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RESOURCE CENTER - MEDIA MONITOR |
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Wednesday May 09, 2007
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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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TV Broadcast Blockage in Sindh
Walkout in NA against blockage of TV channels |
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The opposition on Tuesday staged a token walkout from the National Assembly when the speaker reserved his ruling after a debate on adjournment motions of the opposition on blockage of transmissions of Geo TV and other local channels in Karachi and Lahore on May 5 while providing live coverage of the caravan of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Dr Sher Afghan Niazi informed the House that according to the opposition, the transmission of local TV channels was suspended in Karachi and Lahore by a specific organization and, therefore, the government was not responsible for it.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7717 |
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Govt feigns ignorance on TV blackouts, promises probe |
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The government on Tuesday feigned ignorance about who caused the private television blackouts in Karachi and some other towns in Sindh province at the weekend when Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry made a tumultuous trip to Lahore, but it promised in the National Assembly to probe the matter and said it would not allow such an incident to occur again. The government’s position on the issue was given out by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Sher Afgan Khan Niazi amid token protest walkouts by the opposition from the house and journalists from the press gallery. The opposition parties walked out after Speaker Chaudhry Amir Hussain reserved his ruling on whether to admit or reject several of their adjournment motions seeking a debate on the issue and journalists protested against Mr Niazi’s remarks that put the blame only on possible technical faults for the blockage of three television channels -- Aaj, Geo, and ARYOne World.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-1) (Jang-1)
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/09/top4.htm |
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JI condemns the blocking of transmission |
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Coordinating Secretary Information Jamiat Islami Nazar ul Islam Danish has condemned the blocking of TV transmission in Sindh. He termed the action a dictatorial act against freedom of press and expression. He said dictators were always afraid of media. The action was condemnable and JI strongly protest the blockage.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-8)
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Media Protest
PFUJ fears more media harassment |
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The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) fears more pressure, “forced suspension” and threats on media, particularly TV channels, based on the country’s politically charged atmosphere. In a press statement released on Tuesday, the PFUJ added that if political parties were showing such intolerance several months before the elections, “what kind of pressure will the media face when the elections are actually upon us?” It hoped that the political parties would avoid pressuring the media on May 12 when Pakistan Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry arrives in Karachi to address the bar.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\09\story_9-5-2007_pg7_26 |
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Critique on Media
False death news of defense minister by private channel spread shock |
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Defense Minister Rao Skinder Iqbal is suffering severe heart problems, and hospitalized for treatment in Punjab Institute of cardiology in Lahore. Now he is recovering and in complete senses. Last day a private channel telecasted the news of his death that spread panic in circles close to defense minister. On hearing the news Governor Punjab and higher civil and military officials reached the hospital to acquire his condition of health. Relatives of Defense Minister have strongly condemned it and protested against the channel.
(Khabrian-3)
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Media ki Azadian (Liberties of media) |
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Ummat Columnist Prof Tariq Sidique says, “He is waiting for neat and clean programs by our independent channels in according to our customs and culture. TV channel should not be allowed to present such programs that are against our culture. Our channels are airing such programs that provide chance to Sonia Ghandi to make fun of our norms and culture.”
(Ummat-Column)
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Media Miscellaneous
PIMS doctors stopped from talking to media |
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Doctors of the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) were stopped from giving any information to media through a circular issued by Fazale Haddi, the hospital’s executive director, on Tuesday. The circular, seen by Daily Times, has been sent to all departments of the hospital, stating that nobody is allowed to give interviews or issue statements to media. Haddi warned of strict action against those violating the directives. The circular was issued just days after Dr Wasim Khawaja was transferred from the hospital, reportedly because he provided information to journalists on the number of gastroenteritis patients at the hospital.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\09\story_9-5-2007_pg11_8 |
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Police failed to arrest murderer of journalist |
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Almost six months have been passed away of the brutal murder of veteran journalist and former resident editor PPI Islamabad Malik Mummad Ismail but the capital police have failed to show progress in the case. In a press statement Tuesday the sons and brothers of veteran journalist demanded of Prime Minister Shukat Aziz and high ups of capital police for early arrest of murder.
(News-5)
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Woolmer footage: Pak journalist to send defamation notices to BBC and Indian channels |
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Sports Journalist Ahsan Qureshi has decided to send defamation notices to BBC, Indian and Pakistani channels for airing the footage in which Pakistani journalists were shown standing in lobby outside the room of dead Coach Bob Woolmer. He has said that after airing the woolmer’s footage, a negative image had emerged about him and he was suffering huge tension and stress. Sports journalist held a press conference in Karachi press club with his lawyer and announced to send defamation notices to channels.
