The News<\/em> on January 8 published a photograph which showed defaced murals of respected citizens and rights activists being restored at the boundary walls of Karachi Press Club (KPC) which had been defaced with hateful graffiti by activists of the politico-religious organization during a rally on January 4.<\/p>\n A mob of politico-religious organization scrawled messages at KPC boundary walls, they curse media and demanded immediate arrest and execution of Asia Bibi and Shaan Taseer son of Salman Taseer, and also demanded to release their arrested leaders .<\/p>\n On January 4 at the occasion of Salman Taseer\u2019s death anniversary, Tehreek Labbaik Ya Rasool Allah (TLY) had arranged two separate pro-blasphemy law rallies. On January 6, The Express Tribune <\/em>published a news story while daily Intekhab, The Nation, Dawn <\/em>published photographs of the defaced walls of KPC.<\/p>\n Muttahida Quami Movement (London) condemned the incident of defaced murals at KPC boundary walls, reported daily Jang<\/em> and daily Amn<\/em> on January 8.<\/p>\n Electronic Media code of conduct<\/strong><\/p>\n Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Absar Alam announced the authority will soon start interactive sessions with the stakeholders for improving code of conduct on electronic media with the title, \u201cThe code of conduct, a collective responsibility\u201d.<\/p>\n The purpose of this initiative is to have an open discussion on Electronic Media Code of Conduct 2015, to get feedback from the relevant stakeholders on improving the regulatory function of the PEMRA and to bridge the gap between the regulatory authority and its relevant stakeholders.<\/p>\n The panel discussions are namely \u201cMedia: Independent but Less Responsible? \u201cFake Images and Fake News: How Social Media is Affecting Journalism\u201d and \u201cRatings vs. Truth: Does Pakistani Electronic Media follow professional standards?\u201d 92 News, Abb Takk, ARY News, Capital TV, Express News, Jaag TV, News One on January 6 aired tickers, breakings news while \u00a0The News, The Nation, The Express Tribune <\/em>on January 7 reported the story.<\/p>\n The News <\/em>on January 7 published a news analysis written by Mian Saif-ur-Rehman covering the issue of Lahore High Court\u2019s (LHC) decision to annul PEMRA\u2019s bidding process. The judgment of LHC that declared broadcasters eligible for DTH satellite TV licences is an important guideline to PEMRA to correct its policy since 2009.<\/p>\n Justice for slain journalist Shan Dahar<\/strong><\/p>\n PPF and slain victim Shan Dahar\u2019s family demanded government to re-open Dahar\u2019s murder case. His sister Fauzia while addressing the press conference at Karachi Press Club (KPC) said Shan\u2019s killing was targeted because of his stories on the illicit sale of medicines donated by NGOs in a local hospital and his killers are roaming and hurling dire threats of killing her for pursuing the murder case of her brother.\u00a0 They demanded Sindh Government to give announced money for his children education, reported Regional Times<\/em> on January 4.<\/em><\/p>\n As per another story Fauzia along with martyred journalist\u2019s daughters Aalia and Raina arranged a condolence ceremony on the 3rd<\/sup> death anniversary of Dahar at Larkana Press Club. \u00a0Speakers demanded justice for journalist and also criticized delays in inquiry, reported Regional Times, <\/em>daily Dunya <\/em>on January 2; while daily Intekhab <\/em>reported the story on January 3.<\/p>\n Reporter detained and released<\/strong><\/p>\n Imdad Phulpoto, Samaa\u2019s station head in Sukkur was released on January 5, after being beaten, tortured and detained by police.<\/p>\n In the morning of January 5, Phulpoto along with his brother and cousin were beaten and arrested by Khairpur Police led by SSP Imran Mirza. ARY News, Geo News, Samaa aired tickers, breakings news and programs on January 5; while daily Intekhab<\/em> on January 7 reported the story.<\/p>\n The motive behind arrest was not mentioned by channels and newspaper; however Samma claimed that ruling party persons were behind the victimization of the reporter.<\/p>\n TV reporter injured in attack<\/strong><\/p>\n Reporter M. Azeem Sarwar and Bureau reporter Atif Imran Baloch of a private TV channel were beaten by Rafique Bandeesha, when they reached in front of their office building. Khanewal Press Club president Sajid Parveez condemned this act and demanded CM Punjab, RPO Multan and DPO Khanewal to arrest involved suspects and punish them, reported daily Nawa-i-Waqt on January 4.<\/p>\n Motive behind attack, details of accused and the name of TV channel was not mentioned by the newspaper.<\/p>\n Journalist arrested for reporting<\/strong><\/p>\n A free lance video journalist of Khairpur, Sirajuudin Shahwani was arrested on January 3 for his reporting over poor performance of police. Local journalist Ghullam Qadir Soomro, Sanaullah Memon, Khan Muhammad Solangi, and Mithal Khuhro recorded their protest against police for arresting their colleague and demanded officials to take notice of this matter; otherwise they will expand their protesting circle, reported Regional Times<\/em> on January 4.<\/p>\n LHC issues notice to Jang<\/em> Group<\/strong><\/p>\n Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notice against printer and published of Jang<\/em> Group Mir Shakeel Ur Rehman, Javed Ur Rehman and columnist Ansar Abbasi over the news story published in 2009 on Nanhoo Goria and Justice (retd) Bilal. LHC said, Justice Bilal was given clean chit by the court and the report was published on baseless facts and contempt of courts whoever scandalize judiciary must submit explanation over it.