Speakers at International Literary, Cultural Conference urge Indian media to convey Pakistan’s peace message to Indians especially youth without any angling; Aman Ki Asha is not a debate but a conversation of love and affinity; Najam Sethi, Ataul Haq Qasmi, Mujibur Rehman Shami, Arif Nizami, Sofia Bedar, Sohail Warraich, Salim Safi, King Sukh Nath, Orya […]
Karachi: The Internet Movie Database (IMDb) website was recently blocked by the authorities concerned before the ban was lifted on Nov 22. While one keeps hearing rumours that the ban on YouTube will be lifted, we were rewarded with yet another ban on the IMDb website. Both actions are tantamount to a violation of our […]
* Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting directs authority to issue notices to all those channels that violate rules ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday directed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) and the ministry concerned to consult all stakeholders, complete all formalities and submit a detailed report […]
Just days following the culmination of this year’s International Day to End Impunity campaign, IFEX welcomes the news that the Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has passed by consensus a resolution on the safety of journalists and the issue of impunity. The resolution includes a call to make the International Day to […]
ISLAMABAD: In the first practical step towards the much-awaited auction of next generation mobile services (3G), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday completed the evaluation process for the selection of a consultant. The selection has been made following a detailed review of financial bids opened on November 23 in the presence of all five bidders […]
LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar will chair the ceremony of First Lake City Media Awards 2013 being held on Tuesday (today) at Lake City Golf & Country Club, Raiwind Road. All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) former Chairman and the Chief Executive of The Lake City Holdings (PVT) Limited Mr. Gohar Ejaz is organizing […]
A 14-member delegation of Indian journalists, on a visit to Pakistan, visited the Port Grand on Monday. The Indian media delegation accompanied by office-bearers of Karachi Press Club enjoyed the Hi-Tea in the Tavern built by one and half century old wood and stone which was taken out from the old Napier Mole Bridge during […]
ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a pre-admission notice to Pakistan Television Network (PTV)’s acting managing director (MD) in response to a petition challenging appointments in the PTV sports channel. The petitioners – Shahid Mehmood and others, working in PTV sports channel as senior producers – filed a petition through their counsel […]
Karachi: The 14 Indian journalists visiting Pakistan on an exchange programme paid a visit to the offices of Jang group on Monday where they talked at length with their Pakistani counterparts about the scenario of media in both the countries. The visiting journalists were particularly interested in jingoism and nationalism, claiming it has prevented objectivity […]
LAHORE: Journalists discussed on Monday options and possibilities for peace with India through the mass media at the concluding day of the 4th International Literary and Cultural Conference at Alhamra Art Centre. Columnist Attaul Haq Qasmi suggested a visa-free travel arrangement between India and Pakistan, and to reach that point, he said, hatred between the […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday again issued notices to Pakistan Central Censor Board (PCCB) chairman and the federal government for submitting replies in response to a petition challenging smuggling of Indian films and their exhibition in Pakistan. The court had already directed the respondents to make sure implementation of relevant laws for […]
A group of Indian journalists on Monday gifted Indian currency notes for showcase at the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Museum. On the invitation of Karachi Press Club, a 14-member delegation of Indian journalist is on Pakistan’s visit. During the delegation’s visit to the museum Gurbir Singh, President, Mumbai Press Club, and leader of the […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF), an independent non-governmental institution committed to promoting and defending freedom of expression concerned over the recent attack on Honduran journalist, Nery Adalberto Recarte on November 11, 2013 and supports call for implementation of protective measures Quoting the information from Inter American Press Association (IAPA), PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in […]
Peshawar: The Culture Journalism Forum has asked the provincial government to set up a censorship board immediately. Addressing journalists at Peshawar Press Club, the forum’s president, Ihtishamul Haq Toru said past and present governments had promised to introduce a culture policy and set up a censorship board to bar obscenity and vulgarity from Pashto movies, […]
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