April 23, 2014

Balochistan Assembly passes resolution to condemn attack on Hamid Mir

April 23, 2014

QUETTA: In the first sitting of its 9th session, the Balochistan Assembly Tuesday unanimously adopted a resolution condemning targeted attacks on working journalists across the country and demanding the arrest of perpetrators of such crimes. Chief Minister Dr Malik informed the lawmakers about his visit to the hospital to enquire after Geo News senior anchorperson Hamid Mir who was attacked

Amnesty International appalled over attack on Hamid Mir

April 23, 2014

LONDON: Amnesty International has revealed that Hamid Mir had on two occasions told the human rights organisation that he believed his life was under threat from different actors, including from the spooks and the Pakistani Taliban. Amnesty International’s Maya Pastakia told The News: “Both of these groups (the Taliban and agents of spy agencies) have been implicated in abuses against

A sad spectacle

April 23, 2014

“… when Taliban gunmen killed nine people at the Serena Hotel, among them a member of the Kabul press corps, Sardar Ahmad, along with his wife and two of their young children… (the) attack shocked journalists here and they issued a collective statement saying they would boycott coverage of all Taliban statements and news releases for 15 days. In that

Recover fast, PPP stands by Jang Group, Bilawal to Mir

April 23, 2014

KARACHI: PPP Patron-in-Chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Tuesday visited Geo News senior anchor Hamid Mir at the Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) and assured him of his support for the Jang/Geo Group and the freedom of press. Bilawal prayed for an early recovery of the injured journalist and said the PPP believed in the freedom of press and stood by Hamid

A war of words

April 23, 2014

The extremely tragic assassination attempt on Hamid Mir is the worst demonstration of how forces within the country are trying to stifle freedom of speech. What is equally disturbing is that Geo and Hamid’s family members immediately reacted by accusing the involvement of the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) in it. Although discretion demanded that even if they had reasons to believe

Hamid Mir attack dark side of the picture: minister

April 23, 2014

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Pervaiz Rashid has said that the attack on Hamid Mir shows the dark side of the picture. He added that no allegation had been levelled against the Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) and as such it was not an issue. Talking to mediapersons at the Pakistan-China Friendship Centre after inaugurating the National Book

Transparency access: Right to Information Act yet to be fully implemented

April 23, 2014

LAHORE: More than a 100 days have passed since the Punjab Assembly passed the Transparency Access and Right to Information (RTI) Act 2013. According to clause 7 of the Act, all public bodies should have designated and notified as many public information officers (PIO) in administrative offices as necessary within 60 days of the passing of the act. The government

The talk show dilemma

April 23, 2014

The attacks on Raza Rumi and Hamid Mir speak volumes for the risks embedded in being an analyst or an anchorperson in Pakistan. The accusing finger is pointed at various potential attackers or conspirators ranging from the Taliban to the intelligence agencies. However, there is another side of the picture. Rumi is a prolific writer and analyst but he took

CPJ shows concerns over ISI move against Geo TV

April 23, 2014

NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is greatly concerned over actions brought by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Directorate against Geo Television. In its complaint to the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), the ISI accused Geo’s parent company, the Independent Media Corporation, of conducting a “false and scandalous campaign undermining the integrity and tarnishing the image of state

Balochistan Assembly passes resolution to condemn attack on Hamid Mir

Amnesty International appalled over attack on Hamid Mir

A sad spectacle

Recover fast, PPP stands by Jang Group, Bilawal to Mir

A war of words

Hamid Mir attack dark side of the picture: minister

Transparency access: Right to Information Act yet to be fully implemented

The talk show dilemma

CPJ shows concerns over ISI move against Geo TV

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