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Daily Archives: July 20, 2023

Revised PEMRA law aims to empower journalists, promote a responsible media environment: Maryam

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ISLAMABAD: Jul 20 (APP): Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Maryam Aurangzaib on Thursday announced the formulation of a new Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) law after extensive consultation of the incumbent government with all stakeholders during the last year having a prime objective to benefit journalists and foster a free and responsible media environment […]


The government decides to amend media laws

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ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – The federal government on Thursday announced plans to introduce important legislation about media codes. Sources revealed that the Ministry of Information framed the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Law Amendment Bill 2023, which will soon be presented to the National Assembly for approval. This amendment aims at providing journalists and […]


No legislation curbing media freedom to be tolerated, says Naeem

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The Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) Karachi Rights Movement represented the aspirations of the people of Karachi and was aimed at protecting the city from feudalism. Karachi JI Emir Hafiz Naeemur Rehman expressed these views while addressing a traditional mango party held in tonor of the journalist fraternity of the mega city on Tuesday. Karachi JI Information Secretary […]


Is Digital Media Revolution Threatening Survival of Print Newspapers in KP?

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PESHAWAR: Declining newspaper sales and the rise of digital media are posing a significant threat to the print industry in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), Pakistan. Fareed Khan, a 75-year-old news hawker with a 35-year history of selling newspapers in Mardan district, expresses deep concerns about the future of his livelihood as newspaper sales have continued to […]


Photojournalists protest ‘unfair’ treatment

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LAHORE: The Lahore Association of Photojournalists has condemned the ‘discriminatory’ treatment towards photojournalists during the inauguration of the Asia Cricket Cup Trophy ceremony. In a meeting at the Lahore Press Club chaired by senior photojournalist and Chairman of the Association Rahat Dar (AP), it was said that all media, including TV channels’ cameramen, were invited […]


Conspiracy Theories and Social Media

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The interplay of electronic and social media has become so intense that it is no more possible to ward off the severity of its impact. Social media in particular has become a bane to traditionally accepted patterns of social conduct and behaviour and the new challenges faced by them virtually appear to be insurmountable. This […]