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Monthly Archives: August 2018

PEMRA issues warning to two channels

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Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) issued a final notice to two TV channnels for broadcasting indecent content on August 20. The regulatory body warned both Filmazia and Health TV to follow Electronic Media Code of Conduct and comply with the social norms and beliefs of the country. The press release stated that if the […]


CJP chides NAB for leaking probe information to media

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LAHORE: The Supreme Court on Monday took exception to the National Accountability Bureau`s practice of leaking information of people facing NAB inquiries to the media, leading to their character assassination without any charge being proved against them. `NAB has no right to ridicule anyone,` Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar told the bureau`s prosecutor […]


Imran Abbas among nominees for world’s ‘100 Most Handsome Faces’

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KARACHI: Pakistan’s heartthrob Imran Abbas has countless girls swooning over him… mostly due to his killer looks. With numerous plays and dramas, handful of Bollywood projects and an upcoming Hollywood film under his belt, the actor has definitely managed to make an impact in showbiz. He may have been academically trained to be an architect […]


Geo releases new animated film ‘Donkey King’

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KARACHI: Geo Films & Talisman Animation Studios have released the theatrical teaser trailer of their upcoming animated movie “The Donkey King” on August 20, 2018. A film by Aziz Jindani, the architect of the success of Pakistan’s first and most popular animated super hero series for a leading antibacterial soap brand, The Donkey King promises […]


Fawad vows to promote country’s positive image

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ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry Monday vowed to build country’s positive image through active participation of the media in removing the misperceptions about Pakistan. Talking to APP after the oath taking ceremony here at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the Minister said media plays a very vital role in not only educating the people and creating awareness about […]


PPF welcomes the release of Mauritanian journalists

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in a letter to Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz, President of Mauritania has welcomed the release of two senior journalists after eight days imprisonment. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in his letter welcomed the release of journalists and praised the media fraternity of Mauritania for its unity. PPF also condemned this […]


Censor issues cause cancellation of film premiere

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KARACHI: Some of those who reached the multiplex on Rashid Minhas Road on Sunday evening to attend the premiere for the film Parwaaz Hai Junoon received a bit of a shock to know that the event had been ‘cancelled’ because of ‘censor issues’. T he following was written on the white board placed at the […]


TCL launches C6 UHD Premium TV

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LAHORE : TCL, one of the world’s top three TV brands, has marked the launch of its new series in Pakistan with the introduction of the all new C6 UHD TV Series. The C6 UHD TV features AI technology, 4K HDR Pro, WCG and a Harman Kardon sound bar, delivering a powerful in-home entertainment experience […]


Tree plantation campaign launched

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LANDIKOTAL: The local administration in support of journalists and civil society launched a shade tree plantation project at selected points in Landikotal, official said on Saturday. Tehsildar Landikotal Shamsul Islam said that the aim of planting big trees at four selected places is to give a beautiful look to the area and provide shade to […]


Architecture and Design Awards launched to showcase Pakistani talent to world

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In order to encourage architects and designers, ADA magazine is now launching Architecture and Design Awards to showcase Pakistani talent to the world. The face behind the magazine, Maria Aslam, spoke about the need to have a platform for upcoming designers and architects, and said that it would be a pioneering step at the ‘Architecture […]


South Asians for Human Rights pay tribute to Asma

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ON a warm Colombo summer evening, South Asians for Human Rights paid a rich tribute to their founding member, Asma Jahangir, who was a spokesperson of the organisation at the time of her passing. SAHR was co-founded by Asma Jahangir, from Pakistan, IK Gujral, former prime minister of India, Dr Kamal Hossain, lawyer and politician […]


Polish blogger announces travel show for Pakistan

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ISLAMABAD: Expressing her love for Pakistan, Polish travel blogger Eva zu Beck, who stirred the ‘Kiki Challenge’ controversy in a PIA simulator recently, announced her decision to launch the world’s first interactive travel show for Pakistan combining social media, TV, live content, written words and on the ground activities. Ms Beck announced the launch of […]


APNS welcomes Fawad as information minister

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KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has welcomed the nomination of Fawad Chaudhary as information minister of the new government. APNS president Hameed Haroon and secretary general Sarmad Ali on Saturday congratulated Mr Chaudhary on his nomination as federal minister for information. They stated that the minister-designate had a long and rich experience of […]


Twitter faces shutdown in Pakistan

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The Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) has warned micro blogging platform Twitter that it could be banned in the country if it fails to comply with a notice to block objectionable content. On August 15, PTA informed the Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat that other social media platforms including Facebook and Youtube have already acceded to the Pakistan government’s requests to block objectionable content, while […]