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Journalists sensitized about challenges of malnutrition

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  ISLAMABAD: Pakistani women of reproductive age (WRA) (15-49 years) bear the triple burden of malnutrition, anaemia and complications of early marriages. This was highlighted during a session aimed to sensitise journalists about the challenges of malnutrition in Pakistan. The event was organised by Nutrition International on Tuesday. They were told that almost 42pc women […]


Lahore High Court (LHC) moved against Nawaz’s speeches

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Lahore High Court’s (LHC) Justice Shahid Karim sought replies from the quarters concerned on a plea seeking a comprehensive report from PEMRA upon “why the PEMRA’s prohibition order on former prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharif’s speeches was being violated and what action has so far been taken yet”. As proceedings commenced, petitioner Munir Ahmed’s counsel […]


PPF urges PEMRA to revoke the ban on the broadcast of content regarding the conduct of judges

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) urges the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) to revoke its order banning the broadcast of any content pertaining to the conduct of sitting judges of the high courts and superior court. In light of the implications of such a ban on the public’s access to information, we urge the regulatory […]


Replies sought on plea against Nawaz’s speeches despite PEMRA order

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Lahore High Court’s Justice Shahid Karim on Monday sought replies from concerned quarters on a plea seeking a comprehensive report from the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) upon “why the authority’s prohibition order on former prime minister Mian Nawaz Sharif’s speeches is being violated and what action has so far been taken”. As proceedings […]


LHC extends stay against Pemra ban on Imran

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LAHORE: A Lahore High Court (LHC) full bench on Monday extended the stay against suspension of a ban imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on the broadcast of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan’s speeches and press talk on the television channels. A single bench had last week suspended the impugned ban […]


Notices issued on plea for MPA’s disqualification in Jokhio murder case

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KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Monday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan, Sindh Assembly speaker and others on a petition seeking disqualification of Pakistan Peoples Party MPA Jam Awais, who he was pardoned by the legal heirs of Nazim Jokhio for his murder. Barrister Ali Tahir and his associates moved the SHC […]


Exiled Pakistani journalist turns comic book author

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A Pakistani journalist in exile has turned his life story into a comic book. Taha Siddiqui’s therapist told him not to dwell on the attempted kidnapping he suffered five years ago, or he would never escape his trauma. “Clearly, I didn’t listen to her at all,” he says, with a smile. His new autobiographical comic […]


Shoaib Sheikh’s remand extended

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ISLAMABAD: A judicial magistrate of the FIA on Monday extended the physical remand of Shoaib Sheikh, chief executive of BOL News and software company Axact, in a case pertaining to allegedly bribing a judge for acquittal in the fake degrees’ scam. The FIA had sought six-day physical remand of Mr Sheikh after the expiry of […]


Long walk to justice for journalists

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After reaching the capital’s district judiciary early morning, Saqib Bashir walked past several courtrooms and lawyers’ chambers dotting Islamabad’s F-8 Markaz. Walking inside the narrow streets of the market turned into the subordinate judiciary and after taking several turns, he finally settled into a brisk stride. He walked past lawyers opening chambers and their associates […]


US SENATOR ASKS PAKISTAN TO ENSURE FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION

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US Senator Brad Sherman on Sunday asked the Pakistani authorities to ensure freedom of expression, ARY News reported. In a video statement released after a telephonic conversation with PTI chairman and former prime minister Iman Khan, the US senator, who is a senior member of the Foreign Affairs Committee said PTI worker Zil-e-Shah was ‘tortured’ […]


Information commission orders PA to make details of MPAs accessible

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LAHORE: The Punjab Information Commission (PIC) has denied the immunity to the Punjab Assembly (PA) from the law on right to information and ordered it to make the details relating to the performance and the funds allocated to the MPAs available on its website for easy access to the common citizens. The commission passed the […]


Ban imposed by Pemra: LHC bench to proceed with Imran’s plea tomorrow

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LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) would proceed with a petition of PTI Chairman Imran Khan on March 13 challenging ban imposed by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) on the broadcast of his speeches and press talks on the television channels. Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza on March 09 had […]


Freedom of expression is distinction of civilized nations: PM

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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has strongly condemned the violence by PTI workers against journalists in Lahore, and assured that the government would take all possible measures to protect journalists. In a statement, he said freedom of expression is the distinction of civilized nations. The Prime Minister said PTI Chief Imran Khan has poisoned the youth […]


Which political party is dominating the social media race?

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Social media is an important arena of political competition around the world. It not only enables politicians to reach out to the voters but also provides a platform for them to connect and make the common man feel more heard. Pakistani political parties relied on traditional means of communication i.e., television and print media, but […]