Khashoggi inquiry has sought access to Saudi consulate, kingdom
GENEVA: A UN human rights investigator leading an international inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi said on Saturday she had made a request to have access to…
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UN names members-of-international inquiry on Khashoggi murder
GENEVA: The United Nations’ human rights office said on Friday a three-member team of international experts would conduct an inquiry into the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, confirming an…
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New Media Regulatory Authority gets cabinet’s nod
ISLAMABAD – The federal cabinet Thursday approved formation of a new Media Regulatory Authority in consultation with the journalists’ associations. Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said media representatives will be…
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APNS thanks govt for newsprint duty exemption
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has thanked Finance Minister Asad Umar for exempting newspaper industry from import duty on newsprint. The president of APNS, Hameed Haroon, and its…
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Information minister points to excessive coverage of crime by TV channels
ISLAMABAD – Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday pointed to excessive coverage of crime news by television channels and wondered what impact it would have on the society. He…
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Geo cuts half a dozen jobs in Peshawar
PESHAWAR – Geo News Television has laid off about half a dozen employees that include reporters and sub-editors from its Peshawar center. The job cuts are seemingly part of a…