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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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Media Protest |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2007/09/070906_journalist_hostage_aw.shtml |
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Media in Courts
BHC orders medical treatment Munir Mengal |
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A division bench of the Balochistan High Court (BHC) has ordered the officials concerned of the provincial home department to provide medical treatment to petitioner Munir Ahmed Mengal, detained under Section 3 of the MPO. The order came when his mother informed the court on Thursday that his son was suffering seriously and authorities were not providing medical treatment to him. Advocate General Salahuddin Mengal submitted the letter of the Home department regarding extension of detention period of the petitioner for another month on the grounds that he is involved in anti-state activities, is a potential threat to law and order, and has close links with the Baloch Liberation Army.
Besides, it stated that he has launched a website “Baloch Voice” spreading anti-state propaganda, causing damage to the national integrity. He is also wanted for launching a Balochi language TV channel “Baloch Voice” on the pattern of the website aimed at destabilising the country. The advocate general also submitted another letter of the Home department, stating that a joint investigation team has been constituted for interrogating the detainee. The bench consisting of BHC Chief Justice Amanullah Khan Yasinzai and Justice Akhtar Zaman Malghani was hearing a constitutional petition filed by Munir Mengal on Aug 15, challenging his detention. The matter will be taken up again for hearing on Sept 10. |
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=71286 |
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Critique on Media
Letter to Editor, “Excessive freedom” |
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Arif, “Hardly any day goes by when we do not hear about the unprecedented media freedom in the country. Whether or not the media is really ‘free’ is a long debate. But what I would like to know is whether this ‘relative freedom’ that the media enjoys today has done anything for the collective good of the nation. Although the media is doing a good job of keeping the public informed, I still believe that today’s excessive media freedom has caused some negative effects, namely dishonesty or extreme bias in journalism. If the media can overcome these negativities, it would go a long way in the media revolution in Pakistan.” |
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/LetNews.aspx?dtlid=116619&catid=4 |
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Letter to Editor, “Role of the media” |
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Aun Hussain, “Lately we have been bombarded by advertisements, on TV and in newspapers, on how the now ubiquitous General Musharraf is taking the country towards prosperity and greatness. The advertisements on television also show Pervez Elahi’s reforms that are transforming Punjab. These marketing campaigns have the dual goal of bolstering the failing popularity of the current regime and muzzling the media by providing generous contributions to their bottom lines through contributions from the national exchequer. It is shameful that public money is being wasted in this way. Is this why we pay taxes? But then, I guess Musharaff is working on a one-point agenda of continuing his rule and does not concern himself about such matters. While it is my sincere belief that the media has brought about a silent revolution in this country and has contributed immensely towards our national growth and integration, it still needs to question how such falsified and propagandist advertisements can be allowed to run on their pages/channels with public money. In case the media decides that it will not stop showing such advertisements, it should also run advertisements for other parties that directly question the claims of the government. |
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\09\07\story_7-9-2007_pg3_7 |
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Media Workshop
2nd phase of training workshop by Intermedia |
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Intermedia a media development origination is conducting series of Training workshops for media men on issue based election reporting. In 2nd phase, advance training workshop will be held in Islamabad starting from Sep 08, 2007 to Sep 12, 2007.
