Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) monitored 78 news items in both newspapers and TV channels during the week. Sixty five of the news makers were males, nine females; while in four news items gender of spokesperson was not mentioned. Twenty two news items were related to media development; 21 related to freedom of expression and safety […]
Pakistan Press Freedom (PPF), in a letter to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of Egypt, expressed concern over the arrest and detention of Al Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein in Cairo on December 25. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali urged the government of Egypt to properly investigate the case and bring specific charges against the Al […]
A three-member high-profile committee has been formed to compile a report on the progress of the Greater Karachi Sewage Treatment Plan S-III. The mega project is expected to save the sea from solid and liquid waste, including the waste generated by industries. The committee will also suggest other measures to control marine pollution that has […]
The use of technology in the education sector is increasing continuously; therefore, the use of digital libraries has become more vital instead of studying traditional library’s books. In this situation it has become most important for our students and teachers to take advantage of present changing scenario in education field. These views were expressed by […]
PESHAWAR: Members of minority communities continue to face multi-layered discrimination even though Pakistan’s Constitution guarantees equal rights to all citizens with many of them living as second-class citizens. While claims are made at official level that religious minorities are given every facility in the country, the reality is different: Most non-Muslims living in Pakistan are low-wage […]
ISLAMABAD: Journalists and media activists on Tuesday demanded the government to hold extensive consultation on the draft legislation of “Bill on Journalists Safety and Welfare” before it is tabled in parliament. Speaking at a seminar organised by the National Press Club and Freedom Network, they criticied the government for keeping the draft a secret despite […]
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