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Indo-Pak journalists for easing travel restrictions

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Karachi: The journalists of Karachi Press Club and Mumbai Press Club demanded on Saturday an end to the restrictions on communication and travel on the journalists of India and Pakistan and allowing them unrestricted access to all parts of the two neighbouring countries in pursuit of media coverage. The two journalist organisations had signed a […]


CPNE meeting tomorrow

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ISLAMABAD: Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) annual meeting to be held in Lahore on November 30. The meeting will elect Standing Committee for the year 2013-14, said a press release issued here on Thursday. Business Recorder


Training of journalists a must: US embassy official

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Islamabad: Counsellor for Public Affairs, US Embassy Angela Aggeler on Wednesday said that regular training of journalists is mandatory to improve their capacity and make them capable of providing accurate information to the masses. “Media need to provide accurate news to the general public, as provision of no information is better than false information, as […]


IFJ greets PFUJ

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LAHORE: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) congratulated the newly-elected body of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Wednesday. In a letter written to PFUJ Secretary Amin Yousuf, IFJ President Jim Boumelha showed full confidence to the newly elected body and said that IFJ is well aware of the myriads of challenges faced by […]


Anniversary refreshes Maulana Zafar’s extraordinary work

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SIALKOT: The 57th death anniversary of Maulana Zafar Ali Khan was observed on Wednesday and a number people belonging to various fields of life visited and laid floral wreaths at his grave in Karamabad near Wazirabad. A symposium was held at Sialkot Press Club to pay rich tributes to Maulana Zafar Ali Khan for his […]


Aman Ki Asha vital for peace in region

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Speakers at International Literary, Cultural Conference urge Indian media to convey Pakistan’s peace message to Indians especially youth without any angling; Aman Ki Asha is not a debate but a conversation of love and affinity; Najam Sethi, Ataul Haq Qasmi, Mujibur Rehman Shami, Arif Nizami, Sofia Bedar, Sohail Warraich, Salim Safi, King Sukh Nath, Orya […]


Indian media team visits Port Grand

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A 14-member delegation of Indian journalists, on a visit to Pakistan, visited the Port Grand on Monday. The Indian media delegation accompanied by office-bearers of Karachi Press Club enjoyed the Hi-Tea in the Tavern built by one and half century old wood and stone which was taken out from the old Napier Mole Bridge during […]


Indian journalists visit Jang, Geo offices

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Karachi: The 14 Indian journalists visiting Pakistan on an exchange programme paid a visit to the offices of Jang group on Monday where they talked at length with their Pakistani counterparts about the scenario of media in both the countries. The visiting journalists were particularly interested in jingoism and nationalism, claiming it has prevented objectivity […]


Journalists explore Pakistan-India peace prospects

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LAHORE: Journalists discussed on Monday options and possibilities for peace with India through the mass media at the concluding day of the 4th International Literary and Cultural Conference at Alhamra Art Centre. Columnist Attaul Haq Qasmi suggested a visa-free travel arrangement between India and Pakistan, and to reach that point, he said, hatred between the […]


Indian journalists gift currency to SBP Museum

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A group of Indian journalists on Monday gifted Indian currency notes for showcase at the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) Museum. On the invitation of Karachi Press Club, a 14-member delegation of Indian journalist is on Pakistan’s visit. During the delegation’s visit to the museum Gurbir Singh, President, Mumbai Press Club, and leader of the […]


Media can do plenty for Pakistan-India ties

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KARACHI: Journalists from both sides of the border should try to influence their governments to solve issues. Whenever relations are strained between India and Pakistan, journalists should stay on course and demand peace. The media should refrain from one-sided reporting and break stereotypes. These were some of the thoughts that were articulated by Indian and […]


Transitions: Sindhi newspaper’s editor passes away at 45

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HYDERABAD: Qazi Shah Muhammad, the editor of Sindhi newspaper Tameer-i-Sindh, died at the age of 45 in a road accident in Naushehro Feroze on Friday. He was laid to rest at a graveyard in Kunda Khahi village in his hometown, Mehrabpur. The accident took place when the speeding car overturned at around 2am on Mehrabpur […]


ABS Jafri — a versatile journalist and man of character

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Akhtar bin Shahid Jafri, known to his friends and acquaintances as ABS Jafri, was one of the pioneers of journalism in Pakistan. Those who remember him still will be observing his 10th death anniversary this weekend. Jafri had a diverse career, spanning more than five decades — an accomplished journalist, a broadcaster, and a writer […]


Mumbai journalists to visit Pakistan this week

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ISLAMABAD: A 15-member delegation of the Mumbai Press Club representing the print and electronic media will be visiting Pakistan on the invitation of Karachi Press club for a week starting November 23. Mumbai Press Club is a leading association of media persons in India with more than 3,000 members. The delegation is scheduled to arrive […]