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Govt Believes In Freedom Of Expression: Dr Shireen

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ISLAMABAD: Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Thursday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government believed in freedom of expression and it had never imposed curbs on media during its political career. Talking to a private news channel, she said the Protection of Journalist Bill should be tabled in the parliament as the bill had […]


Govt working to resolve media industry’s issues: Shibli

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ISLAMABAD:  Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shib­li Faraz on Thursday said the government was well aware of the problems of the media in­dustry and was working to re­solve them in the light of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s direc­tives. Advertising dues were be­ing paid on priority basis, and Rs 740 million had been paid in […]


Sindh Governor Condoles Demise Of Senior Journalist Syed Athar Ali Hashmi

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KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has expressed sorrow over the death of senior journalist and well-known columnist Syed Athar Ali Hashmi. In a condolence message on Thursday, Imran Ismail prayed for the forgiveness of the deceased, elevation of ranks and patience for the bereaved family. The Governor Sindh said that senior journalist Syed Athar Ali […]


TikTok upgrades guidelines, releases Urdu version

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ISLAMABAD: After warnings and negotiations with the telecom regulator, global short funny video platform TikTok has not only upgraded its ‘Community Guidelines’, but also released its Urdu language version for the first time. The upgraded Community Guidelines provide general guidance on “what is and what is not” allowed on the platform to keep TikTok a […]


SC chides police over report in journalist kidnap case

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday censured the capital police chief over the report on the kidnapping of senior journalist Matiullah Jan which the court found “altogether unsatisfactory”. “In which age do you live?” Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed asked Islamabad Inspector General of Police Amir Zulfikar Khan during the hearing of a contempt […]