LEAVE it to the electronic media to take the low road when it comes to covering a national tragedy. As soon as news of the crash of PK661 broke, the TV channels went into overdrive, vying with each other to provide the most ‘exclusive’ reporting possible. In the process, they jettisoned not only journalistic ethics, […]
The Parliament passed laws for protection of children and women against sexual abuse and honour-killing, but the private members’ proposals for welfare of minorities and disabled persons are stuck in the National Assembly, due to treasury’s disinterest. Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has browsed through the parliamentary data on human rights taken up by […]
Senator Sitara Ayaz from Awami National Party awarded for National Award for human rights by President of Pakistan. Sitara Ayaz who is hailing from village Jhanda, District Swabi of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was among the founders of Women Action Forum in Peshawar back in 1992 when it was a taboo to talk about women rights in […]
It is distressing that in many parts of the country citizens are being asked to get permission and no-objection certificates from the authorities for exercising their right to assemble peacefully and to discuss human rights and other issues. Speakers said this while addressing a seminar ‘no right without right to freedom of expression’ which was […]
ISLAMABAD: In a surprising move, the state-run PTV administration banned the entry of its director current affairs Agha Masood Shorish into his office but lifted it within a few hours. PTV director administration and personnel Abdul Rashid on December 9 issued a letter stating: “With immediate effect and until further orders, Agha Masood Shorish will […]
KARAK – Commissioner Kohat Division Musarrat Hussain said peace was prerequisite for the development and prosperity of a society, adding that media played an effective role in restoration of peace in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. He was addressing as a chief guest at launching ceremony of a web-based television channel here on Saturday. He said that print, electronic […]
KARACHI: Celebrating the legislation for the protection of minorities, representatives of religious minority communities and rights organisations on the occasion of International Human Rights Day demanded early establishment of a Minority Rights Commission in true spirit of the law. Featuring music, songs and dance as well as prayers and worship, the event was organised by […]
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