KARACHI- Opening of web site and development of software in national languages is vital to pass on benefit of the information technology to the masses. Speakers observed this on second day of conference on e-commerce in Pakistan, organised by Center for Computer Studies of Institute of Business Administration, Karachi at a local hotel. Addressing the […]
ISAMABAD- The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) will establish four new FM101 radio stations in Sukkur, Sialkot, Gujranwala and Gujrat this year. The board of directors of the PBC has approved the plan for FM101 network expansion. According to the expansion plan, in the first phase the PBC will establish FM-101 stations in only those cities […]
KARACHI- Mr Ahmed Ali Khan has sought retirement from the post of chief editor of Dawn, with effect from March 3, 2000, a decision, which his colleagues have accepted with reluctance. Mr Ahmed Ali Khan’s career as a journalist has spanned 55 years, making him the senior-most journalist both at Dawn as well as within […]
KARACHI- Two Rangers officials in civics snatched notes and other belongings from the chief reporter of The News Zarar Khan after the proceedings of the plane conspiracy case at the Anti-Terrorism Court-1 in Clifton. The Rangers were insisting that he should return the notes passed on by Nawaz Sharif while Zarar Khan was not in […]
The government will create an Information Technology Division, which would be the focal point for information and communication technology policy and its implementation. Federal Secretary stated this for Science and Technology Javed Masood while speaking at the inauguration of an annual computers exhibition, organised by Computer Society of Pakistan (CSP). He said National Information Technology […]
ISLAMABAD- The Chief Executive’s Adviser on Information Javed Jabbar has said that the government does not want to take any step against Press freedom, rather it wants that the free Press should play its role in accordance with people’s aspirations. He was addressing the meeting of CPNE Standing Committee as a special guest. Earlier, CPNE […]
KARACHI- Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) President Arif Nizami has said that it was a matter of pleasure that CPNE’s standing committee had approved the draft proposals for formation of a press council with some amendments He said preparation and completion of draft proposals for the formation of press council was a significant achievement. […]
ISLAMABAD- Advisor to Chief Executive on Information Javed Jabbar said that the government would protect interests of the people while allowing private channels in the country amid fast-paced convergence of information technologies. “At this threshold when state control over electronic media will give way to private investments, we are in the process of framing a […]
ISLAMABAD- The government is likely to convert the PTV world into a 24-hour news and current affairs channel, shifting all entertainment programmes now being shown on this channel to the Channel-3, formerly known as STN. The PTV world is on satellite, but STN is not which is likely to make the latter not so attractive, […]
LARKANA- Three Assistant Sub-1nspectors (ASIs) of Market police station, Larkana were suspended for arresting and torturing two journalists. A mobile police of Market police station arrested one Shahzad, the son of Ashiq Pathan, Correspondent Daily Din and tortured him. On the information of the arrest, Ashiq Pathan and his brother Mehmood Pathan, Correspondent Daily Awam, […]
ISLAMABAD- India has drawn up a 4.3 billion rupees package to step up the country’s information war against Pakistan in occupied Kashmir, according to a Minister. Information and Broadcasting Minister Arun Jaietly said the funds were meant to expand the state-run television network and the project would be completed by June next year. “Our neighbouring […]
THATTA- Elections of Thatta Press Club was held under the chairmanship of Advocate Lakhano Bahrani. Following were elected unopposed: Dr Shahid Siddiqui, President; Siraj Ahmed Saboogar, Vice President; Yar Mohammad Jalani, General Secretary; Dr Abdul Aleem Uqaili, Join Secretary; and Nawaz Ali Memon and Nazir Ahmed Truk as members of working committee. Source: The News […]
ISLAMABAD- The United Nations Correspondents Association has announced a scholarship for Pakistani young journalists to cover the 55th General Assembly session, which begins on September 5 next. The Dag Hammarskjold Memorial Scholarship Fund fellowship offers a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from Asia, Africa and Latin America to see the United Nations at work […]
KARACHI- Radio Pakistan is the prime source of information and entertainment for nearly ten million Pakistanis constituting 34 percent of the country’s adult population. This was the view of a spokesman of Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation while commenting on the PBC’s achievements during the year 1999. He said this assessment is based on a Gallup survey […]
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