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RESOURCE CENTER - MEDIA MONITOR |
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Thursday July 05, 2007
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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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Attack on Media
Killing
Lal Masjid: Another journalist dies in crossfire |
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Another journalist was killed Wednesday in crossfire between the law-enforcers and the Lal Masjid students, The Post learnt. Muhammad Maqsood Ahmed, 34, a reporter for Al-Qalam Magazine, was killed during exchange of fire. A resident of Attock, Maqsood, wanted to leave Jamia Hafsa Tuesday night but he couldn't because of imposition of curfew in the area. On Wednesday morning, he received bullets injuries during the crossfire and died on-the-spot. The relatives of Maqsood, however, received his body from the Lal Masjid administration. He had been contributed articles to different newspapers “Jinnah” and “Islam” on various issues.
(Jang-8) (Naw-i-Waqt-8) |
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/Fb_ShortNewsT.aspx?fbshortid=2060&fcatid=14&fstatus=Current&bcatid=14&bstatus=Current |
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Arrest
IUJ condemns arrest of journalist Saqlain Mehdi |
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The International Union of Journalists (IUJ) has condemned the arrest of veteran journalist Saqlain Mehdi, who has been sent to jail despite he is a heart patient. Mehdi, who was nominated by OPF Girls College administration in an FIR for publishing a news report. However, the issue was settled down with the mediation of State Minister for Information Senator Tariq Azeem some three years back. Mehdi was dramatically arrested from Islamabad on Monday night and later produced before Judicial Magistrate Fasial Mehmood Mir on Tuesday. The magistrate sent Mehdi to jail on judicial remand. Presently, Saqlain Mehdi is associated with two United States dailies as a freelancer. IUJ President Tom Morris has expressed shock over Mehdi's arrest and has demanded his immediate release.
(Naw-i-Waqt-2)
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=105795&catid=17 |
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Media in Court
Notice to TV channel suspended by SHC |
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The Sindh High Court on Wednesday suspended the operation of a termination notice served by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority on a television channel. According to the Pemra notice of June 27, the Royal TV owned by M/s Royal Media Network, was airing illegal transmissions without obtaining a licence under the Pemra Ordinance. It was granted ‘landing rights’ only for 100 days, on the expiry of which no extension was sought. The channel was asked to cease its operations on the pain of punitive action under the ordinance. The notice was challenged by the channel through Advocate Rasheed A. Razvi, who said the permission for ‘landing rights’ expired on February 6, following which they should either have been confirmed or terminated by Pemra. Since the channel continued its transmissions unhindered after that date, the ‘landing rights’ should be deemed to have been confirmed.
http://www.dawn.com/2007/07/05/top14.htm
http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=63263
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Media Protest
Journalists hold protest rally |
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Journalists on Wednesday held a demonstration in front of the Press Information Department (PID) to protest the government’s inability to provide protection to mediapersons during the coverage of the Lal Masjid stand-off in which two journalists have been killed and another critically injured. The journalists started the protests after observing Fateha Khwani for the souls of the two journalists and prayed for the recovery of Wahab Saleem of Daily the Post, who has been critically injured on Tuesday. They offered their full support to the bereaved families and demanded of the government to conduct an inquiry into the incident and arrest the culprits and bring them to book. They said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had done nothing to provide any group insurance cover to journalists who are turning out to be the most vulnerable segment during conflict situations.
They said it was not known as to who was responsible for the death of Maulana Masud Mehmood, a reporter of Daily Islam, who was killed on Wednesday and Javed Khan, a photo journalist of Daily Markaz killed on Tuesday. They said that unlike North American and Western European nations where health insurance was provided to journalists through either their employers or national plans, there was no such concept of a collective life insurance package for journalists in Pakistan. Fauzia Shahid, vice president of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) said that it seemed that the government had no care for the journalists. She said that journalists had become more vulnerable in hostile environments and conflict situations in Pakistan after the expansion of the private television channels. She said that journalists had to report live crisis. She said the government should meet its obligations and take some steps for the safety of journalists. She said body armours like bullet proof vests, combat helmets and other gears should be provided. |
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/07/05/top15.htm |
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Protest against journalist’s killing in Lal Masjid action |
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On the call of Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), the Khyber Union of Journalists Wednesday staged a protest demonstration against the killing of a private TV channel cameraman and injuries to other journalists during the Lal Masjid clashes in Islamabad. Dozens of journalists gathered in front of the Press Club to protest against the killing and injuring of journalists during crossfire. The protesters were led by KhUJ General Secretary Nasir Hussain, Senior Vice-president Samin Jan and Press Club president M Riaz. The protesters were carrying placards and banners inscribed demands of protection to journalists. The protesters marched on the Sher Shah Sori Road and chanted slogans against the government for its failure in providing protection to the journalists during the Lal Masjid like crises. They demanded the government to announce Rs2 million as compensation for the deceased. They expressed grave concern over violence against media men and demanded the government to redress the grievances of the journalists about their security.
