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RESOURCE CENTER - MEDIA MONITOR |
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Thursday April 12, 2007
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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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Attacks on Media
Journalist facing wrath of tribesmen for reporting suicide |
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A journalist from Wari town of Upper Dir district is facing the wrath of local tribesmen over reporting of suicide by a young girl in remote valley of Osorai Darra. The family members of the deceased girl are threatening Javed Shiekh a journalist for reporting the incident that according to them brought a bad name to them. In a letter Javed Shiekh said he got published the news of suicide by the girl on march 31 following which civil judge Wari Aftab Iqbal ordered inquiry into the case and police arrested the deceased father’s father Mutabar Khan, and her brother Khan Shaheb. Family later called the journalist and warned him of dire consequences for defaming the family by the reporting incident. They next day they blocked the way of the journalist and tried to dislodge him from car; however his driver managed to drive away. Javed through an application sought to seek protection from the civil judge who ordered the local SHO for challan of the accused. Two tribes had supported killing of a girl in the name of hounour killing at Shalga village of Nehag Darra sometimes ago.
(The News-2) |
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Media in Court
SC constrains lawyers, media on SJC hearing |
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Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued instructions for members of the bar, media personnel and the general public visiting the apex court on the days of hearing of the presidential reference. The court has advised only Supreme Court advocates and advocates-on-record whose cases are fixed for hearing on such days will be allowed to enter the court. The litigants visiting the court on such days will be allowed entry on proof of identity. Supreme Court advocates and advocates-on-record may visit the bar room and the court offices for official business. Media personnel interested in the coverage of routine proceedings of the court may enter the courtrooms; however, they are not allowed to carry mobile phones and cameras beyond the public reception. |
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/MainNewsT.aspx?bdtl_id=5379&fb_id=2&catid=14 |
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Police torture of journalists, lawyers | LHC sends 75-page inquiry report to SC |
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The Lahore High Court Wednesday sent its inquiry report along with its recommendations to the Supreme Court of Pakistan about police's torture of lawyers and journalists during a protest rally against the suspension of Chief Justice Pakistan Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. Justice Syed Zahid Hussain despatched a report comprising 75 pages with all other relevant material after conducting a detailed inquiry. The court started the inquiry on March 22 and concluded it on April 8. The court recorded statements of 11 journalists, 15 lawyers and several police officials including SSP Operations, Lahore Aftab Ahmad Cheema. On March 20, a full bench of the Supreme Court headed by the then acting Chief Justice Javaid Iqbal taking suo motu notice of the matter ordered the LHC to hold an inquiry into the matter. The SC also directed the inquiry judge to evolve any procedure as may be deemed fit and proper to complete the inquiry within seven days. Court orders Jhang DPO to take action against cops: The Lahore High Court Wednesday taking serious notice of illegal detention of three citizens by Chiniot police directed the DPO Jhang to look into the matter and take action against police officials.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/CityNewsT.aspx?dtlid=91785&catid=3 |
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Media Regulation
President okays amended PEMRA bill |
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President General Pervez Musharraf has given approval to the amended PEMRA bill which was earlier approved by parliament. A gazette notification to this effect will be issued in a day or two. Newspaper owners will also be allowed to get licences for TV and radio channels under this bill.
(Daily Jang-8) |
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7116 |
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Critique on Media
Nijji TV channels ki perayshanian (Worries of Private TV Channels) |
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The Express columnist Raees Fatima analyzes the current scene of electronic media. “If PBA wants to attract local viewers, it should leave copying Indian channels. Focus should be on originality. Merit in programs should strictly be followed. But one feels sorry that private channels are completely unaware about merit.”
(Daily Express-Column) |
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Radio
FM Listening | Truth or dare – fact or fiction |
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Once having listened to an FM channel for about an hour or so, one would notice that most obviously one of the priorities of FM radio channels is to promote various music industries. A huge variety of music including Pakistani, western, and Indian songs are played. There is of course no doubt that this diversity in music is quiet advantageous for listeners as it broadens their music sense and breaks monotony, however, one would notice that all these different types of music are not played in an equal ratio. In fact these channels have created separate position in the market by giving more preference to particular types of music. For example, City FM 89 is famous for playing more western music, 106.2 Hum FM is known for Indian music and FM 101 for its Pakistani music and so on. |
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=91741&catid=17 |
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“Radio Forum” new radio Pakistan program |
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Islamabad Radio Station of Radio Pakistan has planned a new program “radio forum” in which ministers and heads of different government organizations will present performance reports about their departments.
(Express-2)
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OnlineMedia
Satellite-based education project okayed |
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A Higher Education Commission (HEC) project to transform distance-learning through the use of a satellite-based interactive system, for delivery of television content and Internet for the Allama Iqbal Open University has been approved by the Central Developmental Working Party. A press release issued here on Wednesday, says the aim of the project is to develop the infrastructure for a modern technology- based distance-education university, including interactive satellite-based television channels.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/04/12/top18.htm |
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Announcements
Shazia Haris’s appointment as Director ISPR |
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Renowned educationalist, Researcher and prominent personality of media Ms. Shazia Haris has been appointed Director in ISPR. She was working as Media Chief in ERRA. Her services has been hired on contract bases.
(Daily Jang-8)
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Yousaf Beg takes charge as MD PTV |
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Managing Director PTV Yousaf Beg Mirza has taken the charge of new responsibilities. Talking to media in his office, he vowed to strengthen marketing department of PTV. Special attention would be paid to news section, while sports wing would be reorganized.
(Nawa-e-Waqt-8)
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Updated at 11:00 PST (06:00 GMT) |
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