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Daily Archives: December 21, 2010

APNS to approach judiciary for access to information

By Imtiaz Ali Karachi: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) is likely to approach the superior judiciary through the eminent lawyer, Munir A Malik, to get access to information under the Freedom of Information Act. This was stated in a resolution unanimously passed at the APNS’s condolence reference in memory of MA Zuberi, the founder […]


Zia Mohyeddin to recite Faiz

LAHORE: Internationally known actor, writer and anchor person Zia Mohyeddin will recite Faiz Ahmed Faiz`s poetry at the Ali Institute, Ferozepur Road, on the evening of Dec 31, as curtain raiser of the poet`s centenary celebrations that will continue throughout the next year. Moneeza Hashmi told Dawn the evening would be followed by a music […]


Press freedom uppermost

THE arrest of Julian Assange has further exposed the face of imperialist forces. We, in the Third World countries, are very much used to such tactics. For instance, in Pakistan an elected prime minister was executed on a dubious murder charge by an illegitimate dictator with the help of an illicit court. So it would […]


APNS to approach judiciary for access to information

By Imtiaz Ali Karachi: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) is likely to approach the superior judiciary through the eminent lawyer, Munir A Malik, to get access to information under the Freedom of Information Act. This was stated in a resolution unanimously passed at the APNS’s condolence reference in memory of MA Zuberi, the founder […]


Zia Mohyeddin to recite Faiz

LAHORE: Internationally known actor, writer and anchor person Zia Mohyeddin will recite Faiz Ahmed Faiz`s poetry at the Ali Institute, Ferozepur Road, on the evening of Dec 31, as curtain raiser of the poet`s centenary celebrations that will continue throughout the next year. Moneeza Hashmi told Dawn the evening would be followed by a music […]


The Nation staffer awarded

ISLAMADAD: Staff photographer The Nation, Syed Mehdi, received an award from Minister of Minorities Shahbaz Bhatti for his excellent coverage and best performance in English print media. The award ceremony took place here at a local hotel duly organized by a local NGO working on interfaith harmony. Three awards were specified for the photographers. Syed […]