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Urdu Newsletter Aug 27 To Sep 03, 2010

Summary Urdu Newsletter Aug 27 To Sep 03, 2010 Date 8/27/2010 Download ppf newsletter vol 8 no-34.pdf


‘Research imperative to ensure quality journalism’

Karachi: Research is vital to ensure quality journalism in the country that is perhaps witnessing its most challenging times, says Muddassir Mirza, a senior journalist. He was addressing students and teachers of the Department of Mass Communications, Federal Urdu University, at the Karachi Press Club (KPC) on Wednesday. The event was held to present the […]


TV artist’s 14th death anniversary observed

ISLAMABAD: The 14th death anniversary of top artist of the Pakistan Television Khalida Riyasat who dominated dramas for almost two decades was observed on Thurs day. She performed in all types of dramas including short stories, long plays, series, comedy plays etc and proven her talent in all these. She died because of cancer on […]


Education dept, Unicef to launch rehabilitation

LAHORE: Some 2,863 schools in 11 flood-hit districts of Punjab have been damaged, declares the education department. “With a view to restoring normal functioning of schools in flood-affected areas, a comprehensive action plan is being prepared in collaboration with Unicef,” said a statement issued by the department here on Thursday. Under the programme, the teachers […]


Acid attack victim loses eyesight

KHANPUR: A woman lost her eyesight as her face was disfigured by acid thrown at her by two men in the area of Zahirpir. According to police, victim Shafla Bibi of Mauza Faridabad was going on a motorbike with her son. They stopped near a shop, where two men riding a motorbike came there, threw […]


Mobile towers radio waves below danger limits: PTA

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Thursday announced that radio waves emitted from the Base Transceiver Stations (BTS) were below the prescribed danger limits. Following reservations from environmentalists, the survey was conducted in collaboration with Frequency Allocation Board (FAB) throughout Pakistan and AJ&K using special equipment to check the emission of power level from transmitters and […]


Shahi Syed condemns electronic media

KARACHI: The electronic media should bring the target killers in the limelight and tell the truth to the people, said Awami National Party Sindh Chief Shahi Syed. In a statement issued on Thursday, he condemned the role of electronic media in the coverage of targeted killings in the city. “Journalists should give full coverage to […]