CPNE wants press act repealed
The Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa chapter of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has said that the Press Publication and Book Registration Act 2013 was tantamount to imposing a ban on a…
Increase in cases of violence against journalists in Pakistan
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) expresses serious concern over the increasing incidents of attacks on journalists and violations of journalists’ rights in Pakistan. The IFJ urges the Pakistan government…
Electronic media in Pakistan has defective foundation, says Raza Ali Abidi
HYDERABAD: Well-known BBC Urdu Service broadcaster Raza Ali Abidi believes that expansion of electronic media in Pakistan has created confusion in society because it does not run in an organised…
Fata journalists protest against arrest of colleagues
PESHAWAR – The journalist community on Monday held a protest demonstration against the arrest of their colleague in Khyber Agency and demanded their immediate release. The protest was spearheaded by…
TV news channels back on air
ISLAMABAD – On the directives of the federal government, the Pakistan Electronic Regulatory Media Authority (Pemra) on Sunday evening restored transmission of private television channels across the country. Private TV…
Activists assail blanket ban on social media
LAHORE – Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Sunday announced unblocking of social media sites after 37 hours of their nationwide suspension. Till late on Sunday night, despite PTA announcement to…