• February 8, 2024
• Broadcasting

As the country gears up for general elections scheduled for Feb 8 (Thursday) the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has established a dedicated monitoring center to oversee broadcasting activities across television channels, reported the 24NewsHD TV channel. Pemra Director General Operations Muhammad Tahir while talking to 24 News exclusively said that the authority has […]

• February 7, 2024
• Broadcasting

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has asked the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to strictly observe code of conduct (CoC) for General Election 2024. In a letter addressed to PEMRA’s chairman, the electoral watchdog asked the authority to ensure that no material that could pose a risk to the law and order […]

• February 6, 2024
• Freedom of Expression, Front Page

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns multiple incidents targeting journalists and media professionals in the lead-up to the general elections on February 8. Journalists are an essential part of the democratic electoral process and must be able to report on key developments regarding the elections without facing consequences.  PPF draws attention to the Election Commission of […]

• February 6, 2024
• Social Media

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has prepared a draft of the code of conduct for social media, citing sources ARY News reported on Thursday. ECP sources said that social media activists would also be issued cards for general elections. “A statement on oath will be taken from social media activist that they will […]

• February 6, 2024
• Obituaries

Renowned lawyer Rasheed A Razvi, known for his profound legal expertise and contributions to the legal community, has passed away. Razvi’s legacy in the field of law spans decades, marked by his dedication to upholding justice and championing legal principles. Rashid A. Razvi was receiving medical care at a private hospital in Clifton. The funeral […]

• February 6, 2024
• Media Development

Caretaker Federal Minister of Information Murtaza Solangi inaugurated on Monday the cutting-edge Media Compliance application designed to streamline the reporting process for journalists and media personnel. The inauguration ceremony marked a significant milestone in ensuring a transparent and accountable electoral process. The Media Compliance application provides a user-friendly platform that enables journalists to file complaints […]

• February 6, 2024
• Media Development

Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to the Directorate General Public Relations (DGPR) Offices and laid the foundation-stone of the Digital and Social Media Tower. He inspected various sections of the DGPR office, met the officers and directed them to perform their duties in a proactive manner so as to effectively bring […]

• February 6, 2024
• Social Media

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has confirmed that internet services will work on election day (February 8), dispelling reports that any kind of pre-planned disruption was going to take place. A PTA official confirmed to Business Recorder that internet will work without interruption. Although government officials have on different occasions said internet will work on February 8, […]

• February 6, 2024
• Media Development

ISLAMABAD  –  Caretaker Federal Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi said on Monday that the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB) has launched a media helpline to redress complaints of both local and foreign journalists during elections. Addressing the launching ceremony of the media helpline, he said, in the present era of […]

• February 6, 2024
• General News

BAHAWALPUR  –  The Bahawalpur Press Club has announced to award a lifetime membership to Caretaker Chief Minister, Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi for his services to the welfare of the journalist community.  A delegation of Bahawalpur Press Club comprising the President, Chaudhary Muhammad Saleem and the General Secretary Athar Farooq visited the office of the Directorate of Public Relations, Government of […]

• February 5, 2024
• General News

KARACHI: A condolence reference was held for senior journalist Nadir Shah Adil here at Karachi Press Club the other day in which participants paid tribute to the late journalist for his services in journalistic field. Nadir Shah Adil has passed away on January 28, 2024. He was 74. While paying tribute to late journalist, the […]

• February 4, 2024
• General News

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has forwarded the list of eligible journalists to the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority for allotment of plots under the journalist’s quota for the Islamabad’s Sectors Bara Khau and F14/15, as recommended by the Plot Selection Committee. The Plot Selection Committee was constituted on 31-10-2017comprising senior Rawalpindi and Islamabad […]

• February 4, 2024
• Social Media

In this era of the internet, politics and social media are intertwined and inseparable. Reason: political powwow happens on social media platforms like TikTok, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and X – formerly Twitter – among others. In the past, political parties and candidates used to rely more on posters, banners, door-to-door campaigns, corner meetings and […]

• February 3, 2024
• General News

ISLAMABAD, The Caretaker Government on Friday expressed grave concern over the malicious campaign of harassment of journalist Ghareeda Farooqui by “the troll brigade” of a political party. Leaking people’s home addresses and private phone numbers was tantamount to torture and harassment which will not be tolerated, said Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary […]