Internet shutdowns and nationwide disruptions to social media platforms, of late, have regrettably become routine occurrences in the country, leading many to attribute motive to the actions of Pakistani officialdom since these outages have ended up coinciding with the PTI (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf) holding virtual events. The latest such ‘coincidence’ was observed on January 20, which […]
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Zonal Office Faisalabad in coordination with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Cyber Crime Circle, Faisalabad, carried out a successful raid against an illegal internet service provider in Toba Tek Singh. The service provider was operating without a valid license from PTA. During the raid, operational internet setup including allied equipment […]
It is rightly said that press (media) and a nation rise and fall together. The media as a fourth pillar of the state and representing the society is supposed to maintain its pluralistic hue wedded to the cause of defending the social values, human liberties and freedoms that are indispensable for the socio-economic development of […]
LAHORE: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, and Parliamentary Affairs, Murtaza Solangi, underscored the need of enhancing fact-checking mechanisms in digital media to combat the surge of fake news and misinformation. Speaking at the 2nd International Media and Communication Conference, Solangi highlighted that the approaching year 2024, marked by elections in various countries, including Pakistan, […]
Pakistan’s print media is among the most outspoken in South Asia; With Jang Group being at the core of Pakistani Media since its establishment in 1939, it is a quintessential example of the transparent and politically critical publications that set the footings for media activity in Pakistan for years to come. Reflecting upon the origin […]
Interestingly, history of Urdu journalism in Pakistan can be traced to the pre-colonial times in India. Interestingly still, it started not in UP or the Urdu speaking part of India, but Bengal, where, one Harihar Dutta, started an Urdu paper, Jam e Jehan Numa, in 1822. Thus, today Urdu journalism covers a history of about […]
The 14th death anniversary of renowned journalist and reputed columnist Irshad Ahmed Haqqani is being observed today (Wednesday). Irshad Ahmed Haqqani was born on 6th of September 1928 in Kasur. After getting education, he joined Jamaat-e-Islami and started working for its journal Tasnim. Later, he started his professional career as Lecturer in Government College Kasur. […]
The Pakistani government has granted special permits to foreign media for the coverage of the upcoming 2024 general elections scheduled for Feb 8. As per an official statement, the government has already issued permits in the initial phase to 49 foreign journalists hailing from 13 countries. These journalists represent a diverse set of nations, including […]
ISLAMABAD: The relationship between the state and media deteriorated during the past two years due to growing instances of censorship, violence against journalists and government disdain for critism, according to a report. The report titled ‘Under Siege: Legislative, Judicial and Executive Actions Stifling Freedom of Expression and Right to Information’ was published by the Institute of Research, […]
LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced granting residential plots to reporters, photographers and cameramen and 15 percent quota for journalists working in the newsrooms. Addressing a ceremony organised for journalists at the CM Office on Sunday, he said that for the first time in the history of Punjab, 3,300 residential plots had […]
ISLAMABAD – Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said no country in the world gave media access to those people who were involved in serious crimes. Speaking to WION News, the minister said the former chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had been convicted and his conviction was not […]
ISLAMABAD – Justice Athar Minallah of the Supreme Court (SC) emphasized the need to learn from the past, saying that if the freedom of expression had been recognized, the country would not have witnessed dictatorship or leaders facing execution. Justice Athar Minallah remarked that half of Pakistan’s history was marred by dictatorship, and freedom of […]
ISLAMABAD, Jan 16 (APP): Caretaker Minister for Information, Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Solangi on Tuesday highlighted the crucial role of media in shaping public perception about elections through coverage, analysis and debates. The minister, in a meeting with Pakistan Observer Chairman Faisal Zahid Malik, underlined the need for unbiased, authentic and fact-based media coverage […]
ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has claimed that the media in Pakistan is “freer” than in the West, saying the latter is under “stricter regulations”. In an interview with CNBC on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum on Wednesday, Mr Kakar talked about the economic outlook for the country, the upcoming election […]
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