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ARY News transmission: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) announces sit-in in Islamabad

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Wednesday announced that it would approach cable operators along with the Sindh High Court (SHC) orders to restore transmission of ARY NEWS. PFUJ Secretary General Rana Azeem while announcing the protest movement against forced shutdown of ARY NEWS transmission on cable said that they would pressurize cable […]


PTI challenges PEMRA’S decision to ban live speech of Imran Khan

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KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has challenged a ban imposed by PEMRA on live speeches of PTI Chairman Imran Khan before the Sindh High Court (SHC), terming it violation of fundamental rights guaranteed by the Constitution, ARY NEWS reported. The petition has been filed by PTI Sindh President Ali Zaidi who in his plea stated that […]


Pemra chief letter circulating on social media termed bogus

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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on Wednesday termed as bogus and baseless the letter being circulated on the social media attributed to the Pemra Chairman Muhammad Saleem Baig written to the Pakistan Broadcasting Association (PBA) Chairman Mian Amer Mehmood on August 22. In a press release, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority said […]


The Plight of women journalists in Pakistan

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We live in a gendered world. It affects everything around us, including our professions and the manner in which one is treated within the profession as well. It is all pervasive and present everywhere. Gender pay gap, gender bias-ness, and unfair treatment of employees of various genders are issues rampant in South Asia. The condition […]


Information Technology (IT) Minister Inaugurates 21st ‘ITCN Asia’ Exhibition

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KARACHI – The 21st edition of international Information Technology and Telecommunication show ‘ITCN Asia 2022’ was get started here at Expo Centre Karachi on Wednesday. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Syed Amin-ul-Haq inaugurated the three-day exhibition by cutting the ribbon. Additional Secretary IT and Telecom Aisha Moriani, representatives of IT and Telecom companies, […]


Smear campaign against Army: 178 social media accounts linked to PTI

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LAHORE: An inquiry report on negative propaganda against the army on social media after the Lasbela helicopter crash has found links of 178 accounts to the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf. According to sources, social media activists and their handlers have been tracked down after an investigation. Over 2,350 posts were made through 580 accounts and 18 Indian […]


Court Grants Police 2-Day Physical Remand of Jameel Farooqui

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ISLAMABAD – Judicial Magistrate Mian Azhar Nadim on Tuesday granted Ramna police two-day physical remand of YouTuber Jameel Farooqui in a case of sharing video on social media accusing cops of Islamabad police of torturing and sexually abusing Dr Shehbaz Gill during custody. Officials of Ramna police stations brought YouTuber Jameel Farooqui to Islamabad from […]


All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) urges governments to expedite payments to print media firms

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KARACHI: The Executive Committee of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) held its meeting on August 23, 2022 at APNS House, Karachi under the chairmanship of its President Sarmad Ali. The members of the Executive Committee pointed out that because of the delay in payments from the Federal and provincial governments, the member publications were […]


Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) Condemns Manhandling of Bol’s Anchor

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ISLAMABAD: G M Jamali President Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and Secretary General Rana Muhammad Azeem on Tuesday (23rd of August, 2022), while condemning the  manhandling of Bol News Anchor Jameel Farooqui by Police, maintained: “Police must follow the law of the land if someone has committed a crime. If Farooqui must be charged […]


Banning free speech

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PEMRA’S restrictions on the live telecast of PTI chairman Imran Khan’s public speeches is an attack on the constitutional right to the freedom of expression. Not satisfied with the ban, the authorities also disrupted the live stream of his recent address on YouTube. Even though the former prime minister is known for slandering and threatening […]


Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the arrest of Bol TV anchorperson Jameel Farooqi

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the arrest of Bol TV anchorperson Jameel Farooqi and calls for the media person to be released till a proper investigation takes place and reaches its conclusion. The news of Farooqi’s arrest came to light on August 22. According to Dawn, a First Information Report (FIR) was registered against Farooqi […]


ARY news suspension: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists PFUJ to observe black day tomorrow

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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Monday announced that it would observe a black day on August 23 (Tuesday) in protest against the suspension of ARY News transmission. While talking to the ARY News programme ‘the reporters’, PFUJ President, Afzal Butt announced that August 23 will be observed as a nationwide black […]


Jameel Farooqui says police tortured, stripped him down

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Senior Anchorperson Bol News Jameel Farooqui, while handcuffed and being escorted by Islamabad Police, said he was tortured and stripped naked. “On order of the Interior Ministry, just because I am speaking the truth, they tortured, stripped me naked and slapped me. Islamabad Police have secured my transit remand from court to bring me to […]


Film, drama can play major role in improving Pakistan’s global image: Marriyum

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Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday that film and drama could play an important role in improving Pakistan’s global image. Talking to a delegation of Pakistan Film Producers Association led by its Chairman Sheikh Amjad Rashid which met her here, she said improving the story, quality and technology of films was […]