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Daily Archives: July 10, 2019

Three-week deadline set for revival of lion safari in wildlife park

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Rawalpindi: The Punjab Wildlife and Parks Department has set a three-week deadline for the revival of the lion safari in Loi Bher Wildlife Park and asked the department concerned to open the facility for the visitors within the stipulated time. The directions were issued by the Punjab Wildlife and Parks Director General Suhail Ashraf during […]


PTA blocks 1862 websites, fake accounts

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Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has processed a total of 1,862 URLs/websites containing contents related to impersonation/fake accounts. In accordance with the Section 37 of Prevention of Electronic Crime Act (PECA), the PTA is empowered to block / remove online content which is unlawful under the act including fake accounts. The PTA has constituted a dedicated […]


320 species to be displayed at Birds of Sindh exhibition

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KARACHI: The fifth Birds of Sindh photography exhibition will be held at Alliance Française de Karachi from July 12. The exhibition aims to create awareness about bird species endemic to Sindh and the importance of preserving their habitats, which are endangered. The two-day exhibition showcases the work of 14 photographers who document more than 320 species […]


President Sukkur Press Club passes away

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SUKKUR: Senior journalist and president, Sukkur Press Club, Javed Ahmed Memon, on Tuesday passed away at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences, Khairpur. Memon who was affiliated with various newspapers during his professional career was also an active political analyst. Chairman, Pakistan People’s Party, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, CM Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah, PPP’s senior […]


TV anchor Mureed Abbas shot dead in Karachi

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Karachi – Unidentified gunmen shot dead Bol News TV anchor Mureed Abbas and his friend in Karachi on Tuesday. According to police, unidentified gunmen fired on Mureed’s car at Khayaban- e-Bukhari area. Mureed Abbas received bullet injuries on his chest and abdomen and died on way to hospital. His friend Khizar was also killed along with him. […]


Govt wants media block on interviews of undertrials

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Islamabad: The government has decided to approach the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on airing of interviews of convicted persons by the electronic media. During a meeting here on Tuesday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair, the federal cabinet discussed the interview and expressed concern over it. Geo News interviewed the PPPP […]


APNS announces categories for journalist awards

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PR Karachi – All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) of the Sarmad Ali has announced categories that constitute 23rd APNS Journalist Awards. According to a press release, journalists/ photographers/ cartoonists of member publications have been asked to submit entries in any one the categories. The Editors / Chief Executives of member publications may also send the […]