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Journalists should develop culture, set precedence, meeting told

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QUETTA: A provincial meeting, titled “Education Governance”, was held at the Quetta Press Club on Monday which underscored the importance of government and Media Partnership to Enhance Accountability. The meeting aimed at bringing major education stakeholders on the same platform to discuss the current state of education governance in the province. The meeting was organised […]


Media and Nation Building

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There is something very seriously wrong with our television media. Our private channels barring an odd one or two, appear to be oblivious of editorial sagacity in context of what to air and what not to say. This statement has nothing to do with freedom of journalism for I am a very ardent supporter of […]


Pakistan most dangerous country for journalists: IFJ

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BRUSSELS- The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today said “Pakistan is the most dangerous country for journalists in the world.” In 2014 only, “14 journalists and media workers have been killed in Pakistan, many more threatened, intimidated and attacked.” The IFJ’s Asia Pacific acting director Jane Worthington in a statement said “the situation has undoubtedly […]


Imran slams attack on Geo TV staffers

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ISLAMABAD: After remaining silent for many days about an attack on Jang Group and Geo News reporters by PTI workers, PTI Chief Imran Khan finally condemned the act of his supporters and asked them to refrain from attacking the Geo reporters.“It is heard that Geo reporter were beaten. This is very bad act and I […]


Glowing tribute paid to Dr Nizami

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AHMEDPUR EAST: Rich tribute was paid to veteran and legend of journalism in Pakistan and Chairman Nawa-i-Waqt Group of Publications late Dr Majid Nizami at a condolence reference held here in a local mosque. Earlier, Quran Khawani was held for the departed soul. The ceremony to pray for the rest of departed soul and pay […]


Amid the media industry lure,better journalists not in the making

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Karachi: If you are a working journalist, then the media studies department every university is intent on setting up is good news. Teaching there may add to your otherwise paltry salary. But the graduates these universities are churning out in several hundreds every year may not have a promising future ahead. The booming media industry […]


Media and the right to dialogue in democracy

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A pragmatic approach and rationality are very important factors in policy-making by parliamentary representatives to formulate bills and pass them. Our youth has so much potential and a pioneering approach but they remain unheard because of joblessness and a lack of platforms to express their views. In order to assess the social scenario of Pakistan, […]


Journalists should follow Shorish’s lead, says Sarwar

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LAHORE: “Agha Shorish Kashmiri was a great journalist who exposed oppression. Journalists today can learn a lot from him,” said Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Wednesday. He was addressing a ceremony to launch the book Shorish Kashmiri Bahasiat Sahafi by Associated Press of Pakistan Regional Director Dr Waqar Chaudhry at Al Raazi Hall. Punjab University […]


Journalism in Pakistan: where do we stand?

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It is not easy to understand Pakistan, a country full of contradictions and myths. As we all know Pakistan has for years been considered among the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists. Many journalists have been murdered in reprisal for their work over the past decade but sadly not one case has been […]


Reporters without ethics

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Years after worrying reports that Pakistan has become the most dangerous country for journalists, a new eye-opening study published this week reveals that journalism has become the most dangerous profession for Pakistan. “With 24 television news channels airing relentlessly and a large number of daily newspapers, the statistics this year are more alarming than ever,” […]


Surge in journalist abductions in 2013: RSF

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PARIS: Media rights watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Wednesday 71 journalists were killed in 2013, a slight fall from the previous year, but there was a surge in kidnappings. “Syria, Somalia and Pakistan retained their position among the world´s five deadliest countries for the media,” the Paris-based watchdog said in its annual round-up of […]


Seminar on ‘TV channel ratings’ at PU ICS

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LAHORE: Punjab University Institute of Communication Studies (PU ICS) is organising a seminar on “TV Channel Ratings: Sensationalism vs Responsibility” at Hameed Nizami Hall at 11am today (Tuesday). Renowned journalist, anchorperson and analyst Syed Talat Hussain is the keynote speaker while Dean Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences Prof Dr Zakria Zakir, ICS in-charge Dr […]


ABS Jafri, a pioneer journalist, remembered

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ISLAMABAD: There might be many reasons for the apparent decline of quality journalism in Pakistan. But perhaps one reason is that journalists in the country today do not have any role models from within their own industry. They are not aware of dedicated journalists who passed before them, people such as the late Akhtar bin […]


ABS Jafri — a versatile journalist and man of character

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Akhtar bin Shahid Jafri, known to his friends and acquaintances as ABS Jafri, was one of the pioneers of journalism in Pakistan. Those who remember him still will be observing his 10th death anniversary this weekend. Jafri had a diverse career, spanning more than five decades — an accomplished journalist, a broadcaster, and a writer […]