Journalist’s killing: Taliban claim contrary to FIR contents
SWABI: While an FIR lodged by a brother of Haroon Khan — a journalist who was shot dead near his home on Thursday night — said his two nephews were…
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Senior journalist Haroon Khan gunned down in Swabi
Swabi: Unidentified armed men shot dead a journalist in Swabi district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province late on Thursday. “Haroon Khan correspondent Waqt TV channel was targeted at around 8:25 PM …
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Media role critical in opinion building: PM
Islamabad – A briefing on Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) was held on Wednesday at Prime Minister’s office with Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the chair. Minister of…
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RTI law step forward for accountable governance
ISLAMABAD: The recently-passed Right to Information (RTI) Act will be significant step forward for transparency and accountability of the government but the real challenge lies in changing the mindset and…
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Private TV channel directed to air apology
ISLAMABAD – The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has directed the private TV channel “Bol News” to air apology to viewers for casting aspersion against a serving officer of…
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Over 170 organizations around the world call on the UNESCO Executive Board to consider commitment to freedom of expression in nominating a new Director General in upcoming elections
Dear Ambassador, The future of freedom of expression is in your hands. As a member of UNESCO’s Executive Board, you will soon have a say in who will lead the…