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Censoring cinema

Censoring cinemaThe press has been able to consolidate its freedom after several struggles. And today it is generally free from government pressure. There are still other forces which do not allow it to be completely free. Yet among all the democracies in the world,

Issues facing journalists highlighted

Issues facing journalists highlightedISLAMABAD: It is unfortunate that journalists always highlight issues of marginalised segments of society but when they lose their own lives in the line of duty, no one remembers them. This was stated by senior journalist Nawaz Raza

Concerns voiced over crackdown on media in Balochistan

Concerns voiced over crackdown on media in BalochistanShowing grave concerns over the Balochistan government’s attempts to close down newspapers and harass journalists and their representatives, civil society and rights activists said on Friday it had become difficult

Journalists’ safety bill rejected

Journalists’ safety bill rejectedISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee on Thursday rejected the government’s bill on the safety of journalists and set up a three-member subcommittee to draft another bill in consultation with stakeholders which will be tabled as a

Freedoms constrained

Freedoms constrainedFreedom in Pakistan, especially if considering the internet and its multiplying roles in daily life, is something of an illusion. Governments worldwide fear the ‘net’ and the anarchic freedoms it represents, freedoms of speech and expression that governments find inconvenient and

Ayub’s attack on Progressive Papers

Ayub’s attack on Progressive PapersMazhar Ali Khan recounts events of that fateful day in April 1959 when Pakistan’s press suffered its most grievous blow. WHEN the people of our land attain full freedom and genuine democracy, and Pakistan’s history

PFUJ concerned over threats to media in Balochistan

PFUJ concerned over threats to media in BalochistanISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed deep concern over the ever-increasing danger of attacks on working journalists in Balochistan by extremists and religious bigots. According

Ex-CM concerned at closure of press clubs in Balochistan

Ex-CM concerned at closure of press clubs in BalochistanISLAMABAD: Dr Abdul Malik Baloch, a former chief minister of Balochistan and leader of the National Party, on Wednesday expressed concern over forced closure of several press clubs in the province and stoppage of newspaper distribution in

PTV, Radio Pakistan to launch dedicated children content: Marriyum

PTV, Radio Pakistan to launch dedicated children content: MarriyumISLAMABAD: ISLAMABAD, Nov 6 (APP): Minister of State for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday informed the Senate that dedicated efforts were being made to enhance duration of programmes for children on Pakistan Television