Tag: Media

Govt assures growth of free, responsible media

-- Info minister says independent media is essential for strengthening of democracy and nurturing of democratic values in the society ISLAMABAD: Federal Information and Broadcasting...

Spare me the flak, PM asks media

Imran Khan seeks three months to bring visible change in country as he urges media for constructive criticism  Premier defends Usman Buzdar as...

Internet shutdown in Pakistan 11 times less than India

Pakistan suffered internet blackout 11 times less than India over the last three years, Indian media outlet, News18 has reported. According to data from Access...

Trump has responsibility towards media, UN rights boss says

GENEVA: The UN rights chief said on Monday that US President Donald Trump bears "a heavy responsibility" for how the media is portrayed and...

‘I may have made a mistake,’ clarifies CJP on Panama JIT...

--Justice Nisar says he meant the Dawn Leaks JIT ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Thursday clarified his earlier remarks regarding...

Trump’s attacks on media may lead to real violence: UN expert

GENEVA: US President Donald Trump's attacks on the media violate the basic norms of press freedom and run the risk of triggering real violence...

Media plays pivotal role in sustainability of democracy: CM

LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Hasan Askari on Wednesday said that the pivotal role of media could not be ignored for the continuity and...

LDA seals SAFMA secretariat over ‘illegal commercial activities’

--FMF denies LDA’s claims, labels action 'attempt to bar SAFMA, FMF from efforts for freedom of media' LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Tuesday sealed the South Asian...

Ali Zafar lauds official media for comprehensive election coverage

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Syed Ali Zafar on Monday lauded the official media for comprehensive and professional coverage of the general...

 Journalists rights group criticises environment in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: An international organisation that advocates for the rights of journalists has raised questions about conditions that media face in Pakistan ahead of parliamentary elections. The...

Trump: news media wants confrontation, even war, with Russia

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump accused the news media Thursday of trying to provoke a confrontation with Russia that could lead to war, as he...

Best security arrangements being made amid threats to electoral candidates: CM

--Askari for settlement of polls-related issues in consultation with all political players --Seeks cooperation of political parties to deal with terror threats, maintain law and...

Caretaker minister ensures access of information to media on election day

LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Information Minister Ahmed Waqas Riaz has said that Punjab government will ensure the provision of all necessary facilities to national and international...

International watchdog says military is intimidating reporters

Pakistan’s military is strong-arming the media in an attempt to stifle criticism of its behind-the-scenes political power ahead of next month’s elections, an international...

CJP takes notice of attack on journalist Asad Kharral

CJP directs provincial inspector general to submit report in 24 hours LAHORE: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Wednesday took notice...

PEMRA takes notice against media channels for violating code of conduct

ISLAMABAD: PEMRA’s council of complaints (CoC) on Tuesday took notice of derogatory language used against lawyers’ community in a TV programme “Khabardar” aired on...