Wednesday October 04, 2006

A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues

MEDIA BANNED

Closure of FM radio in Balakot condemned

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has condemned the closure of FM-103 radio station in Balakot by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) at a time when the first anniversary of the worst earthquake in Pakistan's history is approaching. A statement issued by the PFUJ termed the action discriminatory and an attack on the freedom of expression. In the past also, the statement said, the authorities had taken action against FM-103 in Lahore and the latest action was an attempt to silence the voice of dissent because the radio had been critical of government's failure in the affected areas and broadcast stories about alleged misuse of funds meant for rehabilitation.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/10/04/nat17.htm

Cable operators fined for Pemra code violations

The Council of Complaints of the Punjab chapter of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on Tuesday slapped fines on cable operators for showing proscribed channels and violating the limit of in-house ones. A warning was also issued to FM radio stations for passing personal and derogatory remarks against individuals in the talk shows and news programmes.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/10/04/nat34.htm

FM LISTENING:

FM 101 is not different from other FM channels; yet the difference is that it is owned by the government. With the difference in the ownership it is run with a slight different policy but the main objective is to provide 24 hours entertainment to masses.
http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNews.aspx?dtlid=62181&catid=17

ARTICLE:

The Wired World

By Raba Shahid

The world wide web emerged primarily as a text bases medium. However, over the past few years, thanks to the evolution of technology, it has become increasingly permeated with rich media and audio-visual content…… Spider (October)

Video Dressinf

By Faras Ghani

A video editing software not only allows the recorded file to be edited (cut and pruned), it also has special effects, transitions and the ability to add text and titles on offer. A wise use of all these functions results in commendable results complementing the work done beforehand…… Spider (October )

COMPILED by: Sajid Gondal, Media Monitor, Internews Pakistan (www.internews.org.pk)

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