DHAKA- Two foreign journalists, detained in Dhaka in the last week of November on charge of anti-Bangladesh activities, were deported this afternoon after “promising” not to “falsely malign” the country. “Zaiba Malik (a Briton of Pakistani origin), and Bruno Sorrentino (from Italy), who work for Channel 4 network were being deported “as an extraordinary gesture […]
KARACHI- The President of Hamdard Foundation of Pakistan, Sadia Rahid, on December 11, 2002 expressed deep sorrow over the sudden death of Mahmood Ahmed Madni, former Executive Editor of Daily Jang and former Editor-in-Chief of Jasarat. Paying tribute to the deceased, she said that he was a seasoned and committed journalist who never compromised on […]
BEIJING- A seven-member delegation, comprising representatives of major Chinese companies, will arrive in Islamabad on December 13, 2002 to explore avenues in the field of information technology. During its 10-day stay, the delegation will identify joint venture projects. The team will be led by Chen Chong, President, China Software Industry Association. Syed Ali Tallae, Counsellor, […]
ISLAMABAD- Federal Minister for Information Technology (IT) & Telecommunications Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari has said there is a great room for cooperation between Pakistan and Turkey in various fields of IT and telecoms. And the two countries should benefit from each other’s experience and start some joint projects for mutual benefit. He was talking to […]
ISLAMABAD- The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has given full membership of its executive committee to the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), says a message sent by the IFJ executive secretary, Christiane Denis from Brussels to the PFUJ secretary-general Fauzia Shahid. The PFUJ will now benefit from IFJ services, including press cards, and will […]
KARACHI- A veteran press photographer, Nisar Ahmed, died on December 10, 2002, he was 80. The late Nisar Ahmed worked for several newspapers and wire services in his professional career. His son Zafar Ahmed is also a senior press photographer. Source: Dawn Date:12/11/2002
KARACHI- The three appeals, two by four convicts and another by state seeking enhancement of sentences were deferred by an Appellate bench of High Court of Sindh (SHC) to a date to be fixed later by office of the court. When the appeals came up for hearing before an Anti Terrorist Appellate (ATA) bench comprising […]
ISLAMABAD- Prime Minister Mir Zafarullah Khan Jamali has said, the Parliament will be task-oriented and they would work together for the betterment of the country and the masses. He was talking to members of APNS, CPNE and senior columnists in Islamabad December 10, 2002. He said the press would be free to pinpoint the mistakes […]
KARACHI- Sindh Governor, Mohammedmian Soomro, has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of prominent journalist, Mahmoood Ahmed Madni. He eulogised the journalistic services of the deceased and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul. He also offered condolences over the demise of the mother of the Managing Director, PTV, Mirza Yusuf Baig. […]
ISLAMABAD- Interior Minister Makhdoom Syed Faisal Saleh Hayat has expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the sad demise of senior journalists, Mahmood Madni and Manzoor Jafery. Faisal lauded their services to the nation as professional journalists to rest the departed soul in eternal peace, and grant the bereaved family the courage to bear this […]
KARACHI- Sindh Governor Mohammedmian Soomro has expressed his profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of prominent journalist Mahmood Ahmed Madni. He eulogised the journalistic services of the deceased and prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul. Source: Business Recorder Date:12/10/2002
KARACHI- Renowned journalist Mahmood Ahmad Madni died after a protracted illness on December 6, 2002. He was 65. He is survived by a widow, five daughters and four sons. He got up on December 6, afternoon to offer Namaz-e-Juma but fell on the bed and passed away. Central Secretary General Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Syed Munawwar Hassan […]
GUJRANWALA- A senior-most journalist of the city, Mahmood Amjad Mir, the eldest brother of an Urdu daily’s correspondent, Ijaz Mir, passed away after a protracted illness on the night of December 5, 2002. He was 81. Mahmood started his professional career from the Zamindar newspaper and remained the chief editor of Industrial Times, Inqilaab, Nawa-i-Sanat […]
RAWALPINDI- Raja Manzoor Hussain Jaafari, senior journalist and former coordination editor of daily Jang-The News, breathed his last here on December 6, 2002. He was 71. He was buried in Pindi’s Jadid graveyard on December 7, 2002. A large number of people belonging to various walks of life participated in his funeral. Late Manzoor Hussain […]
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