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Daily Archives: December 16, 2010

Taseer comes down heavily on Jang Group, Geo

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer on Tuesday came down heavily on the Jang Group of Publications as well as Geo Television Network. Taseer was talking to media at a photo exhibition of the PPP leaders at Alhamra Art Gallery here. Denying the recent reports of his absence from the country, the governor said that not […]


Dr Maleeha Lodhi joins Jang Group, Geo

KARACHI: The Jang Group and Geo Network are proud to announce that Dr Maleeha Lodhi has rejoined the organization as Special Adviser International Affairs. Dr Lodhi will lead efforts to establish new platforms for global discourse and enhance the Group’s global engagement and international profile. Dr Maleeha Lodhi brings extensive experience in diplomacy, media and […]


Governor’s close quarters confirmed his departure: Geo bureau chief

LAHORE: Geo Lahore Bureau Chief Khawar Naeem Hashmi has said that the reporters, who filed the news of Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer’s departure to Dubai, disclosed that three seats were booked for Dubai in the names of the Governor’s wife Amina Taseer, governor’s daughter Sher Bano Taseer and for the Governor himself. But at the […]


Taseer comes down heavily on Jang Group, Geo

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer on Tuesday came down heavily on the Jang Group of Publications as well as Geo Television Network. Taseer was talking to media at a photo exhibition of the PPP leaders at Alhamra Art Gallery here. Denying the recent reports of his absence from the country, the governor said that not […]


Balochistan Assembly seeks compensation for journalists

QUETTA: Balochistan Assembly on Wednesday urged the need for compensation to families of police personnel and journalists killed and injured in terrorist attacks. The provincial assembly sitting started with Speaker Muhammad Aslam Bhootani in chair. No, legislation or official proceedings were made in the house and only some legislators spoke on point of order. Soon […]


Qaim extends donation of Rs 150,000 to Matli press club

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Qaim Ali Shah has extended a donation of Rs 150,000 to the National Press Club Matli, district Badin. A cheque of the amount was handed over by Special Assistant to the Chief Minister Waqar Medhi to the president of the club here at the CM House on Wednesday. President of […]


Pakistan termed deadliest place for journalists

NEW YORK: Forty-two journalists were killed around the world this year and Pakistan was the deadliest country of all, a study by the Committee to Protect Journalists said on Wednesday. Pakistan led the list of fatalities with eight, followed by Iraq with four and three each in Honduras and Mexico, the New York-based CPJ said. […]