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World Radio Day being observed today

World Radio Day being observed todayRadio Pakistan is airing special programmes to mark World Radio Day being observed today [Saturday] to highlight the role of this medium. The objective of the World Radio Day observed on February 13 is to raise greater awareness among the public about the importance

‘Media owners should share responsibility for journalists’ safety’

‘Media owners should share responsibility for journalists’ safety’ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage, while discussing the Protection of Journalists Bill 2014, suggested that media owners should attend meetings to address the issue. The committee has decided to form a subcommittee, in

Call for enforcing media laws and ethics

A one-day lecture programme for orientation with media persons on “Media Laws and Ethics” was organised by Indus-Valley Communication Concepts (ICC) in collaboration with Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) at M.B. Ansari Hall Radio Pakistan Hyderabad. Experts urged upon all stakeholders to sit together and finalise a comprehensive code of conduct through consultation and legislation. They were of the view that

Research, reference section inaugurated at Radio Pakistan

ISLAMABAD – A new research and reference section has been set up in News and Current Affairs Channel of Radio Pakistan to help make current affairs programs credible, relevant, and comprehensive. Director General Radio Pakistan, Syed Muhammad Imran Gardezi inaugurated the section here Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, he said it has been the hallmark of Radio Pakistan that it

Opposition lawmakers accuse govt of using Pemra to gag media

Opposition lawmakers accuse govt of using Pemra to gag mediaISLAMABAD: At least two opposition parties believe that the government, through the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), is trying to gag mainstream media, saying that it is the violation of the constitution which enshrines freedom

Azhar, the man who knew TV, dies

Azhar, the man who knew TV, diesISLAMABAD: Aslam Azhar, a distinguished broadcaster and media personality, died in Islamabad on Tuesday. He was 83 years old. His days in the world of the small screen are dubbed the golden years of television in Pakistan. Aslam Azhar was one

Nation marks 139th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-Azam

Nation marks 139th birth anniversary of Quaid-e-AzamISLAMABAD: The 139th birth anniversary of Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was celebrated throughout the country on Friday with full national spirit and enthusiasm. The day dawned with special prayers in mosques for the Quaid and prosperity and

Wonderful world of radio

Wonderful world of radioAs I write this week’s piece, my glance strays again and again to a much faded black and white photograph that shows my late father and some of his friends from Radio Pakistan Lahore. Standing in this group is a young lad of ten years, who appears

CPNE for finalising measures on media safety

CPNE for finalising measures on media safetyKARACHI: The Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) Media Safety and Defence Task Force meeting was held on Thursday under the supervision of the Chairman Ikram Majeed Sehgal. The meeting expressed concern over the attacks on media houses, media professionals and