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A large number of media workers are deprived of health and life insurance

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Asif Mahmood 05:45 PM, 9 Sep, 2023 Furqan Shakir used to work as a photographer in a well-known evening newspaper published in Lahore. In 2019, he had a serious accident, which resulted in brain injury and loss of mental balance, after which he was dismissed from his job. The newspaper management said that the organization had supported […]


What do Afghan journalists living in Pakistan want?

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After the Afghan Taliban came to power in August 2021, millions of Afghan citizens have taken refuge in many countries around the world, including Pakistan, out of fear of the Taliban. Among these refugees, where people from other fields are included, there are also journalists who have chosen the path of migration specifically to escape the […]


AI-driven drone conquers world-champion human pilots in epic racing showdown

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The financial world has witnessed a monumental shift in integrating artificial intelligence into trading platforms. According to a report by Research and Markets, the global AI in the financial market is expected to reach USD 42.83 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 2.91% to reach USD 49.43 billion by 2028. In addition, […]


Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Arshad Sharif’s widow, show producer

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An Islamabad district and sessions court issued non-bailable arrest warrants for slain journalist Arshad Sharif’s widow, Summaiya Arshad, and the producer of his programme on ARY News, Ali Usman. The warrants were issued over non-compliance with court summons and the witnesses’ repeated failure to appear before the court to record their testimonies in the murder case […]


Sindh Services Tribunal registrar fined for not providing info to citizen

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The Sindh Information Commission (SIC) has imposed a penalty of a fine equal to 10 per cent of basic pay upon registrar of the Sindh Service Tribunal for not providing information to a citizen under Section 15 of the Sindh Transparency and Right to Information Act, 2016. The Sindh Information Commission had issued several notices […]


Arts Council’s International Theatre Festival begins in Karachi

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KARACHI: The Pakistan Theatre Festival, with an international representation of theatre groups organized by the Arts Council of Pakistan, opened on Friday evening with a double bill presented by the popular film, TV, and stage actor and director Salman Shahid. Written and directed by Mr. Shahid himself, the two plays were titled Abdullah and Patriot. […]


Stress disorder in an age of media disinformation

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News channels have become a publicity stunt. All the channels are competing to break the headline first. But have we ever though what these headlines do to the individual’s mind? It is innate that humans focus primarily on negative news. This is known as ‘negativity bias’ where one can be negatively influenced since childhood. The […]