(Khabrian-2)
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Media Miscellaneous
Media to help curb terrorism: Musharraf |
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President General Pervez Musharraf has termed extremism and terrorism a "national issue" and urged the media to create awareness among the people about these challenges. "Unless we control extremism and terrorism, Pakistan's future will remain at stake," the president warned.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/Ba_ShortNewsT.aspx?fbshortid=2233&bcatid=14&bstatus=Current&fcatid=14&fstatus=Current |
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Govt-media ties good: Aziz |
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Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Thursday dispelled the impression that relationship between the government and media had soured after recent incidents. He was talking to media personnel after laying the foundation stone for the National Press Club in the federal capital. The ceremony was held at the Prime Minister secretariat for security reasons. Mr Aziz said that at times media did ‘cross the line’ but the government “shows tolerance and understanding”. The National Press Club will be built in the city’s F-6/1 sector at an estimated cost of Rs170 million. Mr Aziz said the government had given unprecedented freedom to media which should enable it to play a responsible and balanced role in a democratic society. He urged the media to exercise its freedom in the national interest. “You need to differentiate between a critic and a cynic. Critic analyses facts he said. He said that the presidential elections would be held between Sept 15 and Nov 15, to be followed by general elections in the next few months. He said the ruling coalition partners were geared up for electoral activity and opposition parties were also expected to participate. He hoped that people would cast their votes “carefully and honestly”. Referring to the Wage Board Award for journalists, the prime minister said that unity in the ranks of journalists would help them achieve success. He said the government had contacted newspaper owners and there had been some development over the issue. “We want … every journalist in the country to be given due rights,” he added. He announced a grant of Rs40 million for the National Press Club. He also announced free medical treatment for journalists in government hospitals.
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PUJ asks to restore 17 holidays for hawkers |
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Punjab Union of Journalists (PUJ) has urged newspaper owners and APNS to restore 17 holidays for hawkers community. PUJ has condemned the statement of Hameed Haroon. It was announced in a unanimous resolution to restore holidays for hawkers. It was agreed that hawkers and PUJ will not accept any settlement beyond demands of community.
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Pak Media role urged against issues of UK based Pak community |
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Leader of British Asian community Khursheed Ahmed has urged Pakistani media to voice issues faced by UK based Pakistani community. He was addressing a function in Lahore.
(Jang-3)
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Media role sought against smoking |
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District Health Officer Dr Fazale Maula urged the media to play role in making the anti-smoking campaign a success. "Rs 1000-100,000 fine could be slapped on the people who would defy anti-smoking law, she said while addressing a seminar at Rural Health Centre, Barakahu, organised to launch a campaign against smoking. Large number of doctors, teachers, traders, transporters, restaurant owners and dignitaries of the area attended the seminar.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=116689&catid=17 |
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Iranian media team visits the Nation office |
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Pakistan feels that if United States decides to attack Iran, Pakistan would be next in the line. The Editor-in-Chief of The Nation and Nawa-i-Waqt Majid Nizami was addressing a six-member Iranian media team that called upon him Thursday afternoon. The Editor of The Nation Arif Nizami was also present on the occasion. The Editor- in -Chief briefed in detail about the publications of the group and told the visiting Iranian team that the group had a political viewpoint and the same was reflective in the various publications of the group.
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http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/sep-2007/7/localnews3.php |
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Hasan Abidi remembered |
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Tributes were paid to the eminent journalist and poet, Hasan Abidi, at a program held on Thursday at the local press club to mark his second death anniversary.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/09/07/local19.htm |
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Dawn’s wedding show |
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A two-day “Dawn Wedding Extravaganza and Beauty and Wellness Show” gets under way at the Pearl Continental Hotel here on Saturday (Sept 8) at 11am. According to a coordinator of the event, the wedding extravaganza will showcase exquisite wear for brides and grooms, latest trends in bridal jewellery and a wide range of the most voguish cosmetics. Entry to the show is free.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/09/07/local18.htm |
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Television
Study links attention problems to TV viewing |
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Watching television more than two hours a day early in life can lead to attention problems later in adolescence according to study released on Tuesday. The roughly 40 percent increase in attention problems among heavy TV viewers was observed in both boys and girls and was independent of whether a diagnosis of attention deficit/hyper activity disorder was made prior to adolescence.
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Radio
FJWU radio conducts live transmission |
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The FJWU VoW Radio (FM 96.6) conducted a live transmission from 8am to 4pm on Sep 6 to commemorate the National Defence Day and to pay homage to the people and forces of Pakistan. The live transmission was based on special programs broadcasted in connection with the day.