<\/p>\n LHC Chief justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah observed that the court could not stay silent while the judiciary is being scandalized, listening to a petition by Mazhar Ali and others, reported ARY News channel and The Express Tribune<\/em> on January 5.<\/p>\n Female journalists face more surveillance<\/strong><\/p>\n Study titled \u201csurveillance of female journalists in Pakistan\u201d conducted by digital rights foundation states that public keeps closer watch on Female journalist than state. State surveillance is more systematic and efficient monitoring and social surveillance audience, political parties, non-state actors, fellow journalists and personal contacts.<\/p>\n According findings, women journalist face as same difficulties as male journalist, people more focus on appearance, character and discourage women. This study recommended that state and media organizations take safety measures to protect female journalists towards this serious issue, published in Dawn<\/em> on January 2.<\/p>\n Articles\/ Editorials<\/strong><\/p>\n Sensationalism in electronic media <\/strong><\/p>\n Pakistan Today<\/em> published an article with the title \u201cSensationalism in electronic media\u201d written by Abuzar Salman Khan Niazi, media plays a significant in any society and fourth pillar of the state but unfortunately Pakistani media especially electronic media not full fill their responsibilities and exaggerate the issues or news that much time damages Pakistan image and portray wrong perception among the audience. Most of the TV channels and Anchors only chase higher ratings.<\/p>\n Media Freedom<\/strong><\/p>\n Dawn <\/em>published an editorial entitled \u201cMedia Freedom\u201d on January 2, according to CPJ annual report 2016, \u201cdid not identify anyone singled out for murder in Pakistan because of journalistic work\u201d but it\u2019s not mean there have been no targeted murder in country. In August, Dawn News cameraman Mehmood Khan and Aaj TV cameraman Shehzad Ahmed were killed in a bomb blast at the Quetta Civil Hospital while the coverage of murder of the president of the Balochistan Bar Association.<\/p>\n Extremism Unchecked <\/strong><\/p>\n Dawn on January 7 published an editorial entitled \u201cExtremism Unchecked\u201d which discussed the defaced murals at Karachi press club\u2018s boundary wall.\u00a0 In October 2016, a group of artists, painted those women who played a significant role in the society.<\/p>\n The painting had been defaced with hateful graffiti by activists of the politico-religious organization during a rally on January 4.<\/p>\n Press Club Elections <\/strong><\/p>\n Annual elections of Qazi Ahmed Press Club (Qazi Ahmed, a town in Shaheed Benazir Abad District, Sindh) and Thar Press Club, Mitthi also held, reported daily Express<\/em>, daily Nawa-i-Waqt<\/em> on January 2 and daily Jang<\/em> on January 3.<\/p>\n While on January 3, daily Pakistan<\/em> and January 6 The Nation<\/em> reported the, oath taking ceremony of newly elected members of Badin Press Club and Shikarpur Press Club.<\/p>\n Ahfaz-ur-Rehman\u2018s book second edition<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior journalist Ahfaz-ur-Rehman\u2018s book second edition book titled \u201cSab Say Bari Jang\u201d (The Biggest War), which narrates the struggle of journalist\u2019s movement in General Ziaul Haq\u2019s era 1977-1978.<\/p>\n \u201cDuring the movement 523 people were arrested which included journalists, human rights activists, political workers and labour leaders. The people arrested were prosecuted in military courts and four of them were flogged publically\u201d, reported daily Dunya<\/em>, daily Nawa-i-Waqt <\/em>on January 7 and Dawn <\/em>on January 8.<\/p>\n Media Obituaries\/ Condolence reference<\/strong><\/p>\n Syed Ghazanfar Uddin<\/strong><\/p>\n Syed Ghazan\u00adfar Uddin, a journalist and former senior sub-editor of Dawn, passed away on January 5. Mr Ghazanfar joined Dawn<\/em> in 1978 and served the organization till 2002, reported Dawn<\/em> on January 6.<\/p>\n Rauf Shaikh<\/strong><\/p>\n Senior journalist and editor coordination of The News<\/em> Rauf Shaikh passed away on January 7. He started his journalistic career from The Pakistan Times<\/em>, in the early 1980s; he had been working with The News<\/em> since 1991. Geo News and The News <\/em>on January 8 reported the story.<\/p>\n Ishrat U Khan<\/strong><\/p>\n A condolence reference was held over the demise of journalist Ishrat Khan, organized at Moro (Naushehro Feroze District) Press Club under supervision of president Arshad U Khan, reported Regional Times <\/em>on January 3 and daily Dunya<\/em> on January 4.<\/p>\n PPF monitored 33 items out of which there were 19 tickers, six detailed news, four breaking news, three programs and one headline related to Pakistani media that were covered in the following television channels: 92 News, Aaj News, Abb Takk, ARY News, Capital TV, Dawn News, Dunya News, Express News, Geo News, Jaag News, Neo News, News One, Samaa and TV One.<\/p>\n Out of 55 news items there were 26 events coverage, 11 press releases, six press conferences, four photographs, three press briefings, three opinions, one interview and one analysis published in English and Urdu dailies including Dawn, The News, The Nation, The Express Tribune, Business Recorder, Pakistan Today, Regional Times, Balochistan Express, <\/em>daily<\/em> Jang, <\/em>daily<\/em> Dunya, <\/em>daily<\/em> Express, <\/em>daily<\/em> Nawa-i-Waqt, <\/em>daily<\/em> Intikhab, <\/em>daily<\/em> Amn, <\/em>daily<\/em> Pakistan.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"![\"PPF](\"https:\/\/www.pakistanpressfoundation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/11\/124-3.jpg\" "\\"PPF")
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