Pakistan ranks 145th in Press Freedom Index
ISLAMABAD/ PARIS: The annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said Tuesday that journalism was at least partly blocked in nearly three-quarters of the 180 countries surveyed. Its World Press…
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‘Sindh improving laws for welfare of media, journalists’
Sindh Information Secretary Rafiq Ahmed Buriro said on Tuesday that every step is being taken to improve the laws related to the welfare of the media and, particularly, journalists with…
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My son not behind Pearl’s killing, says Saeed Sheikh
LONDON: Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh’s father has claimed his son was not responsible for the tragic killing of the American journalist, Daniel Pearl but has been denied justice for nearly…
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Ch Fawad assumes charge as Information Minister
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday assumed charge of his office. Secretary Information and Broadcasting Shahera Shahid presented a briefing to the minister. Meanwhile, Minister for…
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TLP protest: Opposition MNAs censure government over media blackout
ISLAMABAD: The opposition members in the National Assembly came down hard on the government for imposing a media blackout over the issue of Tehrik-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) protests. Former prime minister…
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Fake social media accounts and marginalization of women in Pakistan
Pakistani social media circles continue to bear witness to an influx of fake accounts. Among a recent trend is a rise of Twitter handles posing as foreigners, often upholding claims…