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Daily Archives: January 27, 2024

Judges trolling: JIT ready to disclose identity of social media activists

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ISLAMABAD: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) engaged in tracking down social media activists involved in trolling the chief justice of Pakistan (CJP), has made headway and is ready to disclose their identity, sources told The News. A meeting of the JIT members was held at the Ministry of Interior on Friday and discussed day by […]


‘Media plays key role in shaping societies’

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LAHORE : Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that in the realm of media, communication plays a pivotal role in shaping societies and fostering global understanding. He gave this message at the concluding ceremony of 2nd International Media and Communication Conference organised by Punjab University Department of Communication and Media Research and University of […]


Journalists reveal censorship on PTI coverage ahead of Pakistan’s elections

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In the context of Pakistan’s upcoming February 8 elections, journalist Amir Mehmood, a member of a private news channel’s top management in Lahore, received a WhatsApp message from a military official instructing censorship of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party coverage. Mehmood and several other journalists anonymously shared their experiences, indicating a broad restriction on mentioning PTI […]


Balancing journalism and media

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IN Pakistan’s evolving media landscape, the surge in journalists with diverse affiliations has blurred the lines between authentic reporting and agenda-driven narratives. This exploration delves into the complex motivations driving journalists to align with political factions, chase ratings, pursue personal gains, or seek publicity. Despite these challenges, the foundational duty of journalism—to inform, educate and […]


US expresses concerns over freedom of expression, media in Pakistan ahead of elections

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WASHINGTON – The State Department of the United State on Friday said that the future leadership of Pakistan is for its people to decide while the US is interested in democratic processes. During a press briefing in Washington, US State Department spokesperson Vedant Patel emphasized the importance of a free media in advancing democracy. He […]


PM hints at ‘regulating’ social media in future to curb its ‘misuse’

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ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Friday highlighted concerns about social media, indicating plans for regulations to curb its alleged misuse. In an interview with a private TV channel, the premier said that the previous governments worked to control negative aspects of social media and in future, a “national firewall” through the use […]


PFUJ president Pervaiz Shaukat passes away

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RAWALPINDI (Dunya News) – Pervaiz Shaukat, a senior journalist and president of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), passed away in Rawalpindi.  His family confirmed that Shaukat died in Rawalpindi. The funeral prayer for the deceased will be offered at 4pm at Dhok Ratta graveyard.  Shaukat, with a career spanning over 50 years, had been […]