• November 30, 2023
• Right to Information

Islamabad: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has published its latest bi-annual report, fulfilling its obligation under Section 19(2)(c) of the Right of Access to Information Act, 2017. This comprehensive report outlines the Commission’s endeavors and accomplishments, reflecting its unwavering commitment to upholding citizens’ right of access to information. The report, mandated by the Act, provides […]

• November 30, 2023
• Right to Information

QUETTA: The National Forum of Information Commissioners, a gathering of Information Commissioners from Pakistan’s federal and provincies, convened in Quetta on Wednesday to discuss the progress and achievements of the Right to Information (RTI) Act. Information Secretary, Government of Balochistan, Imran Khan highlighted the government’s commitment to establishing an Information Commission in Balochistan under the […]

• November 29, 2023
• Print Media

Mehboob Ali, a hawker who has been delivering newspapers in Quetta for 17 years, has been suffering from severe financial and mental problems for the past 2 years. He wants to quit hawker work but is worried about the lack of alternative employment. According to Mehboob Ali, the demand for newspapers in Balochistan has decreased by […]

• November 29, 2023
• General News

LAHORE: A district and sessions court in Lahore confirmed on Tuesday the pre-arrest bail of senior journalist Imran Riaz Khan, as the Investigation Officer (IO) failed to produce any substantial evidence to support the case registered against him. The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cybercrime Wing had filed an FIR against Imran Riaz Khan for allegedly […]

• November 29, 2023
• General News

In collaboration with Lahore Press Club and Punjab Higher Education Commission, a ceremony was organized in honor of Lahore Press Club members who have done PhD from different universities at Press Club Nisar Usmani Auditorium. Special guest Chairman Punjab Higher Education Commission Dr. Shahid Munir. Punjab University Vice Chancellor Dr. Khalid Mehmood, Lahore Press Club […]

• November 29, 2023
• General News

RAWALPINDI: Punjab Caretaker Minister for Primary and Secondary Health Dr Jamal Nasir said on Monday that a specific and reasonable grant proposal for all press clubs in Punjab, including Rawalpindi, is under consideration. He said a dispensary has been set up at the Rawalpindi Press Club and that measures are being taken for the welfare […]

• November 28, 2023
• General News

Journalist Naeem Ahmed lodged a request for information under the Right To Information law with the Faisalabad police on July 22, seeking data on armed encounters with criminals and subsequent judicial inquiries. Instead of providing the requested information, the police summoned him. Following intervention by Mehboob Shah Qadir of the Punjab Information Commission the police […]

• November 28, 2023
• General News

SUKKUR: Police conducted raid in katcha area of Shah Belo for arrest of the suspects involved in murder of Journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar. Sukkur Police party headed by SSP Irfan Sammu raided house of main accused Sheral Mahar in Shah Belo. After exchange of fire with police, accused fled to thick riverine forest, SSP Sukkur […]

• November 28, 2023
• General News

KARACHI: Expressing deep concern over the growing incidence of gender-based violence and sexual exploitation of children and mute response of law enforcement agencies, the city chapter of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has called upon the government to take notice of the situation and take strict action against perpetrators. In a statement released on Monday, […]

• November 28, 2023
• General News

LAHORE: The Harbanspura police lodged a criminal case against some 18/20 members of the land mafia for allegedly demolishing the boundary walls and rooms of a senior journalist’s under-construction house at Journalist Housing Society. The police also arrested four members of the mafia red-handed when they attacked several senior journalists, including Amir Mirza, Muzamil Hussain […]

• November 27, 2023
• General News

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Digital Media Head Umar Rehman Malik organized a meeting at Rehman Malik House Islamabad. The event was attended by PPP Punjab General Secretary Syed Hasan Murtaza, Senator Sahar Kamran, Ayesha Nawaz Chaudhary, Nazir Doki, Captain Wasif, Syed. A large number of party leaders and workers including Subal Haider Bukhari were also […]

• November 27, 2023
• Right to Information

LAHORE: The Right to Information Act 2013 enacted in Punjab lacks three important aspects, due to which the Act does not meet the criteria of the United Nations Access to Information Agenda and Article 19 of the Universal Declaration for which urgent legislation is required. According to documents obtained by “Jang”, the United Nations Access […]

• November 27, 2023
• Freedom of Expression

KARACHI: A day after the disappearance of two Karachi-based journalists, the Sindh Commission for the Protection of Journalists and other Media Practitioners on Sunday took notice of raids on their residences and ordered the home secretary and inspector general of police to recover Anees Mansoori and Ali Sarwar within 24 hours. According to a press […]

• November 26, 2023
• General News

The National Assembly (NA) of Pakistan has decided to prohibit its employees from creating channels on social media platforms, as well as using these platforms during work hours Legal experts have strongly advised against allowing assembly employees to create social media channels, as they emphasize potential negative impacts on their performance of official duties. The […]