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Media and Society

Meaning of freedom of the press

JOHN Bowring, a poet, has paid tribute to the power of the press in these words: But mightiest of the mighty means, / On which the arm of progress leans,

Journalist`s book examines rise in extremism

By Jamal Shahid ISLAMABAD: In his second book launched on Saturday, journalist Zahid Hussain argues the war against al Qaeda and the Taliban, particularly the US drone strikes killing civilians,

Selections from Urdu quarterly launched

By Peerzada Salman KARACHI: In an event that featured enlightening speeches enjoyed by a roomful of literature buffs, a selection of critical essays compiled into a book titled Urdu –

Media urged to promote literacy in society

LAHORE: The role of the media should be now changed to promote new ideas for educating the children of the country, UNESCO Pakistan, specialist Arshad Saeed said on Saturday. He

‘Women helped disseminate mystic ideas’

KHAIRPUR: Poet and singer Akhtar Dargahi has said that women in Sindh have played a very productive role in dissemination of mystic philosophy. Delivering lecture on life and philosophy of

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