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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
KARACHI: All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has urged the authorities to allow distribution of newspapers in Rawalpindi. APNS Secretary General Masood Hamid, in a statement issued on Sunday, expressed concern on the law and order situation in Rawalpindi which has caused disturbance in the public life in the city. The situation has badly affected the […]
The member publications of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society will observe one closed holiday on Friday, November 15, 2013 on account of Ashura. Consequently, there will be no morningers on Saturday, November 16, 2013 whereas the evening newspapers not appearing on Friday, November 15, 2013, may bring out their editions on Saturday, November 16, 2013. […]
WASHINGTON: Investigative journalist of The News, Umar Cheema has been honoured with the 2013 Knight International Journalism Award by ICFJ with US Secretary of State John Kerry praising Cheema for setting “new standards of courage in quality investigative reporting in Pakistan exposing corruption and abuse of power and taking great personal risk.” Cheema was announced […]
Karachi: The ongoing operation against criminals in Karachi has brought down the number of target killings, but has increased the cases of extrajudicial killings by law enforcers, according to the latest Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) report. “There is a visible decline in the number of targeted killings since the operation began,” Zohra Yusuf, […]
A reconstitution of the words of Martin Neimoller rolled around in my head as I lit a flame and prepared to burn my notes from the interview with Mohamed Elhassan. A yellow legal pad contained his thoughts. These thoughts were condensed for the piece on the page last week. I had already memorised a few […]
ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry said on Wednesday lawyers, media and civil society had always played an important role for the uplift of law and independence of judiciary. The lawyers’ role for the uplift of justice in one way or the other is pivotal, he said while addressing to the newly […]
LAHORE: Journalism, particularly on television, has moved away from objectivity and towards partisanship, skewing the traditional definition of what a journalist is supposed to do. “I was always taught that a journalist provides facts and figures and doesn’t have any position as regards to an issue. In my view, a journalist is someone who is […]
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