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Daily Archives: April 7, 2017

PPF expresses concern over the freedom of expression situation in Mexico

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Enrique Peña Nieto, President of Mexico, expressed serious concern over the killings of three journalists and two attempted murders in the month of March. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali urged the government of Mexico, to assure the free environment for the journalist where they perform their […]


It was my dream just to work at McDonald’s: Hania Aamir

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KARACHI: Hania Aamir burst into the spotlight with a bang, following her debut in Azfar Jafri’s Eid release Janaan. The dimpled beauty became a recognisable face in no time and has since garnered quite a fan following. Less than a year has passed and she is already set to star in two high-profile films: Parwaaz […]


Senate body clears Limited Liability Partnership Bill

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ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue on Thursday approved the Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Bill 2017, which is considered an updated and internationally acceptable business vehicle for entrepreneurs with limited capital. The committee, chaired by Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, was informed that the proposed law provides a new form of business structure, which […]


Senate body criticises PTV chairman’s ‘double post’

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ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Thursday expressed concern over the appointment of Pakistan Television Chairman Attaul Haq Qasmi as the corporation’s managing director as well. The Senate Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage was displeased by what many committee members believed to be an “illegal appointment”. PPP senators Farhatullah Babar and Rubina Khalid […]


PPF concerned over the massive crackdown on Belarusian media

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Andrei Kobyakov , Prime Minister Republic of Belarus, expressed serious concern over the raid on independent broadcaster Belsat TV in Minsk, detained one employee, a videographer on March 25 and the massive crackdown on media . PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali urged the government of Belarus, […]