By Ayesha R Siddiqi KARACHI: Anti-press violence has gained intensity during the past five years, propelling Pakistan to the spot of the eighth most dangerous nation for journalists, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists 2013 report based on its updated Impunity Index. Jarring statistics, fuelled by the recent spate of violence throughout the nation, […]
MIRPURKHAS, May 3: Candidates of various political parties said at a seminar held here on Friday that they would raise voice against abuse of women and make them more secure and independent in keeping with religious and cultural traditions after coming to power. They were speaking at the seminar on “candidate forum with village women” […]
ISLAMABAD: The World Press Freedom Day was observed in Pakistan on Friday which reminded people of many journalists who embraced martyrdom or faced jails for keeping aloft the banner of freedom. The World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3 reminding that freedom of press and expression are fundamental human rights. At least […]
By Maha Mussadaq ISLAMABAD: To commemorate the 20th anniversary of the World Press Freedom Day, a panel of senior journalists, experts from the United Nations and government representatives advocated responsible journalism and increased press freedom. UN experts believe that the new government must craft an action plan for the safety of journalists in Pakistan. “We […]
By Kiyya Qadir Baloch ISLAMABAD: The World Press Freedom Day 2013 was observed across the country, with concerned stake holders reiterating pledge to fight against media gag and ensure safety of journalists, here on Friday. In this connection, a seminar was organised by UNESCO at a local hotel in the federal capital to mark the […]
By Shahid Husain Karachi: Noted columnist Agha Masood Hussain said on Friday that for around 40 years there had been military governments in Pakistan that had a perception which hampered press freedom. He made the observation at a seminar held at the Karachi Press Club on World Press Freedom Day. The seminar was organised under […]
This year’s theme for the World Press Freedom Day – May 3 – was ‘Safe to speak: Securing freedom of expression in all media’. Article 19 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights says that freedom of expression is an essential ingredient if individuals are to be empowered and is also one of the building-blocks […]
Fasahat Mohiuddin Karachi: Being responsible is the backbone of journalism, but the Pakistani media lack this aspect, senior journalist and author Zahid Hussain said on Friday. “The media in Pakistan try to exaggerate or create hype, deviating from actual reporting,” he said while speaking on the topic “Press and media in today’s world – Power, […]
By Iqbal Khwaja THATTA, May 3: Almost all parties contesting the May 11 general elections from Thatta district constituencies are much concerned about women participation in the polling considering a very low or no turnout of female voters at many polling stations in the past elections. The areas where no women voters turned up to […]
LAHORE: A Lahore High Court full bench on Friday ordered the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to prevent airing of a paid content by the PPP (Parliamentarians) on television channels containing an alleged telephonic conversation between former chief minister Shahbaz Sharif and Justice Malik Qayyum (retired). The bench passed this stay order on a […]
TIMERGARA, May 3: A man and woman were shot dead by a relative of the latter in Asbanr Loi Kando village on Friday on suspicion of having illicit relations, residents and police told Dawn. They said the man, resident of Kumbar Maidan, was a medical practitioner in the village for last few years. They said […]
MINGORA, May 3: Activists of all major political parties’ women wings are seen convincing women in Swat to vote for their candidates and thus, suggesting that environment is encouraging for women to step out on May 11 and exercise their franchise.Organiser of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz, Malakand division’s women wing Shah Ezzat Bibi told Dawn on […]
As Taliban bombs curtail campaign rallies, political parties are ploughing millions of dollars into TV and print adverts to sway voters ahead of next week’s historic polls. Competition is fierce but it’s a cash market and those with the biggest bucks get the most airtime ahead of the May 11 polls, set to mark a […]
KARACHI: At least six journalists have been killed in the line of duty in Pakistan during first four months of 2013, Two of them were purposely targeted and murdered because of their work while remaining four were killed in suicide blasts. This was stated by a ‘Press Freedom Report’ of Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF). The […]
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