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Regression of Media in Pakistan

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In the mid-1980s, when I stepped into the field of print media, it was just a few months after the long era of General Zia-ul-Haq. Following an extended period of martial rule, general elections were held, and a gentleman Muhammad Khan Junejo, hailing from Sindhri, was appointed as the Prime Minister. This was the era […]


Awami Press Club Executive Council Elections 2024 concludes

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DEPALPUR  –  The Executive Council Elections 2024 of Awami Press Club Depalpur reached a successful conclusion, overseen by Mian Naeem Ahmed, Chairman of the 3-member Election Committee, and conducted with the guidance of Bhatta Arain, President APCA Tehsil Depalpur, and election committee members Mian Azizur Rahman Sukhira Advocate and Syed Kanwalur Rehman Bukhari Advocate, alongwith Legal Advisor […]


Journalism fourth pillar of state: Mardan Commissioner

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Mardan  –  Commissioner Mardan Division, Shaukat Ali Yousafzai on Monday said that journalism is the fourth pillar of the state. “The importance of media is undeniable and journalists highlight social issues through pen and camera.” Talking to media persons at Mardan Press Club, he said the government will fully cooperate with the media to provide […]


Landikotal Press Club Elects 2024 Office-Bearers, Shinwari Assumes Leadership

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In a testament to democratic norms, the Landikotal Press Club has recently concluded its election process for 2024, marking a new chapter in its leadership. Journalists from Landikotal tehsil participated actively in the voting, heralding Shah Rehman Shinwari as the club’s new president. Shinwari, who secured a commendable majority of 17 votes out of the […]


AJK Court suspends Press Club Elections.

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Muzaffarabad, (Parliament Times) : Additional District and Session Judge Muzaffarabad on Monday suspended elections of Central Press Club (CPC) conducted on Sunday in violation of the court’s earlier order on a petition filed by Farooq Khan Mughal, member CPC versus Raja Iftikhar Ahmad and others and summoned the respondents in person on Wednesday in contempt of […]


Survey reveals decline in journalism; stakeholders urge unity among Journalist unions in Sindh

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The plight of journalists in Sindh, Pakistan, has come under the spotlight following a recent survey that underscored the poor working conditions, delayed and insufficient wages, lack of access to medical and transport facilities, and the absence of a structured pay scale. The study, which spanned seven districts in the province, also painted a bleak […]


Govt determined to journalists’ welfare: Kakakhel

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Peshawar   –  The caretaker Minister of Information and Public Relations, Culture, and Tourism in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhel, emphasized the crucial role of responsible journalism in countering the proliferation of fake news and disinformation on social media during his visit to the Peshawar Press Club on Friday. Minister Kakakhel underscored the […]


LHC seeks PEMRA, ECP’s replies on election survey ban

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LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) sought replies on Friday from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) by January 9 on a plea challenging the latter’s ban on airing election surveys on television channels. Petitioner, journalist Muneer Ahmad Bajwa, filed the plea through advocate Mian Dawood. The plea […]


Newspapers identify problems of city, guide relevant authorities, says Wahab

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Karachi Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday said that he wants to serve the residents of the city with dedication. “We have solved their issues, and this process of public service will continue in future.” Wahab said this during a visit to the office of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE). He said that […]


Rural area journalists face life threats: survey

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KARACHI: National and international journalist bodies came together to discuss the working conditions of the journalists in Sindh. Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), in collaboration with the International Federation of Journalists and Working Women Welfare Trust, a provincial lobbying and research project had been evaluated, and today, a lobbying meeting took place with stakeholders. […]


Death anniversary of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar observed

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The 93rd death anniversary of leader of Pakistan movement, educationist, journalist and a poet Raees-ul-Ahrar Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar  was observed on Thursday. He was born on 10th December 1878 in Rampur British India. He obtained education from Ali Gharh and Lincoln College Oxford. Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar was a very strong supporter of a […]


Election Commission conducts one-day National Media training

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KARACHI, Jan 02 (APP):The Election Commission of Pakistan organized a one-day training session for the national media at a local hotel hereon Tuesday. A large number of journalists actively participated in the training. A presentation was given on the Code of Conduct for National Media. They were informed about electoral laws, the electoral cycle and […]


Death threats to a sports journalist condemned

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KARACHI: Karachi Union of Journalists (Dastur) has condemned the death threats to sports Journalist and Karachi Press Club (KPC) member Shoaib Jatt and the incident of mobile phone snatching from outside his house on Tuesday. Unknown men robbed Shoaib Jatt in the limits of Nazimabad Police station and fled the scene, giving him death threats, […]


Press Foundation will continue the welfare of journalists under Act Rules, Liaqat Hussain

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Chairman Press Foundation Justice Sardar Liaqat Hussain has said that the Foundation will continue the welfare of journalists under the Act Rules. A committee has been formed to ensure the elections of Mirpor, Haveli, and Samahni Press Club, Press Foundation. All the matters related to this will be decided through the Vice Chairman Press Foundation, […]