(Khabrian-3)
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M A Niazi recovering fast |
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M A Niazi, the Executive Editor of The Nation, who was admitted to Mayo Hospital after he suffered a stroke, is out of danger and is fast recovering. Talking to The Post Monday, Prof Mushtaq Ahmad, professor of medicine and the member of a doctors' team who are treating Niazi, said that Niazi is recovering fast and can open his eyes and makes some gestures. However, he did not tell the exact time for his complete recovery.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/CityNewsT.aspx?dtlid=96241&catid=3 |
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Music
Bid to bomb video shops foiled |
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An attempt to blow up video shops at a local bazaar in Tangi town of district Chasadda was foiled when a bomb planted there by some terrorists was disposed of before its going off, police said. "The bomb, weighing two kgs, was successfully disposed of by the bomb disposal squad," the police informed the media and said that the video shops in the bazaar were the target of the miscreants. The miscreants were regularly hurling threats to the people involved in video shops in the district to close their business or face dire consequences as, they said, this business is un-Islamic. The recovery of the bomb has spread panic among the local population especially the runners of music and video shops. It may be noted here that some days back over 22 shops were destroyed in a series of bomb blasts in Charsadda. Fearing attacks from miscreants, over a dozen markets have already been closed in Charsadda.
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http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/may-2007/9/index14. |
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Radio
Radio Khyber celebrates first anniversary |
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Radio Khyber celebrated its first anniversary in Jamurad, Khyber Agency on Monday. According to official statement issued here on Tuesday, radio Khyber was set up in Jamurd on May 07, 2006 after three other community radio stations were set up in Wana, Miranshah, and Razmak as part of government’s campaign to counter the onslaught of illegal FM stations in tribal areas.
(Daily Times-A2)
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Fm listening | FM spectrum, Shup Gup and much music |
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Usually on FM channels we hear interviews of people belonging to various walks of life. But 'FM Spectrum' is one of the unique shows in the history of FM channels where listeners could hear their favourite RJs from all FM stations sharing their life and professional experiences. The show is aired every Saturday from 10:00pm to 12:00am on FM-101. To learn more about the show and the mind behind this unique idea, The Post team approached Shahzebul Haq Malik, the presenter of the show.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=96232&catid=17 |
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Art
Dawn’s Art for Charity show opens in capital |
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The travelling “Art for Charity” exhibition featuring coloured and black and white photographs of international photographers opened at the Khaas Art Gallery here on Monday.
The week-long exhibition was arranged by the Dawn Group of Newspapers as part of the national relief effort to provide assistance to the victims of the October 2005 earthquake that struck the northern Pakistan and Azad Kashmir. The two artists — Sheikha Latifa bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, daughter of UAE Vice-President Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, and graphic designer and photographer Uschi Schmitt-Ladanyi — explore the world and better understand themselves while creating luminous works of art.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/09/nat12.htm |
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Telecommunication
Cellphone snatching — a ubiquitous crime |
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Cellphone theft is a common enough phenomenon, especially as much of the street crime in the city is based on it. An easy and achievable target, anytime, anywhere, it is sure to remain very popular with petty thieves. When The News conducted a survey, it discovered that there are some common factors in the crime, and that most people have been victims more than once. Misbah Akhter, an employee at Johnson and Johnson has lost various cellphones to thieves eight times. Describing some of his worst experiences he states that the last incident took place a few weeks ago, when he, along with his aunt were going to Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Block 13- to visit his grandmother. He says he was parking his vehicle in front of a flat and the engine was still running, when, all of sudden, a hand entered his side window, switched off the ignition and then removed the keys. It was done with such finesse that Akhter thought it was an acquaintance from the apartments, as he’d been warned by his aunt that the residents do not like too much noise. But then a person brandished a TT pistol and ordered him to hand over his wallet, mobile handset, gold ring and his aunt’s bangles.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=55041 |
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PTA decides to give 3 G licenses |
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Pakistan Telecommunication has taken final decision to grant 3 G licenses in Pakistan. Sources of PTA have informed that date for auction of licenses will be announced soon. After induction of 3 G technology in telecommunication sector, new modern services will be introduced in mobile industry. Telecommunication companies have welcomed the PTA decision to introduce 3 G technology.
(Jang-8)
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Internet
Poor internet connectivity bane of users |
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Local internet users have questioned the effectiveness of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in ensuring quality services in the wake of persistent poor internet connectivity. People and professionals including journalists are faced with sluggish service that causes abnormal delays in web brwossing and uploading of files and pictures.
(Dawn-18)
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Are cyber cafes corrupting teenagers? |
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Internet has turned out to be an integral part of our daily life; however, its usage in the net cafes by teenagers raises serious questions for all concerned. Whether one agrees or not, internet cafes in twin cities are most favorite hangouts providing chatting, web surfing and access to all sorts of movies to its customers both teens and mature without any fear or threat whatsoever.
(News-13)
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Copy Rights
Letter to Editor “No to plagiarism” |
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Amjad Ali Khan “This is with reference to your editorial titled "No to plagiarism" published on May 4. You have done a great job by taking a stand on such an important topic and which is the root of much evils. Currently ten students of a well-known and upcoming university in Clifton were given an 'F' grade when the final reports of their logic course were found to be plagiarized. The management completely backed this decision and I think this was vital since now no student at the said institution will think of plagiarizing. This type of strict rule should be practiced by every university of Pakistan. This is the only way in which we can minimize plagiarism.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=54915 |
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Updated at 11:00 PST (06:00 GMT) |
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