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Daily Archives: January 18, 2024

PEMRA issues instructions to TV channels for reporting on Pak-Iran conflict

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In a directive issued on Thursday afternoon, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) directed all its licensees operating under the ‘news and current affairs’ and ‘regional language’ to exercise utmost care while reporting on the issue. It also directed the media organizations to avoid “telecasting/breaking any unsubstantiated news” on the recent developments between Pakistan […]


Media has key role in shaping public perception during elections: Solangi

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ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday highlighted the crucial role of media in shaping public perception about elections through coverage, analysis and debates. The minister, in a meeting with Pakistan Observer Chairman Faisal Zahid Malik, underlined the need for unbiased, authentic and fact-based media coverage […]


Media in Pakistan freer than in the West, claims PM Kakar

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has claimed that the media in Pakistan is “freer” than in the West, saying the latter is under “stricter regulations”. In an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, Mr Kakar talked about the economic outlook for the country, the upcoming election […]