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Daily Archives: August 17, 2021

Umbrella media regulator to be set up soon’

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ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry confirmed that the PTI government is soon going to set up an umbrella regulatory body – the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) – for all forms of media including the print, electronic, film and digital. “The PMDA will bring an end to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority […]


Minister for action against hate speech on social media

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MUZAFFARGARH: Provincial Minister for Irrigation Mohsin Leghari Monday said strict action would be taken against those involved in sharing hatred material through social media to disturb peace. He was chairing a meeting to review security arrangements for peaceful observance of Muharram. The meeting was also attended by Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shoaib Tareen, DPO Hassan Iqbal, […]


Efforts on to boost Information Technology IT exports: Minister

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ISLAMABAD – Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Aminul Haque has said that efforts are being made to enhance export of the IT industry’s products in accordance with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan. The minister said that after the record $2.1 billion exports, the target of $5 billion will also be achieved. Cooperation […]


Media bodies assail attempt to establish Pakistan Media Development Authority

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KARACHI: A joint committee of media organizations in the country has unanimously rejected the government’s attempt to establish the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA). The committee comprises the Council of Pakistan News­paper Editors (CPNE), All Pakistan Newspapers Socie­­ty, Pakistan Broadcasters Association, Pakistan Fed­eral Union of Journalists and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors. […]