Daily Archives: March 13, 2024

PPF welcomes observations by Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa of no tolerance for press intimidation; remain vary of observations questioning the intentions of the media, which open the door for doubt and action against journalists

March 13, 2024
Freedom of Expression

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) welcomes observations by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa that “intimidation of the press would not be tolerated at any costs.” However, PPF is also vary of observations made by the top judge regarding the process of verification that the media should be implementing and the limits of free expression […]

Tarar Prioritizes Open Communication with Media as New Information Minister

March 13, 2024
General News

On March 12, Attaullah Tarar officially took office as Pakistan’s Minister for Information and Broadcasting. Following his oath-taking ceremony at the President’s House, he began his duties at the ministry. A senior leader of the Pakistan Muslim League (N), Tarar was elected as a member of the National Assembly from Constituency NA-127 in Lahore. He […]

Veteran Kashmiri Journalist Amin Butt Passed Away

March 13, 2024
Obituaries

Amin Butt, a journalist and former President of the Mirpur-Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) press club, passed away on March 12. He had been battling diabetes and heart complications. Butt held positions at various prominent media outlets throughout his career, including Daily Jang, Such TV, and Azad Kashmir Radio Mirpur. The President of AJK Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry expressed condolences, acknowledging […]