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Daily Archives: August 10, 2023

Journalist passes away

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LAHORE: Journalist Abdul Hafeez Zafar passed away here on Wednesday after a protracted illness. He was 67. His brother told Dawn he had multiple health issues, mainly diabetes, and was bedridden for the last seven or so months. He was laid to rest at the Miani Sahib graveyard. His qul will be held on Friday […]


National Assembly passes Pemra (Amendment) Bill

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly passed, “The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023” which gives the powers to the Parliamentary Committee for the appointment of the PEMRA chairperson. The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill, 2023 was passed by both houses separately on the same day with some amendments. Earlier, Minister for Information […]


The scrutiny committee recommends financial assistance to over 100 journalists of Sindh

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KARACHI – Sindh Information Department’s scrutiny committee, on Wednesday, recommended providing financial assistance to more than 100 journalists facing medical issues or financial difficulties. The Scrutiny Committee made the recommendation for the provision of financial assistance to deserving journalists of Sindh after reviewing in detail the requests for assistance to the Sindh government, said a […]