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Three journalists held, released in Pakistan

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Three journalists from Pakistan’s northern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province went missing under mysterious circumstances on Oct 15 and were released the next day on October 16. Journalist Shahnawaz Tarakzai of Prague-based Mashaal Radio, a project of Radio Free Europe, was forcibly taken by men in plainclothes from the Shabqadar Media Center in Charsadda, KP, on […]


‘Contents on climate change to be made part of curriculum’

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Islamabad: Federal Minister Climate Change Mushahidullah Khan said his ministry was taking initiatives to include contents on climate change in curriculum as environmental education could prepare the young generation well for dealing with the problem. He also announced that considering the important role of youth in handling environmental issues, he had decided to include two […]


Role of free media vital for promotion of democracy: Zubair

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The free media has a vital role towards the promotion of democracy. This was stated by the Governor of Sindh, Muhammad Zubair, here on Monday. He was talking to a five-member delegation of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) which called on him at the Governor House under the leadership of its general secretary, […]


DTH licence: SC issues notice to attorney general

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday issued notice to the attorney general in the appeals filed by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) and others against a Lahore High Court verdict in a case pertaining to Direct to Home (DTH) technology. The notice was issued for interpretation of constitutional provisions relating to freedom of trade, […]


Stars dazzle at PFDC Bridal Fashion Week day-2

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LAHORE-The second day of PFDC Bridal Fashion Week witnessed some reputed names rubbing shoulders with their new collections making heads turn off the runway. Lollywood celebs set temperature high, as they made appearance on the black carpet wearing their favourite designer’s outfit. If you are a bride-to-be and looking for your perfect trousseau, then Pakistan […]


Pakistan elected to UN Human Rights Council, polling 151 votes

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UNITED NATIONS – Pakistan Monday won a key election by securing a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council when the General Assembly elected 15 countries to serve on the 47-member body. “This victory is a ringing endorsement of Pakistan’s strong commitment to human rights,” an elated Maleeha Lodhi, Pakistan’s permanent representative to the […]


Protecting freedom of expression: ‘Bill shows govt’s fear of creative minds and art’

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HYDERABAD: At a dialogue discussing the implications of the media of Sindh Press, Newspapers, News Agencies and Books Registration Bill, 2017, participants viewed the proposed law as a tool for suppressing dissent. The event, at which some speakers warned of launching a protest movement against the law, was organised on Sunday by the Sindhi Adabi Sangat […]


E-Ilaj: K-P launches province’s first online healthcare facility

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) government rolled out on Monday the province’s first online treatment facility, E-Ilaj, aiming to dispense specialised healthcare services in far-flung areas. The pilot project, launched in the Bilahi area of district Mansehra in collaboration with the K-P Information Technology Board, aims to lessen the burden on tertiary care hospitals. According to health minister […]