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Attack on journalist condemned

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KHAR: The members of the journalist community in Bajaur on Saturday condemned the attack on the Miranshah Press Club and the manhandling of a journalist, Noor Bahram. In a statement, Bajaur Press Club President Hasbanullah asked the government to bring the perpetrators of the attack to justice and provide protection to the journalists working under […]


A large number of media workers are deprived of health and life insurance

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Asif Mahmood 05:45 PM, 9 Sep, 2023 Furqan Shakir used to work as a photographer in a well-known evening newspaper published in Lahore. In 2019, he had a serious accident, which resulted in brain injury and loss of mental balance, after which he was dismissed from his job. The newspaper management said that the organization had supported […]


What do Afghan journalists living in Pakistan want?

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After the Afghan Taliban came to power in August 2021, millions of Afghan citizens have taken refuge in many countries around the world, including Pakistan, out of fear of the Taliban. Among these refugees, where people from other fields are included, there are also journalists who have chosen the path of migration specifically to escape the […]


AI-driven drone conquers world-champion human pilots in epic racing showdown

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The financial world has witnessed a monumental shift in integrating artificial intelligence into trading platforms. According to a report by Research and Markets, the global AI in the financial market is expected to reach USD 42.83 billion in 2023 and grow at a CAGR of 2.91% to reach USD 49.43 billion by 2028. In addition, […]


Islamabad court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Arshad Sharif’s widow, show producer

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An Islamabad district and sessions court issued non-bailable arrest warrants for slain journalist Arshad Sharif’s widow, Summaiya Arshad, and the producer of his programme on ARY News, Ali Usman. The warrants were issued over non-compliance with court summons and the witnesses’ repeated failure to appear before the court to record their testimonies in the murder case […]


Stress disorder in an age of media disinformation

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News channels have become a publicity stunt. All the channels are competing to break the headline first. But have we ever though what these headlines do to the individual’s mind? It is innate that humans focus primarily on negative news. This is known as ‘negativity bias’ where one can be negatively influenced since childhood. The […]


Miranshah press club ransacked, journalist injured in attack

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MIRANSHAH: A group of armed individuals violently attacked the Miranshah Press Club in North Waziristan, leaving a trail of destruction and chaos in their wake. During the assault, they subjected club member Noor Bahram to a brutal physical attack, verbally abused him, and ransacked the press club premises. Even the security personnel present at the […]


All scripts of stage plays were cancelled on Amir Mir’s order

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LAHORE: Acting on the directives of Provincial Minister for Information and Culture, Amir Mir, the Punjab Arts Council has decided to annul all the scripts of stage plays for government and private theatres across the province. Amir Mir cited non-compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) issued by the Home Department for stage productions as the […]


PEMRA Regional Office Peshawar holds bidding for cable television licence

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 8 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Regional Office Peshawar on Thursday held bidding for the issuance of cable television networks for seven cities. According to a press release, Broadband Nation Pvt Ltd was the successful bidder for Bahrain, Swabi, and Chitral City cable television networks, and SUS Cable Network Pvt Ltd […]


Ambreen Jan made PTV MD

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ISLAMABAD: Ambreen Jan has been appointed managing director (MD) of Pakistan Television (PTV). She served as director general of External Publicity in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MOIB). Highly placed sources told ‘The News’ on Tuesday that an Information Group (IP) officer, Ambreen, will be made additional secretary- of the ministry and will be […]


Hope on the horizon: Missing journalist Imran Riaz Khan’s recovery expected in 10 days, assures police

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LAHORE—Police on Wednesday assured the Lahore High Court of a “good news” regarding the missing journalist Imran Riaz Khan in ten days.   The assurance came from the Punjab Inspector General (IG) Dr. Usman Anwar as he appeared before the LHC Chief Justice, Muhammad Ameer Bhatti.   Imran Riaz has been missing since May 11 […]


Journalists In Ajk Face Threats And Legal Challenges

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Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK), Pakistan – The Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has raised concerns about the safety and security of journalists in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) following the documentation of nine instances of safety and security problems experienced by journalists in the region over the last five years. Recent cases shed light on […]


New digital entrant joins Pakistan’s telecom scene

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s telecom sector welcomes a new entrant with the launch of Onic, a digital mobile network backed by Circles.A press release says that life’s success in the Asia-Pacific region and partnership with e& in the UAE. Onic aims to address common customer grievances by providing a seamless digital experience. They offer a 100 percent […]


Nawaz Sharif’s guard misbehaves with journalist again

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LONDON: The security guard of former premier and Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif has misbehaved with the journalist again in London, ARY News reported on Monday. The journalists gathered around Nawaz Sharif’s residence in London upon the arrival of ex-PM Shehbaz Sharif. The security guard of Nawaz Sharif misbehaved with a journalist […]