(News-13)
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNewsT.aspx?dtlid=116694&catid=2 |
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Movies
Rose Cinema to be demolished |
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In Rawalpindi, city where cinema entertainment is on its last leg, the authorities on Thursday decided to demolish another motion picture house - Rose Cinema - for expanding the building of the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital. Provincial Health Minister Chaudhry Mohammed Iqbal, who visited the hospital on the request of its administration on Thursday, directed the Rawal Town municipal administration to demolish the cinema house for the expansion of the hospital. The management of the hospital and the cinema owners have been at loggerheads over the existence of the cinema house in front of the hospital with the former demanding bulldozing of the cinema building. |
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/09/07/nat18.htm |
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Art
National Art Gallery: a 20-year-wait |
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Rs 456 million spent on the project | More than 700 master pieces on display
At least after over 20 years the National Art Gallery (NAG) has come into existence to entertain art lovers. Surrounded by beautiful green mountains of Margalla Hills behind the Marriott Hotel, the huge building complex of the NAG has been completed after a long delay and wastage of funds. The delay in the construction of the gallery not only hindered the promotion of arts in the federal capital but also caused huge financial loss. Many big names were behind the delay and are still hidden due to their influence in the federal capital. During the past 20 years twice funds and support were allocated in 1986 and then in 1992 but somehow project failed to materialise within the timeframe. The foundation stone was laid in March 1996 but funding was then diverted to construct a convention centre. DG Naeem Tahir refused to comment on the issue owing to the sensitivity of the matter and involvement of many eminent personalities and bureaucrats. When put the same query to Jamal Shah, he pleaded ignorance. Under tight security the beautiful arts castle with huge gates invites the visitors to step inside. Nearly, Rs 456 million were spent on the gallery. |
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/ShortNewsT.aspx?shortid=4411&catid=2 |
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Books
Pakistani novelist on shortlist for Booker Prize |
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‘The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ by Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid is one of the finalists for the Man Booker Prize, Britain’s most prestigious award for fiction.’ The Reluctant Fundamentalist’ is a critically praised novel about a westernized middle-class Pakistani whose life is transformed by the Sept 11 attacks.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/09/07/top5.htm |
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PIMS e-library lacks computers |
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Doctors and postgraduate students serving at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) cannot fully benefit from the e-journals facility due to shortage of computers at the main electronic library. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) had provided access to around 20,000 e–journals related to the medical profession. Talking to Daily Times, e-library Chief Mushahid Hussain said the commission had provided them with static Internet Protocol (IP) of eight databases to access e-journals. He said the library had four computers and needs four more to facilitate students. There are no proper technicians to run the e-library, he added. He said the Ripha University had given access to 20,000 e-journals through the commission.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\09\07\story_7-9-2007_pg11_12 |
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Advertising
Billboards a constant threat |
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Despite the tall claims of the district governments, numerous billboards are still posing a constant threat to the citizens. In the past, the district management gave assurances to remove huge billboards but nothing practical was done.
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Copyrights
Dealing with piracy by M.A.Vasiq Eqbal |
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“Some publishing houses have started publishing low price editions after acquiring licences, but still the numbers are quite small. If the government wants foreign investment, it should first change the atmosphere according to international markets, and also give official support to the private sector. Leading foreign investors are reluctant to invest in Pakistan, which means that the government will have to take substantial steps to get rid of piracy, because as they say, “There is no sweet without sweat.”
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/OpinionNews.aspx?dtlid=116612&catid=11 |
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Internet
City Diary | No check on obscene internet cafes |
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Internet cafés and clubs in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad instead of providing knowledge, information and education to the young generation are engaged in promoting obscenity by setting up private porn shows at very nominal rates.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=116688&catid=17 |
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Telecommunication
Retailers come under PTA’s microscope: Cell phone connection ills |
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Retailers and not the franchises of cell phone companies are ‘mainly responsible’ for issuance of connections without maintaining record, reveals a survey conducted by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority. The PTA had started a random inspection of mobile phone companies’ franchises and retailers throughout the country in the first week of last month. Initial findings reveal that “a good number of retailers are not following the instructions regarding issuance of mobile phone connections. Such retailers do not bother to obtain a copy of computerised national identity card (CNIC) from the person to whom they issue a SIM”. The SIMs of one cellular company (Paktel) are even being sold at different intersections in Lahore, says the survey. |
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/09/07/nat37.htm |
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