Performance of media not up to mark

RAWALPINDI: Former Federal Minister for Information Javed Jabbar said the performance of the print and electronic media, as well as the social media, was not up to the mark.He stated this while speaking at a roundtable discussion arranged by Fatima Jinnah Women University (FJWU) in collaboration with the NGO Fridrich Ebert Stiftung and the Citizen…

Punjab Government Invites Comments on Punjab Freedom of Information Act

The government of Punjab has invited comments from the public on its draft ‘Punjab Freedom of Information Act’, which has been approved in principle by the Punjab cabinet. It is a step in the right direction but major changes are required if the objectives of improving transparency, accountability and governance are to be met. Overall…

United Nation Journalism Awards for Pakistani Journalists

The United Nations Correspondents Association (UNCA) has encouraged the participation of developing world media including Pakistan for its 18th Annual UNCA Awards for the best written and electronic media coverage of the United Nations, its agencies, and field operations. “This year the entire entry process is submitted online by completing the UNCA Awards Entry Form…