(Daily Times-B2) (News-2)
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNewsT.aspx?dtlid=105804&catid=2 |
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Journalists protest attack on Khabrain offices |
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Journalists in Peshawar and Lahore on Wednesday staged a protest demonstration against attacks on the offices of Khabrain in Karachi by the city government. The protesters were led by senior vice president of Khyber Union of Journalists Samin Jan and Press Club president M Riaz who were carrying placards and banners inscribed with demands of protection to journalists and other slogans against attack on Khabrain offices in Karachi. Dozens of journalists who were gathered in front of the Peshawar Press Club were shouting full-throated slogans against the Karachi city government.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/MainNewsT.aspx?bdtl_id=6353&fb_id=2&catid=14 |
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Editorial the Daily Times “Attack on ‘Khabrain’ is disreputable” |
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A nazim of Karachi has led an armed assault on the office of the Urdu daily Khabrain. But if there was a grievance nursed by the district government against anything the paper had printed the matter could have been simply resolved. A meeting with the editor never fails to help, but those who want to take the law into their own hands never pay heed to this simple device. When the political leaders were contacted, they turned off their phones. Finally, the federal minister for information tried to intervene to get governor Sindh to end the demolition. This episode has yet again brought a bad name to the party in power in Karachi in an election year.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\07\05\story_5-7-2007_pg3_1 |
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Editorial Nawa-i-Waqt |
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In Editorial “Media ki Azadi” Newspaper comments, “Govt should not tell media about transparent media, journalists and Newspapers owners know their responsibilities very well, and performing duties with full accountability. Govt should conduct its matters with clarity and transparency. Media is like a mirror, only reflects the society.”
(Nawa-i-Waqt- Column)
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Letter to Editor “Attack on Khabrain” |
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Mir Ali, “The editorial of your newspaper (‘Khabrain office attack’, July 4, 2007) has said it all and I wholeheartedly support the Khabrain Group in its policy ‘to reveal the truth while maintaining objectivity’ and ‘its commitment to abide by that policy’. It should be proud to wear this badge of honour of exposing the truth even if is a crime in the eyes of the MQM or any other group, party, organisation or institution.”
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/LetNews.aspx?dtlid=105777&catid=4 |
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Media Miscellaneous
Media praising after prolonged media bashing |
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Report by Ansar Abbasi comments, “what is profitable is sweet and what is unprofitable is sour is the kind of the government’s reaction towards the media for its coverage of different events. The federal cabinet Wednesday showered all the praise on the media for the latter’s coverage of Lal Masjid tragedy. Nice break after prolonged media bashing by the rulers. Good to see gocernment suddenly finding the media responsible.”
(News-12)
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Ansar clinches 3rd slot in world seminar on media management |
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Ansarullah Khilji, the provincial information assistant director, has clinched third position for making best presentation in the international seminar on Radio and TV Management, held from June 13 to 27th in Beijing. The seminar was organised for managers and officials of the developing countries. Sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce (Mofcom), China, and organised by State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (Sarft), the seminar was attended by 73 delegates from 43 different developing countries. Other members of Pakistani delegation included Naveed-ul-Haq, controller engineering, PTV, and Asif Khan, programme manager, Radio Pakistan, Multan. Ansarullah Khilji, during the seminar represented delegates from Pakistan, Yemen, Eritrea, Fiji and Nepal. Eminent scholars, media professionals and communication scientists of international repute delivered lectures on China TV and International Distribution, China TV Audience Measurement and Analysis, China's RTV Development and 11th Five-Year-Plan Strategy, Conflict Management and Negotiation, basic concepts of media management and Radio Management and its Practice in China. Before the closing session, all the 73 participants were divided into 16 groups and each group made a presentation on the topics given. Pakistani team leader Ansarullah Khilji made his presentation on Media Cooperation with China and was declared as one of the best three presentations. Joseph from Zimbabwe and Elizabeth from Kenya received prizes for first and second best presentations. During two weeks stay in China, the delegates also paid visits to the great wall, China TV, China Radio, Sarft Training Centre and Radio and TV centre of Kunming, the capital city of Yunnan province.
(Daily Times-B2)
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNewsT.aspx?dtlid=105801&catid=2 |
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Electronic media full of challenges |
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Punjab information secretary Ishfaq Gondal has said that practical field in electronic media is full of challenges and one has to prove this existence in the industry. He was speaking at the concluding ceremony of two day workshop on documentary and docudrama at Lahore College for Women University on Wednesday.
(Dawn-12)
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Radio
Radio Mithi immensely popular: study |
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A research study conducted by Radio Pakistan Audience Research Cell has found that Radio Pakistan Mithi is immensely popular among the local population. The study shows that the ratio of listeners of Radio Pakistan Mithi is double to any other radio station in the country. Radio Pakistan Audience Research Cell Islamabad in its report strongly recommended that a 10kv transmitter be installed to expand the range of Radio Pakistan Mithi. The study said that Radio Pakistan Mithi which was established in September, 2005, with 12 hour transmission, has provided an opportunity to the vocalists, artists, musicians and composers of Thar to express their talents to wider audience. The radio broadcast includes informative and recreational programmes for children, students, youth, and for women folk. According to the report Radio Mithi's flagship programme “Assalam-o-Alaikum Mithi” and “Dhati Mahanja Dhole” are immensely popular.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/07/05/nat36.htm |
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Music
CD shops set on fire in Miramshah |
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Five music shops were burnt in Miramshah Bazaar on Tuesday night while unidentified men kidnapped a manager of a bank from Bannu Frontier Region adjacent to the North Waziristan Agency on Tuesday. Local people said that unidentified men sprinkled petrol over the shops at the main bazaar and set them on fire. All shops were gutted. Militants had warned cassettes and CD shop owners in the restive agency to wind up their businesses or face consequences. Meanwhile, some unidentified gunmen abducted a manager of the National Bank, Mirali branch, when he was travelling in a passenger coach in Gurbez area of the Bannu Frontier Region. Officials said that Hamayetullah was on his way to Bannu from Mirali when some gunmen stopped the passenger coach and kidnapped him. He was taken to some unknown place.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/07/05/local36.htm |
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Updated at 11:00 PST (06:00 GMT) |
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