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Journalists demand action against security guards

Journalists demand action against security guardsFAISALABAD: Journalists Wednesday took out a protest rally against the excesses of University of Agriculture Faisalabad’s security guards who beat TV channel cameramen and reporters a day before. The journalists from electronic and print media on Thursday were taking photographs of a protest launched

Attack on media won’t be tolerated: Marriyum

Attack on media won’t be tolerated: MarriyumISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information Marriyum Aurangzeb has condemned the attack on a DSNG van of a private news channel in Faisalabad on Tuesday. In a statement, she said no restriction can be imposed on Media in the country and the

Bail petition dismissed in cyber crime case

Bail petition dismissed in cyber crime caseLAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Monday dismissed a bail petition of a man involved in uploading objectionable material on the social media against former federal minister Firdous Ashiq Awan. Federal Investigation Agency`s (FIA) cyber crime cell had arrested Haseeb Zahid on

FIA books Dr Firdous’ opponents from PPP

FIA books Dr Firdous’ opponents from PPPSIALKOT-The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) registered a case against Sialkot-based Haseeb Zahid and Mian Umair Ashraf for allegedly “sharing highly objectionable and derogatory remarks” against PTI leader Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on social media. On June 13, 2017, the FIA had

IHC refuses to act as media regulator

IHC refuses to act as media regulatorToday, the Islamabad High Court(IHC), in compliance with the the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s order dated 31st May 2017 passed in the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) petition, passed final order in a writ petition No. 4098/2013, after hearing all the parties.

Pemra suspends action against TV channels

Pemra suspends action against TV channelsISLAMABAD: In compliance with the orders of the Supreme Court of Pakistan, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has suspended action on violations of Ramazan guidelines by some TV channels. The apex court while hearing a petition of the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA),

SC directs high court to settle PBA plea by June 5

SC directs high court to settle PBA plea by June 5The Supreme Court on Thursday heard appeals filed by the Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) against the directives issued by Pemra regarding dramas, morning shows, advertisements and Ramazan transmissions. IHC Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui