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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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Assault
Press club chairman tortured |
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Chairman press club Tehsile Peplian District Mianwali Fayyaz Hussain was tortured by eight armed persons. He was forcefully pulled out from home and was tortured in bazaar. Local police was not taking any action. Journalists have demanded from Interior Minister and Information Minister for action against the culprits of attack on journalist. Journalists meeting held to condemn the hostility against press club chairman. Hafeez ullah Shah chaired the meeting.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-3)
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Media in Courts
SC bans debate on CJP reference |
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday prohibited discussions, comments and write-ups likely to interfere with the legal process in connection with the presidential reference against Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and the constitutional petitions on the subject. The SC issued a “code of conduct” for the general public, the lawyer community and the print and electronic media notifying, “the reference against Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, chief justice of Pakistan is sub judice before the Supreme Judicial Council and the constitution petitions on the subject are sub judice before the full court of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. Discussions, comments, or write ups which are likely to interfere with the legal process, ridicule, scandalize or malign the Court or any of its judges; or touching the merits of the case are strictly prohibited. Violation in this regard shall be dealt with under the law relating to Contempt of Court, says the notification.”
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7730 |
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SC clarifies The News, Geo and Jang reports |
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The Supreme Court clarified various news items, carried by the print and electronic media, regarding some judges of the Supreme Court terming these stories false and baseless. Following is the text of the press release issued by the Supreme Court here on Wednesday: "Ever since the filing of Presidential Reference against Mr Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Chief Justice of Pakistan and the Constitution Petitions on the subject, a mala fide campaign of making the Honourable Judges of the Supreme Court/Members of Supreme Judicial Council controversial is going on, both in electronic as well as print media.
(Jang-1)
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7731 |
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SC rejects mala fide reports |
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The Supreme Court on Wednesday accused the print and electronic media of conducting a “mala fide campaign” to create controversy about judges, and issued a number of clarifications on news stories. In a press release, it denied that the wives of Justice Raja Fayyaz Ahmed and Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry were related. It said a press report that two SC judges had lunch with two senior legal aides to the government was “given unnecessary prominence”, and their meeting was “a mere coincidence”. The court also rejected “an attempt at scandalising” Justice M Javed Buttar with reference to his sister’s participation in protests in support of the chief justice.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\10\story_10-5-2007_pg7_26 |
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SC tells media to mention judges’ names with titles |
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The manner in which the names of the judges comprising the Supreme Court (SC) full bench to hear petitions relating to the chief justice case have been mentioned in the media is ‘highly objectionable’, an SC press release said on Wednesday. The press release said that the media casually mentioned judges’ names, without adding Mr Justice or Justice to their names. Even the judges’ full names were not mentioned. This tendency needs to be checked, the press release said.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\10\story_10-5-2007_pg7_40 |
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SC sets strict guidelines for media: Restrictions on entry to courts |
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Having experienced noisy scenes in each hearing of the case of Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry over the past weeks, the Supreme Court on Wednesday imposed a series of restrictions on entry to the court house and cautioned the media against scandalising or maligning judges of the apex court. The warnings came at a time when a series of mysterious advertisements has started appearing on the front pages of some newspapers pertaining to the prevailing judicial crisis, its fallout and future political set-up in the country.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-1)
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/10/top1.htm |
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SC issues new code of conduct for electronic, print media | Don’t malign judges |
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Bans slogans on SC premises | Petition filed for barring 5 judges from full court | Aitzaz says CJP may work with president if case withdrawn. The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued a code of conduct for the print and the electronic media ahead of the hearing on Chief Justice's petition challenging the presidential reference against him. According to the new code, discussions, analysis and coverage influencing the SC proceedings will come under the rules of contempt of court. Furthermore, nobody can chant slogans on the premises of the apex court during the proceedings of the reference.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/Fb_ShortNewsT.aspx?fbshortid=1892&fcatid=14&fstatus=Current&bcatid=14&bstatus=Current |
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Comments on CJ case banned |
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The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday issued a code of conduct during the hearing of the constitutional petition of Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry from May 14 onwards on day-to-day basis. The order of the apex court states that it is notified for information of the general public, the lawyer community and the print and electronic media that the Reference against Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry, Chief Justice of Pakistan, is sub judice before the Supreme Judicial Council and the constitutional petitions on the subject are sub judice before Full Court of the Supreme Court of Pakistan. It further says that the discussions, comments, or write-ups, which are likely to interfere with the legal process, ridicule, scandalise or malign the court or any of its judges; or touching the merits of the case are strictly prohibited. Violation in this regard shall be dealt with under the law relating to Contempt of Court.
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http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/may-2007/10/index1.php |
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SC bans debate on CJP case merits |
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Registrar to regulate entry into Supreme Court building
The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday warned the media against commenting on the presidential reference against Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Chaudhry, stating that any comments would amount to contempt of court. The general public, media and lawyers should not debate the presidential reference because it is sub judice, the SC administration said in a statement, which also barred lawyers who are not practising at the SC from entering the court on the days of the CJP’s hearing. “The reference is sub judice in the Supreme Judicial Council as well as in the SC so any comment or debate interfering in the legal process will amount to contempt of court,” said the statement.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\10\story_10-5-2007_pg1_1 |
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Media can cover SC proceedings, says Manto |
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The media can report court proceedings in the chief justice case unless prohibited by the judges, said Abid Hassan Manto while commenting on the code of conduct issued for the media by the Supreme Court registrar. Speaking in Geo television’s programme Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Sath, Manto said, “The order hasn’t been issued by the SC but the media should be careful while reporting the court proceedings. It should avoid commenting on any judge and giving analysis which may influence the decision of the court.”
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\10\story_10-5-2007_pg7_41 |
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Court issues notices on petition against PEMRA ordinance |
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Lahore High Court Rawalpindi Bench has issued notices to Chairman Pemra, Federation of Pakistan on petition against Pemra ordinance. Court has directed to submit reply on petition on each clause in two weeks period.
(Express-8)
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Media Bodies
KUJ stand on seminar |
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The president and the executive council of the Karachi Union of Journalists (KUJ) have denied any association with a seminar titled `Movement of the Judiciary and the role of the media’ being held on Thursday. In a statement issued on Wednesday night, KUJ President Shamim-ur-Rahman and executive council members said they had nothing to do with the seminar and had not issued any invitation to any member of the judiciary.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/10/local21.htm |
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Demand to regularize PTV resource persons |
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PTV Employees Union CBA PTV World President Muhammad Ashraf has demanded to regularize PTV resource persons. It was promised in past that still required to be fulfilled. Prime Minister and Information Minster promised to regularize the resource person inducted on contractual base but still no solid step has been taken to fulfilled promise. Resource persons have now become asset of PTV for their skills and experience, they should be given complete job security.
(Express-9)
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Media Miscellaneous
Ministers asked to avoid talk shows on crisis |
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Federal ministers were told in a cabinet meeting on Wednesday not to speak, take part in television discussions or give press statements or interviews on any aspect of the current judicial issue. It also requested President Pervez Musharraf to follow the guidelines set by the Supreme Court as code of conduct. The meeting, presided over by Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, discussed in detail the current judicial crisis with particular reference to the restrictions imposed by the Supreme Court about entry to the court’s premises and warning to the media against scandalising or maligning judges.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/10/top2.htm |
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Opposition protest against irregular provincial representation in PTV jobs |
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In senate opposition senators protested against irregular provincial representation in PTV jobs. There was exchange of harsh words between PML Senator and opposition senators. State Minster for Information Tariq Azeem left the house before the commencement of debate on the issue. Senator Sadia Abbasi asked minister to inform house about number of representation of each province in PTV jobs and board of directors. Senator Sadia Abbasi asked that only Punjab and Sindh had representation in board of directors of PTV, why other provinces were being ignored. Senator Raza Muhammad Raza asked the share of Balochistan in PTV jobs.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-8)
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Every bit the journalist |
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Brawny and casually attired in faded jeans and a checked shirt, Assem El Qarsh looks every bit the seasoned journalist that he is. Editor of “Al-Ahram,” Egypt’s leading daily, El Qarsh’s journalistic flair becomes all the more lucid once he talks on various issues. He holds a highly analytical view of things and sees issues with a great depth of vision. Qarsh was in Karachi with his team as part of a media delegation from Egypt, on May 8, Tuesday to visit media organisations here and Islamabad. In an informal interactive meeting with a group of journalists from The News, Qarsh had some profound things to say — things that reminded us that no matter how hard we try, neutrality and objectivity are “just not there” in our work. Having said that, he realises that a thinking, perceptive and intelligent human being cannot be neutral. He said every journalist is sure to have his own personal views which, try as he might, will reflect in his reportage. Hence, “There’s nothing neutral”, he asserted with all the conviction he could muster.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=55213 |
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Media bonds to boost Pak Afghan ties |
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Minister for Information Muhammad Ali Khan Durrani has said that strong Pak Afghan bonds will further the bilateral ties between the two countries and it can also enhance people to people contacts. “Pakistan and Afghanistan have analogous historical, cultural and religio-lingual ties and the media sectors of both the nations can further cement these ties. Pakistan is willing to collaborate with Afghan media segment.” Durrani said while talking to Ehsanullah Arianzai, Chief Executive Ariana TV of Afghanistan who called on him on Wednesday.
