According to Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) monitoring 69 news items were related to freedom of expression, 20 media safety and general news items were 12, five news items regarding media obituary; while one related to media ethics and one media development. PPF monitored 108 news items in both newspapers and TV channels during the week. […]
ISLAMABAD: Unprovoked Indian shelling has caused widespread destructions to the already degenerating woodlands along the Line of Control (LoC), the forest department told a parliamentary committee here Tuesday. “Indian shelling has triggered both ground and canopy forest fires that have been difficult to put out. Difficult terrains and landmines make access and firefighting efforts almost […]
Karachi – Terming the passage of the Minorities Protection Bill in the Sindh Assembly as an unnecessary piece of legislation, Pakistan Awami Tehreek chief Dr Tahirul Qadri said on Tuesday that he could not understand the need for presenting such a bill in the assembly. “The Sindh government should immediately send this bill to the […]
In order to produce a credible and balanced news story, a reporter must verify facts from different sources and make sure accommodating the views of all parties involved in the issue. Veteran journalist Farooq Moin said this while addressing reporters at a Health Reporting Workshop at IBA’s Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) here on […]
By SAHER BALOCH KARACHI: Complainants facing sexual harassment on the internet continue to retract their statements despite being assured of timely justice, because of thana culture and the fear of being subjected to disgrace once they decide to pursue their case, said SP-South Shahla Qureshi at a conference on Tuesday. The conference, which was organised by […]
HYDERABAD: Speaking at a condolence reference held at the Sindhi Language Authority (SLA) here on Tuesday evening, writers and intellectuals paid homage to poet and journalist Parwano Bhatti, who died on Thursday. In his presidential speech, noted writer Qazi Khadim said that poets like Parwano Bhatti were rarely born. “He is a big name in […]
The Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges decided to summon CEO Bol TV and Anchor Amir Liaquat Hussain in its next meeting in connection with the Question of Privilege raised by Maulana Fazlur Rehman, MNA, regarding “baseless” allegations levelled against him by the anchor in his programme. The committee also directed PEMRA to […]
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