Tag: Media

Akhtar joins social media bandwagon

Akhtar launched his official website taking the virtual world a storm. When asked about the launch of his website, Shoaib Akhtar asserted that “My...

UK media’s coverage on Kashmir HR abuse evokes massive response

The horrendous tales of torture and mass graves in Kashmir brought to light by British media few days ago have received a positive feedback...

In sickness/health

For their pains, the doctors figure they should be better remunerated and have more izzat than assorted government bureaucrats It is yet another scorching day...

9th Green Media Awards next month

The National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) will hold the 9th Green Media Awards-2012 distribution ceremony next month to acknowledge the media persons’...

‘Responsible free media imperative for democracy’

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira Thursday said that Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) government has firm belief that responsible and independent...

Two-day moot on media ethics from today

Press Council of Pakistan is holding a two-day National Conference on Media Ethics Theory and Practices on 28-29 June. On the first day, the academia...

Media can solve everything apparently

Provincial Ombudsman Sindh Asad Ashraf Malik has sought the help of media for the early implementation of his decisions against the maladministration in government...

Top editors quit at Australian media giant Fairfax

Top editors at Australian newspapers The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald resigned Monday, after parent company Fairfax last week announced an overhaul designed...

GB govt to promote media for development: Mehdi Shah

Gilgit Baltistan Chief Minister Syed Mehdi Shah has said that his government was determined to promote and strengthen media in the region for development....

Democracy necessary for unity: Badar

Pakistan People’s Party Secretary General Jahangir Badar said democracy is the only thing which could keep the nation united. He was talking to the...

PCP establishes regional office for media complaints

The Press Council of Pakistan (PCP) on Monday announced to establish a regional office for the redressal of public complaints regarding the media. According...

Number of steps being taken to overcome energy crisis: Kaira

Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the government is committed to overcome the energy crisis and a number of steps are being...

Whither media ethics?

The emergence of multiple television channels in a short period of time, without an independent regulatory body to enforce a code of ethics has...

Mushaid sees proactive role of parliament

Senator Mushahid Hussain Sayed, Chairman, Senate Defence and Defence Production Committee has said that the overall role of Parliament is more proactive and broader. Senator...

76 deported Pakistanis taken into custody

The FIA Passport Cell auhorities have taken into custody 76 Pakistani deported from Greece. According to media reports, 76 Pakistanis were deported for attempting...

ANP decides to remain impartial in Arsalan Iftikhar case

Awami National Party (ANP) has decided to remain impartial regarding Dr Arsalan Iftikhar Case and directed its party members to avoid giving statements regarding...

Of dubious distinctions

My country is unique in numerous ways. It is the only country in the world where the judiciary employs spokespersons to handle the media. It...