(News-4)
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PTV to help build Afghan TV industry |
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Pakistan Television will contribute in the development of Afghanistan Television Industry. This assurance was given by the Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Durrani to Chief Executive Ariana TV (Afghanistan) Ehsanullah Arianzai who called on the minister here on Wednesday. Managing Director PTV Yusuf Baig Mirza and Director General EP Wing Ministry of Information Mansoor Sohail were also present on the occasion. Durrani said that strong Pak-Afghan media bonds would further boost the bilateral ties between the two countries and it could also enhance people-to-people contacts. “Pakistan is willing to collaborate with the Afghan media segment. Keeping in view the modern trends, there is a dire need for both the brotherly states to collaborate in the electronic and print media fields,” he said.
(Khabrian-1)
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http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/may-2007/10/nationalnews3.php |
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Senate Chairman applaud the role of ‘Phool’ |
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Chairman Senate Muhammad Mina Sommro has appreciated the role of “Phool” for promotion of education. He expressed his admiration for children magazine in his letter to editor “Phool” on eve of publication of 200th edition. Senate chairman appreciated that ‘Phool” is promoting and encouraging healthy activities among children.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-3)
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Television
Too much TV may affect teenager studies |
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Teenagers who watch television several hours a day may perform worse in their study, suggests a new study that claims to be the first one to link increased TV viewing to academic failure. Previous studies have also connected television to poor academic performance. However, in the new study, Jeffrey Johnson of the New York State Psychiatric Institute, the US, and colleagues studied the TV habits of 14-year-olds from 678 families in the upper regions of the US.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=96450&catid=17 |
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Art
Open Air Theatre or ghost house? |
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CDA says rehabilitation work on Shakarparian Open Air Theatre will start soon
Poor lighting system, overgrown bushes and wild grass give Shakarparian Open Air Theatre the look of some haunted place. A thick layer of slippery fungus blankets the building that was once used as a dressing room for the performers. Talking to Daily Times, Capital Development Authority Director Special Projects Sanaullah Amman said a lot of money had been spent on the rehabilitation of the building in 2004 but later it had been handed over to the authority’s sports and culture department. He said almost 15 theatrical plays, including ‘Battle of the Man’, had been staged at the theatre in 2004. Sports and Culture Director Mustafain Kazmi denied the impression that the theatre had been ignored, saying that different events were occasionally organized there.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\10\story_10-5-2007_pg11_7 |
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Ajoka Theater has deep rooted impact on cultural scene: Khalid Maqbool |
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Executive Director Ajoka Theater Shahid Mehmood Nadeem and his wife famous artist Madeeha Gohar met Governor Punjab Khalid Maqbool. Governor appreciated the role of Ajoka Theater for promotion of cultural activities. Ajoka has deep rooted impact on cultural scene. Executive director Ajoka Theater Shahid Mehmood Nadeem told that Ajoka will soon stage a play on Baba Bullah Shah.
(Jang-3)
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Advertising
PPP asks SC to take suo moto against illegal advertising |
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PPP Bilawal house spokesman has appealed to Supreme Court of Pakistan and Sindh High Court to take suo moto action against government personalities responsible for publication of illegal and uncultured political advertising. It is clarified that such advertisings were totally against journalistic norms and legal ethics. These advertising were being published when country was going through severe judicial crisis. Media cell has argued judiciary to take action as Chief Justice of Pakistan was being questioned directly. It was against the code of conduct of judiciary and media. Sherry Rehman has termed advertising a part of media trial against PPP.
(Jang-8) (Kahbrain-3)
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Telecommunication
MNP database head resigns |
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The chief executive officer of Pakistan Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Database Limited (PMD) Dr. Arshad Siddique has resigned. His resignation came after the launch of the MNP system in the country over a month ago. According to PTA around 10,000 subscribers have availed themselves of MNP facility in a month, which does not make even one per cent of the total 50.2 million cell phone users. Chairman supervisory board of MNP has dispelled the impression that project could not succeeded.
(Dawn-12) (Jang-3)
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MNP: Doing it the right way |
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Number Portability is the key aspect of deregulation in telecommunications. It is to ensure that there is a competition in the marketplace for telecommunications services. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is the ability of a mobile subscriber to retain his/her subscriber number when changing network operators within a country. It is a network feature that allows the subscriber to keep a unique mobile phone number, which is implemented by PTA and agreed upon by all cellular mobile operators. Mobile Number Portability is one of the most important mechanisms to enhance fair competition among different cellular mobile operators and to improve the quality of customer service. In Pakistan, mobile subscribers can broadly be classified into following categories, depending on the satisfaction levels and loyalty of the subscribers towards the cellular mobile operators. |
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=55133 |
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