheikh […]
A conference focusing on media education, particularly theory, industry practices and research in Pakistan, will be held at the University of Karachi on December 7 and 8. The two-day moot will host lectures and discussions with over 65 leading journalists, advertising and film professionals, scholars and educationists from across the country, as well as from […]
KARACHI: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb said on Sunday that the draft of a bill for safety and protection of journalists had been prepared, but before presenting it in parliament it would be shared with journalists and media houses. The minister, who is on a visit to Karachi these days, was […]
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