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Monthly Archives: October 2010

Pemra decides to cancel licence of TV cable defaulters

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) unequivocally resolved to uphold it’s writ in letter and spirit and implement its laws vigorously. It was decided in the meeting that defaulters and violators in broadcast and distribution sector be thrashed out and legitimate business entrepreneurs be supported. It was decided in the 65th meeting of […]


Urdu Newsletter Oct 01 To Oct 07, 2010

Summary Urdu Newsletter Oct 01 To Oct 07, 2010 Date 10/1/2010 Download ppf newsletter vol 8 no-39.pdf


Unbridled freedom of expression

By Khawar Ghumman Throughout the world, freedom of expression is considered mainstay of fully functional democracies. After the restoration of democracy in the country in 2008, media and other watchdog bodies are enjoying and practicing a great deal of independence. But repercussions here are altogether different. Instead of strengthening democratic process, they are proving otherwise. […]


Media antics

Sir: It is sad to see the media using its privilege of outreach to the masses to distort facts and present a picture of clash of institutions. On the day of the Supreme Court hearing on implementation of the NRO case, it seemed that the heavens were about to fall. The court’s decision to postpone […]