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Monthly Archives: January 2024

Newspapers identify problems of city, guide relevant authorities, says Wahab

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Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday said that he wants to serve the residents of the city with dedication. “We have solved their issues, and this process of public service will continue in future.” Wahab said this during a visit to the office of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE). He said that […]


Rural area journalists face life threats: survey

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KARACHI: National and international journalist bodies came together to discuss the working conditions of the journalists in Sindh. Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists and Working Women Welfare Trust, a provincial lobbying and research project had been evaluated, and today, a lobbying meeting took place with stakeholders. […]


PIC directs HEC to make public suspension orders for 18 Health Educational Institutions

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ISLAMABAD:The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) to publicly disclose suspension orders issued to 18 health educational institutions in Islamabad, upholding the right to information and promoting transparency in the education sector. The decision comes in response to an appeal filed by citizen Anwar Ud Din, who sought copies of […]


Death anniversary of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar observed

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The 93rd death anniversary of leader of Pakistan movement, educationist, journalist and a poet Raees-ul-Ahrar Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar  was observed on Thursday. He was born on 10th December 1878 in Rampur British India. He obtained education from Ali Gharh and Lincoln College Oxford. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a very strong supporter of a […]


No ban on airing Imran’s speeches, Pemra tells LHC

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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Thursday informed the Lahore High Court (LHC) that there was no ban on broadcasting former prime minister Imran Khan’s speeches. The revelation was made by Pemra counsel Haroon Duggal during the hearing of a petition filed by Imran — who is currently incarcerated at Adiala Jail — […]


Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory: Security and Safety Report for Journalists and Media Professionals

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Media safety and press freedom in Pakistan Journalists and media professionals in Pakistan work in an environment of fear filled with redlines, physical violence, threats of violence, and censorship. With Pakistan set to hold general elections in 2024 (February 2024), it is imperative for journalists to understand the media landscape and concerns regarding media safety […]


Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Security and Safety Report for Journalists and Media Professionals

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Media safety and press freedom in Pakistan Journalists and media professionals in Pakistan work in an environment of fear filled with redlines, physical violence, threats of violence, and censorship. With Pakistan set to hold general elections in 2024 (February 2024), it is imperative for journalists to understand the media landscape and concerns regarding media safety […]


Sindh: Security and Safety Report for Journalists and Media Professionals

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Journalists and media professionals in Pakistan work in an environment of fear filled with redlines, physical violence, threats of violence, and censorship. With Pakistan set to hold general elections in 2024 (February 2024), it is imperative for journalists to understand the media landscape and concerns regarding media safety and free expression in the area that […]


Balochistan: Security and Safety Report for Journalists and Media Professionals

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Media safety and press freedom in Pakistan Journalists and media professionals in Pakistan work in an environment of fear filled with redlines, physical violence, threats of violence, and censorship. With Pakistan set to hold general elections in 2024 (February 2024), it is imperative for journalists to understand the media landscape and concerns regarding media safety […]


Social Media Ban for Government Employees in Pakistan

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In a recent development, the Punjab government has introduced new regulations to govern the social media activities of its employees, signaling a paradigm shift in its approach towards online behavior. The changes, incorporated into the Punjab Government Servants’ Rules of 1966, aim to maintain a professional and politically neutral stance for government officials in the […]


Media to face legal action on violation of ECP’s coverage guidelines: Pemra

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As media organisations gear up for the coverage of the upcoming general elections slated for February 8, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulation Authority (Pemra) Tuesday warned of legal action along with “accreditation withdrawal” for organisations and media persons over violation of the Election Commission of Pakistan’s (ECP) “code of conduct”. As per the ECP’s guidelines, […]


Pakistani journalists continue to pay high price for free speech as 2023 marks another tough year

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The year 2023 was not an easy one for journalists in Pakistan. The increasing number of attacks on members of the press fast eroded whatever semblance of free speech was left in the country. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) ranked Pakistan as one of the world’s deadliest countries for journalists owing to its high rate of […]


A Career Journalist Passes Away: Former PTV Controller News Ziauddin Butt Was A Versatile Professional

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Pakistan Television’s former Senior News Editor and Controller News Ziauddin Butt passed away. The deceased was a career Journalist and has served in numerous positions in PTV News including SNE Khabarnama and Controller News. PTV stands with the family of the deceased in this hour of grief. Source: PTV News


Election Commission conducts one-day National Media training

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KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan organized a one-day training session for the national media at a local hotel hereon Tuesday. A large number of journalists actively participated in the training. A presentation was given on the Code of Conduct for National Media. They were informed about electoral laws, the electoral cycle and […]