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Daily Archives: February 22, 2013

Media playing vital role in strengthening democracy: Shahbaz

Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that media is playing a vital role in strengthening democracy and highlighting social issues. He said media can also play a significant role in providing guidance for reforming the society and bringing the country out of its current problems. He said electronic media is expeditiously going through its […]


What women want — Hina Hafeezullah Ishaq

Pakistan is estimated to have a rural population of 65 percent, and a national population comprising 50 percent women For the first time ever, King Abdullah appointed 30 women to serve on Saudi Arabia’s Shura Council, a 150 strong, previously all-male consultative body. The good news is that the king has decreed that women should […]


Role of media in reducing regional tensions stressed

Kalbe Ali ISLAMABAD: On the last day of the South Asia Media Summit in Islamabad, speakers discussed the role of the media in improving regional relationships. Criticising government policies and media culture, many tied support for and freedom of the media as integral to civic rights and India-Pakistan peace. At different panel discussions, many speakers […]