• January 17, 2022
• Broadcasting

LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has approached the Pakis­tan Electronic Media Regu­latory Authority (Pemra) with a request to stop TV channels from airing interviews/comments of its (FIA) former chief Bashir Memon in the case involving an international fugitive. The FIA is investigating its two former FIA chiefs — Bashir Memon and Saud Mirza — […]

• January 17, 2022
• Freedom of Expression

A decade ago, senior journalist Mukarram Khan Atif, 40, a correspondent for Washington-based Pashto language “Deewa Radio” and a reporter for a private TV channel “Dunya News” was gunned down in Shabqadar area of Charsadda district by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan on Jan 17, 2012, in response to his refusal to give coverage to the Taliban on […]

• January 17, 2022
• Freedom of Expression

ایک دہائی قبل واشنگٹن میں قائم پشتو زبان “دیوہ ریڈیو” کے نامہ نگار اور نجی ٹی وی چینل “دنیا نیوز” کے رپورٹر،  40 سالہ سینئر صحافی مکرم خان عاطف کو 17 جنوری 2012  کو تحریک طالبان پاکستان نے ریڈیو پر طالبان کو ان کے مطلب کی کوریج دینے سے انکار پر ضلع چارسدہ کے علاقے […]

• January 16, 2022
• General News

ATTOCK – DPO Attock has ordered a departmental inquiry against the DSP Pindigheb circle for allegedly using abusive language against a journalist. According to sources, a private TV channel journalist from Pindigheb informed police about timber smuggling through two trucks. Although, police impounded both the trucks but they were later released due to unknown reasons. […]

• January 16, 2022
• Freedom of Expression

ISLAMABAD: The Islam­abad High Court (IHC) has virtually discarded the opinion of amici curiae about absolving Jang Group’s editor-in-chief Mir Shakeel-ur-Rehman and senior journalists Ansar Abbasi and Aamir Ghauri in contempt proceedings related to an affidavit of former Gilgit-Baltistan chief judge Rana Mohammad Shamim and decided to indict them as well as Mr Shamim on […]

• January 16, 2022
• General News

MINGORA: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Saturday said his government believed in freedom of expression and it welcomed positive criticism from the media. He said media professionals must point out weaknesses of the government wherever it existed, and the government would take corrective measures in the light of criticism from media. The chief […]

• January 16, 2022
• General News

AUDIO leaks clearly runneth into the new year, a splash here and there, so that the spillage becomes harder to clean up. The latest audio leak from PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz is a conversation between her and former information minister Pervaiz Rashid about which commentator on Geo TV’s analyst-based shows is biased against the party […]

• January 15, 2022
• Social Media

ISLAMABAD: Under the new social media rules, social media companies are required to register with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA). In this context, the PTA said in a statement that Joyo Technology Pakistan Pvt Ltd (Snack Video) and Bigo Service Pakistan Pvt Ltd (BIGO Live, Likee) have become the first social media companies to register […]

• January 15, 2022
• General News

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday underlined the need for responsible court reporting to ensure rule of law in the country. In a meeting with a delegation of the Press Association of the Supreme Court (PAS), he said irresponsible and wrong reporting not only deprived people of correct information but also […]

• January 14, 2022
• Information Technology

ISLAMABAD: A fault has been reported in the international submarine cable, SMW4, operated by the PTCL, in the Indian Ocean due to which some internet users may experience downgraded speeds during peak hours, said Pakistan Telecommuni-cation Autho-rity (PTA). The PTA spokesperson said that however, alternate measures to provide uninterrupted internet services to the users have […]

• January 14, 2022
• Right to Information

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to extend the three-year tenure of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief information commissioner and information commissioners by one year through legislation. The proposed amendments to the law for the purpose, which were endorsed by the cabinet lately, will be placed before the provincial assembly for approval. The documents available […]

• January 14, 2022
• General News

SUKKUR: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday adjourned the case related to the murder of journalist Ajay Lalwani till January 24. Reports said ATC Judge Shakeel Haider, after hearing arguments of the victim’s lawyer, adjourned the hearing till January 24 to indict accused former chairman town committee Sallahpat, Syed Inayat Shah, former SHO Ashiq Mirani and […]

• January 14, 2022
• Media and Governance

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Thursday said the government fully believed in freedom of expression. In a congratulatory message to the newly elected office bearers of Lahore Press Club, he said along with freedom of expression, there was a need to promote responsible journalism in the country. The protection of […]

• January 14, 2022
• Right to Information

The right to thought is a vital, indispensable freedom that paves way for progress, advancement and prosperity. This right enables people, communities and societies to engage in healthy dialogue, conversation and debate. Without this right, it is difficult to know different perspectives and opinions people hold. If and when marginalized and vulnerable communities are able […]