• July 22, 2023
• Broadcasting, Media and Governance

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb expressed her gratitude to all stakeholders, especially a joint action committee (JAC), for their dedicated efforts and contributions in preparing the PEMRA (Amendment) Bill, 2023. In a tweet, the minister announced her pleasure in the Standing Committee for Information and Broadcasting’s approval of the Bill, which she […]

• July 22, 2023
• Broadcasting, Media and Governance

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Friday approved the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 which has also defined disinformation.   The committee, which met at Radio Pakistan with Javaria Zafar Aheer in the chair, termed the bill a historic initiative for the welfare of journalists and appreciated the […]

• July 21, 2023
• Broadcasting

ISLAMABAD: A Pemra Amend­ment Bill introduced in the National Assembly on Thursday was generally lauded by the industry stakeholders, but prima facie sets new definitions related to the dissemination of information, thus making it hard to be accepted without a grain of salt.   The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Amendment Act 2022, was […]

• July 21, 2023
• General News

ISLAMABAD: After a Russian journalist was expelled from a joint presser held by Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, Moscow raised concerns with Islamabad seeking an explanation.   Kuleba’s visit marks the first such official visit by a Ukrainian foreign minister to Pakistan since the establishment of diplomatic relations in […]

• July 20, 2023
• Broadcasting, Media and Governance

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 […]

• July 20, 2023
• Media and Governance

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 […]

• July 20, 2023
• General News, Media and Governance

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 […]

• July 20, 2023
• Social Media

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 […]

• July 20, 2023
• General News

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 […]

• July 20, 2023
• Social Media

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 […]

• July 18, 2023
• Social Media

PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Mohammad Azam Khan on Monday expressed satisfaction with security arrangements for Muharram and directed all government departments to perform their duty diligently for maintaining law and order in the upcoming Islamic month. He issued the directions during a meeting at the Civil Secretariat that examined security and other arrangements for […]

• July 18, 2023
• Social Media

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked 43 digital lending apps operating without a licence, the IT ministry said on Monday. The apps have been under criticism for their predatory lending practices after a Rawalpindi man killed himself due to “threats” from loan apps, for failing to pay back debt, which had compounded to […]

• July 18, 2023
• Social Media

One of the significant advantages of social media in the realm of politics is its ability to transcend traditional barriers. Unlike traditional media platforms, such as television or newspapers, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram offer politicians a direct and immediate line of communication with the public. They can share their thoughts, opinions, […]

• July 18, 2023
• Radio

Peshawar – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister of Information Barrister Feroze Jamal inaugurated a podcast studio at the University of Peshawar’s Department of Journalism on Monday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that the profession of journalism has a great deal of responsibility for the betterment of the society and the country. “Journalism is an important […]