Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in a letter to Adama Barrow, President of the Republic of Gambia expressed concern over the attack on two journalists. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali urges the government of Gambia to investigate the incident and ensure the rights and safety of journalists. He also stated that other political parties need to […]
While local cinema is striving to make a mark and win audiences across Pakistan, many of our films (shorts, feature-length) have gained traction internationally as well in recent times. Multiple Pakistani films, particularly shorts, have been screened at foreign film festivals, followed by immense praise as well as awards in some cases. Recently, a director-cinematographer […]
PESHAWAR: A light rain received in different parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa including the provincial capital turned the weather pleasant, breaking the severe heat wave that continued for the last one week. The weather remained partly cloudy in Peshawar, bringing down the temperature to 32 degrees centigrade. Though the rain was for a short time, it […]
KARACHI: Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) President Arif Nizami on Monday announced to constitute CPNE Press Freedom and Monitoring Committee (PFMC). A statement issued by CPNE Secretary General Dr Jabbar Khattak said that the approval of setting-up PFMC was given during a recent meeting of Standing Committee of CPNE. According to the announcement, the […]
ISLAMABAD: The National Bank of Pakistan formally launches its “Green Initiative” tree plantation campaign. Mr Saeed Ahmad, the NBP President planted sapling at the NBP’s north region head-office in Islamabad. NBP’s tree plantation campaign, “Green Initiative” is part of bank’s CSR program through which over 3,000 plants will be planted in Islamabad, Peshawar and Karachi. […]
KASUR-The administration is all set to invite students from various educational institutions of Kasur district to the Tree Plantation Festival scheduled to be held on Aug 14 at Changa Manga for the plantation of more than 8,000 saplings in a short span of time. These views were expressed by Deputy Commissioner Rana M Arshad, DPO […]
Green Veins’ latest project ‘Shadi Mubarak Reloaded’ wrapped up its Karachi run with twin shows on Sunday – the first one being for students that made young and old laugh with its nonsensical story and plot twists. Just as the name suggests, the play revolved around the wedding of one character, who loved someone else […]
KARACHI :In the two weeks since the general elections, the leaders of several political and religious parties and journalists have alleged that the results were rigged and delayed as the outcome had already been decided. At a seminar, ‘What did the journalists see on Election Day?’, held at the Karachi Press Club on Monday, Pakistan […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) in a letter to Sheikh Hasina, Prime Minster of Bangladesh expressed serious concern over the detention of photojournalist Shahidul Alam in Dhanmondi, Dhaka on Sunday evening, August 5. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali demanded immediate and unconditional release of photojournalist Shahidul Alam and also urged the Bangladeshi government to ensure safety of journalists […]
LAHORE – The local meteorological department forecast rain/thundershower in the provincial capital during the next 24 hours, which will persist with more intensity during next couple of days. The maximum temperature was recorded as 37 degrees Celsius on Sunday. According to the met office, rain-thundershower with gusty winds is expected at scattered places in Rawalpindi,Gujranwala […]
ISLAMABAD: A few days ago, we spotted Saba Qamar and Farhan Saeed on each other’s Instagram and wondered what was cooking? Talking to The Express Tribune, Saba revealed that the duo is all set to share the screen space for the first time in a special Eidul Azha telefilm titled Iss Dil Ki Essi Ki Tessi. […]
KARACHI: The monsoon is the ‘most’ likely to scale down in September, since receding into a gradual decline to produce less than a normal rainfall in August, the Met Office has said. The less rainfall in monsoon is feared to give a further rise to the prevailing drought in parts of Sindh and Balochistan, it […]
LAHORE-Wajahat Rauf’s ‘Karachi Se Lahore’ series is immensely popular among cinemagoers for its crazy comedy and action. The director of the hit local film ‘Karachi Se Lahore’ has announced its third installment in an Instagram post. He took to instagram to announce the news and wrote: “Showcase Films and IMGC teams up once again after […]
ISLAMABAD: Nine days after securing the highest number of National Assembly seats in the July 25 vote, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday finally managed to cross the magical figure of 172, required to claim simple majority in the 342-seat lower house of parliament. This feat has been finally pulled off with the help of five […]
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