Experts say ban no solution as millions of women have no access to population control info and facilities ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Friday imposed an immediate ban on showing or broadcasting of advertisements about birth control products by private television and radio channels, through an order. According to the Pemra order, a […]
ISLAMABAD: The first half of June is likely to remain drier and hotter than normal, increasing probability of heatwaves over the plains and coastal areas of Pakistan, a senior Met official said on Friday. “The first half of June will likely remain drier and hotter than normal,” Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) Director General Dr Ghulam […]
LAHORE – The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has condemned the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) recommendations that call for violence against women, among other regressive, illegal or redundant advice contained in a ‘model’ law purportedly designed to protect women’s rights. In a statement issued on Friday, the Commission said: “As much as HRCP […]
LAHORE: Legendry TV and film actor Rani was paid tributes on the occasion of her death anniversary on Friday in an exhibition ‘Aik Mulaqaat’ at Alhamra. The event was held under the aegis of Rohtas 2 Gallery and Lahore Arts Council. More than 313 pictures and 106 film posters are being showcased in the exhibition, […]
LONDON: Two leading unions of Pakistani journalists in the UK – Pakistan Journalists Association (PJA) and Pakistan Press Club (PPC) – have called on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leadership in Pakistan to publicly condemn and expel three activists who were involved in attacking a senior Pakistani journalist as well as others during a PTI demonstration outside […]
Journalists now need permission from bureaucracy to do job PESHAWAR: The entry of journalists into the Civil Secretariat has been banned and the police authorities have been directed to not allow any member of the media to enter without “proper” permission. The Administration Department in an office order has directed the deputy superintendent of police […]
KARACHI: Pakistan is among the top 10 countries that have been affected by climate change, therefore, the matter will be taken up at national level and the parliament will be asked to address this serious issue, said Senate Committee for Climate Change chairperson Yousaf Badini on Tuesday. He was addressing the media at Qasr-e-Naz Federal […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has decided to start process of auctioning licence of Direct to Home (DTH) in the month of Ramazan. The Pakistani DTH will start broadcasting channels of media from December 2016 and as a result of this, the illegal Indian DTH will be closed down. A special committee will […]
LAHORE: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), in the light of the Supreme Court’s directives, has warned all TV channels to ensure that none of their employees or guests are involved in advocating rolling back the democratic set-up and inciting the chief justice or the army chief to take any unconstitutional step. It also […]
LONDON: Pakistani journalists union in Britain – Pakistan Journalists Association (PJA) and Pakistan Press Club (PPC) – came together to condemn attack on senior journalist, Ahmed Ali Syed, who was abused and harassed during PTI’s protest outside Hasan Nawaz Sharif’s flat in London on Wednesday evening. Ahmed Ali Syed, who has worked for PTV for […]
Environment-alists at a function here on Tuesday said that ‘Conservation of biodiversity is vital for survival of mankind on earth’ and this message needs to be disseminated among all and sundry. The function was arranged by Wildlife Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa here at Pakistan Forest Institute (PFI) in connection with celebration of International Day for […]
KARACHI four emerging artists are showcasing their works on subjects close to their hearts at Canvas Gallery. Titled, ‘Figuratively Speaking,’ the show displays the artists’ perceptions of the world around them, as well as how they view their identity in terms of that perception. For instance, Heraa Khan showcased her observations of the ways of […]
Hamid Mir says except appointment of permanent Pemra chairman, no recommendation implemented yet ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday adjourned for two weeks, hearing in the Media Commission recommendations implementation case, directing the parties to inform it about their viewpoints and appear before it well prepared on the next date of hearing to proceed further […]
The third parliamentary year of the 14th Sindh Assembly was characterized by active treasury-backed legislation as 28 government bills were passed and 36 resolutions – mainly dealing with governance, education and health issues – were adopted. The annual report by Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) which is based on direct observation of the proceedings […]
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