ISLAMABAD- Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) has completed signing of 50 software development contracts for SME units under its Industrial Automation Project (IAP). The project was initiated with the objective to establish linkage between software houses and SMEs to adopt locally developed software solutions in the automation of their business processes, PSEB sources said on […]
ISLAMABAD- A number of Pakistani journalists who applied for visa two months ago to cover the ongoing “elections” in the occupied Jammu and Kashmir are still awaiting response from the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. According to the information, the Indian High Commission has told these journalists that they are waiting for the “clearance” to […]
QUETTA- Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on October 3, 2002 held hearing for bidders for opening of FM radio stations in Balochistan. Salim Gul, member PEMRA told sources that by holding hearing in Quetta, PEMRA has completed all legal requirements to issue licenses to for thirty FM radio stations throughout the country. Of them […]
ISLAMABAD- The President has promulgated the ordinance on defamation, which extends to whole of Pakistan with immediate effect. WHEREAS it is expedient to make provisions in respect of defamation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto: AND WHEREAS, the President is satisfied that circumstances exist, which render it necessary to take immediate action: NOW, […]
ISLAMABAD- President Gen Pervez Musharraf promulgated two ordinances, one called the defamation ordinance 2002 on October 1, 2002. According to press reports under the defamation ordinance 2002, defamation has been defined as any wrongful act or publication or circulation of a false statement or representation made orally or in written or visual form which injures […]
PESHAWAR- The journalist community of the provincial capital held a protest demonstration in front of the Customs House on October 1 and demanded of the government to take immediate action against the officials responsible for roughing up newsmen and photographers and snatching their equipment two days ago. The demonstration was held under the auspices of […]
PESHAWAR- The Khyber Union of Journalists (KhUJ) and All Pakistan Newspapers Employees Confederation (Apnec) will stage a demonstration outside the Customs House to denounce the manhandling of photographers and newsmen by a customs squad. This was decided by the KhUJ and Apnec at a joint meeting here at the Peshawar Press Club. They also resolved […]
PESHAWAR- The journalists community of Peshawar observed a token boycott of Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPPP)-Awami National Party (ANP) joint public meeting held at Jinnah Park. The boycott was observed in the wake of exchange of harsh words between the political workers and two journalists, who alleged that they were beaten by the activists of […]
ISLAMABAD- The current regional situation calls for further strengthening and enhancing cooperation between Pakistan and Iran, said Dr Ali Larijani, Chairman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) soon after his arrival on September 30. To a question about the need for greater cooperation in media, he said: “Both Iran and Pakistan enjoy very […]
PESHAWAR- Five journalists were severely beaten up and their equipment taken away by the Customs Mobile Squad near Peshawar Press Club. The mobile squad officials, who were allegedly trying to strike a deal with a small-time tyres smuggler, presumed that the journalists, who were covering a demonstration of a minorities group, had taken their snaps. […]
KARACHI- The formation of Council of Complaints of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) is in the offing and will be announced soon for all the four provinces. The Pemra Chairman, Mian Mohammad Javed, stated this after chairing public hearing with regard to the grant of licence to applicants for setting up of seven FM […]
ISLAMABAD- The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) said Pakistan Television had refused it commercial time to air a party message containing images of the late prime minister, Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, and former prime minister Benazir Bhutto. The PPP request had been turned down by the Pakistan Television (PTV) censor board with a comment that “persons convicted […]
ISLAMABAD- Pakistan Television is providing coverage to all political parties according to the Code of Conduct issued by the Election Commission. Pakistan Television (PTV) Managing Director Yousaf Baig Mirza stated this while speaking at a news conference. He said the PTV had taken many steps for the coverage of election activities of the political parties. […]
PESHAWAR- The ban on the Indian channels has badly affected the business of cable television network operators, as most of their clients are no longer interested in watching the English and Pakistani channels, a survey reveals. The government had banned the channels on Cable Television Network in December 2001, with a view to put brakes […]
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