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Daily Archives: December 28, 2023

Protection of Pakistan’s cyberspace under PECA Act is very important: Minister

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ISLAMABAD  –  Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Dr. Umar Saif Wednesday said that the protection of Pakistan’s cyber­space under the PECA Act is very important. “Cybercrime, online buying and selling, cyberbullying, pro­tection of online data, other services of our citizens, identi­fication of threats and effective action against criminals is our core responsibility,” […]


Sindh Governor takes notice of ‘torture’ over journalists at NICVD

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KARACHI-Sindh Governor on Wednesday sought a report from the Health Secretary regarding the hospital management’s ill-treatment with the journalists at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases (NICVD) Hospital in Karachi. According to the details, Governor Sindh – Kamran Tessori – took notice of the NICVD management’s ill-treatment with the journalist and sought a report of […]


Solangi, Mohsin Naqvi discuss steps for solution of journalists problems

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LAHORE, Dec 27 (APP): Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Wednesday met Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi. Provincial Information Minister Aamir Mir was also present on the occasion. They discussed issues of mutual interest, solutions of media industry problems and initiatives for welfare of the journalist community. Murtaza Solangi […]


Job of a journalist

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It’s still hard to figure out which is worse. Pretty and/or entitled brats with fancy connections landing high-paying news anchor/talk show host slots on TV channels, or news anchors/talk show hosts with high-paying jobs on TV channels masquerading as journalists? Regardless, their lack of professionalism – most of them, anyway – has been laid bare […]


ECP issues guidelines for poll observation, media coverage

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ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued guidelines pertaining to accreditation for election observation and media coverage ahead of the February 8 general elections. In a directive to the returning officers overseeing the election proceedings, the ECP has laid out specific instructions for the extensive coverage of the elections. The ECP’s issuance […]


Mohmand Press Club gets new office-bearers

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GHALLANAI: Shakirullah Mohmand was elected president and Bashir Khan general secretary in the annual elections held for the Mohmand Press Club on Tuesday. According to the results, Ziaullah Mohmand was chosen as vice-president, Aurangzeb Babar finance secretary, Kifayatullah joint secretary and Abuzar Khan office secretary.The elections were held under the supervision of a three-member committee […]


Info Ministry in evolving media landscape

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Perception building of the Government by showcasing its people-friendly policies through public diplomacy and persuasive communication by employing various tools like press releases, press notes, media talks, seminars and panel discussions; and project­ing softer image of the country by leveraging its rich reposito­ry of arts & literature, culture & cuisine, history & heritage, hospitality & […]


Varsities asked to disclose 2% minority quota on websites

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Commission (KPIC) has said that all public sector universities in the province should disclose the implementation of the 2% admission quota for ethnic minorities on their respective websites. This information falls under Section 5 of the KP RTI Act, 2013, which pertains to the publication and availability of records. Syed […]