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Daily Archives: December 9, 2010

Nasir Kazimi: a poet of unique metaphors

By Zaib Azkaar Hussain Karachi: Nasir Kazimi was a poet of unique metaphors and he used original short meter (behr) in Urdu poetry and this is why the lovers of poetry cannot forget him at least on his birth and death anniversaries. Syed Nasir Raza Kazimi, popularly known as Nasir Kazimi, was born on December […]


Media`s role vital for creating awareness

ISLAMABAD: Panelists here on Wednesday highlighted the important role of media in creating awareness among masses on social, national and international issues, besides bringing nations closer. They said media had witnessed rapid growth in the present era, which made available a number of modes to get the latest information on each and every issue. The […]


Western media bias

By Arslan Sheikh Media has three basic tasks; to inform, entertain and fulfill gratification needs of the readers, viewers and listeners. The term “media bias” implies a pervasive or widespread bias contravening the standards of journalism, rather than the perspective of an individual journalist or article. Press is generally reflection of values and aspiration of […]


Smoking in TV talk show

THIS is with reference to the letter `Smoking in TV talk show` (November 25). The writer is absolutely right in pointing out this health-related issue. There is an ordinance in place – Prohibition of Smoking and Protection of Non-smokers Health Ordinance 2002 – which bars people from smoking at public places. There is also a […]


Journalists see rocket attack in ‘cleared’ area of Pakistan

Tom Hussain ISLAMABAD // A tour of the former terrorist stronghold of South Waziristan by Pakistan’s army and air force chiefs on Tuesday almost ended in tragedy for accompanying journalists from Islamabad. The journalists said they were ordered to take cover in army bunkers after they came under rocket fire at a military base in […]


New threats to rights

By I.A. Rehman TOMORROW (Dec 10), all better-governed nations of the world are likely to examine ways and means of improving their human rights standards. In Pakistan, on the other hand, a persistent decline in respect for human rights will be a major cause for concern. Some people, especially those in authority, may find it […]


Media`s role vital for creating awareness

ISLAMABAD: Panelists here on Wednesday highlighted the important role of media in creating awareness among masses on social, national and international issues, besides bringing nations closer. They said media had witnessed rapid growth in the present era, which made available a number of modes to get the latest information on each and every issue. The […]


Nasir Kazimi: a poet of unique metaphors

By Zaib Azkaar Hussain Karachi: Nasir Kazimi was a poet of unique metaphors and he used original short meter (behr) in Urdu poetry and this is why the lovers of poetry cannot forget him at least on his birth and death anniversaries. Syed Nasir Raza Kazimi, popularly known as Nasir Kazimi, was born on December […]