The IFEX network has called on Pakistani authorities at all levels to ensure a proper reinvestigation of the killing of Abb Takk television journalist Shan Dahar. Shan Dahar’s case is an emblematic case for the IFEX No Impunity Campaign and one that IFEX member the Pakistan Press Foundation is actively seeking justice for with the […]
HUM TV, Pakistan’s leading entertainment television channel was served a show-cause notice by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for airing scenes alluding to incest in its drama serial Udaari. PEMRA, the regulatory body of electronic media in Pakistan sought an explanation from HUM TV by 25 May, 2016 for the portrayal of incest […]
Karachi May 16: Threats, intimidation and sexual harassment of females in work places are pervasive in Pakistan’s media organizations and is a serious barrier to the entry of women in the professionals. This was the consensus of the Consultative Dialogue on Safety Challenges for Female Media Professionals organized here by Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) with […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has deferred the complaint of Federal Minister for Finance, Senator Ishaq Dar till next meeting on the request of his legal counsel, who requested adjournment for submitting his response to the written arguments given by ARY News The decision was taken here at the 36th meeting of Pemra […]
LAHORE: Veteran journalist Hussain Naqi said journalists should report on the facts as to who owns prime lands, developed or agriculture, in Pakistan. He was speaking at a seminar “Challenges to Press Freedom in Pakistan” organized by Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ) and Lahore Press Club in connection with May 13, 1978 when then military […]
ISLAMABAD: National star cricketer Mohammad Hafeez lodged a complaint with Pemra against TV channels for airing allegedly baseless news on his injury. Pemra has referred his complaint to the Pemra Council of Complaints, Lahore. The cricketer in his complaint requested Pemra to take action as per its laws on airing unprofessional and irresponsible reports against […]
LAHORE: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has decided to take on board all intelligence agencies as well as National Accountability Bureau (NAB) and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on ‘Direct to Home’ (DTH) services before starting its bidding process. This was stated by Pemra Chairman Absar Alam while speaking at a “Meet the Press” […]
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Pervaiz Rashid Tuesday apprised the Senate that in case of violation of code of conduct, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) initiates legal action against cable operators which include issuance of warnings, explanation notices, show cause notices, revocation, suspension of licences and imposition of fines. Replying to a question, […]
ISLAMABAD: The Principal Information Office (PIO) Rao Tehsin Ali Khan has written a letter to the Editors of the Newspapers and News Agencies and Director News of the TV channels requesting them to refrain from airing or publishing baseless news. Contradicting a news item aired by some TV channels, he said that no meeting was […]
KARACHI: Unknown assailants gunned down social media campaigner and civil society activist Khurram Zaki on Saturday night in Karachi. Central District SSP, Muqadas Haider told Dawn.com that four suspects riding on two motorcycles opened fire on Zaki while he was eating dinner at a restaurant in Sector-11B of North Karachi. The activist was killed, and […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has instructed all TV channels to strictly observe the sanctity of Ramazan while airing talk shows and other programmes. The authority has issued a set of guidelines for the electronic media and emphasised promotion of religious amity and mutual respect during the month. It said that during the […]
World Press Freedom Day, marked by Unesco since 1993, was observed around the world this week. According a report by Freedom House, press freedom in 2015 came down to a 12-year low. Around 85 percent of the world’s countries remain with limited or no press freedoms while only 13 percent of countries enjoy what can […]
KARACHI: Adviser to Chief Minister Sindh on Information and Archives, Moula Bux Chandio, lighted candles in the remembrance of martyred journalists at Karachi Press Club (KPC). On this occasion, Moula Bux Chandio said that the government is well aware about the problems and difficulties being faced by media personnel. In his address, he said that […]
New policies and practices can seriously undermine freedom of expression and safety of journalists, asserted in Pakistan Press Freedom report issued by Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) on World Press Freedom Day on Tuesday The report cites that Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) strict notifications to private television channels, banning on speeches and interviews by […]
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