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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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Media Regulation
Cell TV gives wake-up call to Pemra, PTA |
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The launch a TV channel on cell phones in the country has underlined the need to plan modalities about the merger of the Pakistan Telecommunications Authority (PTA) and the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to meet the requirements of both fast thriving media and telecom in the country. Both the PTA and Pemra had no idea how to deal with the launch of mobile TV when telecom company Telenor launched the service two weeks ago. The PTA, which deals with telecom, said that it had nothing to do with the mobile TV while Pemra claimed that it came in its purview but none of its law addressed the problem. Though Pemra has reportedly started framing new rules for mobile TV but media and telecom experts say both sectors will have to be merged to deal such problems in days to come. Aftab Ahmed, a media lawyer, said the complex system of getting a licence from Pemra or the PTA had opened up a debate whether there should be two regulatory bodies — one for telecom regulations and the other for content or media regulations — in Pakistan.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/12/nat35.htm |
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Pemra raid against illegal channel in Fatheh Jang |
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Pemra team successfully raided against an illegal TV channel ABN in Fatheh Jang, closed the channel and captured equipments. Alleged channel was running its transmission through cable network and was black mailing the citizens and business community. Pemra inspector raided, captured equipments and issued the challan.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-3)
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Media in courts
SC urged to withdraw press directive |
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The Pakistani Supreme Court should immediately withdraw the alarming press directive issued on Wednesday that is designed to stifle coverage of a controversial issue involving the court, the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), demanded on Friday. “We’re alarmed that the Supreme Court has threatened Pakistani journalists who have the responsibility of covering an important political story at a time when the country needs more freedom for the media, not less,” said Joel Simon, CPJ’s executive director. “The court should strive to uphold freedom of expression, not stifle it.” He noted “Pakistani media organisations and journalists have come under legal and economic pressure, as well outright assault, as they have covered street demonstrations, at times violent, that followed Musharraf’s move”.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\12\story_12-5-2007_pg1_6 |
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SC’s directive to media ‘alarming’: CPJ |
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An international media rights group has accused the Supreme Court of issuing a directive to stifle media coverage of the case of presidential reference, as fears rose Friday that the crisis could spark violent unrest. The Committee to Protect Journalists said it was alarmed over the court's warning to print and electronic media this week not to "interfere" with the legal process, saying a violation would be contempt of court - which could lead to imprisonment.
(Jang-1)
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/Arc_MainNews.aspx?bdtl_id=5710&fb_id=2&catid=14&date=05/12/2007&fcatid=14 |
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Don’t take us off air: SHCBA |
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Shaikh Munir-ur-Rahman, honorary secretary, Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), has appealed to the media to give appropriate coverage to the chief justice’s visit to Karachi Saturday. The role of the media in the present struggle has been praise worthy and we are sure we will be given coverage similar to that of the Lahore visit, he said. Rahman warned PEMRA from doing anything to keep television channels off air. He also demanded the government protect cable operators from any threats. At the same time, he also warned cable operators that any attempt to keep channels off air with the excuse that there were technical problems would be futile.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\05\12\story_12-5-2007_pg7_9 |
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Media Protest
Press club condemns police raid in press club Bagh |
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Press Club Fatheh Jang in its meeting has strongly condemned the police raid on press club Bagh. Press club Fatheh Jang has appealed to higher authorities to take action against police officials involved in the raid. Meeting was attended by Chairman Qurban Hussain, Kofi Khan, Haji Memhood Khan, Tariq Qadri, Qazi Safdar Qureshi and other members of press club.
(Khabrain-5)
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Violence against journalists not acceptable |
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Press club Dodhial in its meeting has strongly condemned the police attack on press club Bagh. Press club Dodhial passed a unanimous resolution to condemn the police action inside press club building. Journalists said that such incidents were not acceptable for media community. Meeting was attended by Shahid Chudhary, Sabeel Barkat, Khawja Masood and other journalists.
(Express-11)
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Media Bodies
Elections in Press club Dina |
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In press club Dina polls, Amjad Sethi and Ifthikar Mughal have been elected president and secretary general respectively for fifth consecutive term. Both office bearers are elected unopposed. Oath taking ceremony for new office bearers will be held on Monday May 14th at Iqbal hotel G T road Dina.
(Khabrain-5)
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Additional secretary general Press club Bagh resigns |
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Additional Secretary General press club Bagh has resigned as a protest in the situation emerged after the police raid in press club Bagh. He has accused that decisions were taken without consultation of majority members in situation emerged after the police action. It has damaged the credibility of press club. In this situation, it was not possible for him to carry on work as additional secretary general.
(Express-11)
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Media Miscellaneous
Govt officials asked to avoid membership of foreign broadcasting agencies, clubs |
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Establishment division through its letter has warned all government officials neither to have any contact with foreign broadcasting agencies nor get membership of foreign sponsored clubs or associations. A letter has been issued to all ministries, divisions and national assembly secretariat. In letter it is said that some foreign clubs, associations, and broadcasting agencies are interested to develop links in Pakistan. They are contacting government officials for the purpose to enroll as member. So all government officials are warned to avoid such links.
(Khabrian-8)
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Journalist briefed on PIA future plans |
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General Manager Public Relations of the Pakistan International Airlines Jamal Nasir Friday briefed the media representatives on the new environment prevailing in he national flag carrier and its future plans. Over a dinner hosted for senior journalists of federal capital GM told about working and change of administration in national airlines.
(News-9)
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Pakistani journals to be online |
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Under Digital Library Programme of Higher Education Commission (HEC), an open-access online portal will be established through which all journals published in Pakistan will be made available for worldwide electronic access. The portal will allow international exposure of research conducted within Pakistan, and will assist in the international peer-review process of indigenous publications. Once implemented, 'PJOL: Pakistan Journals Online' will have a fully searchable web interface similar to that of any other international electronic journal database. The HEC's digital library has achieved momentous achievements in 2006 through its various cross-cutting programmes and initiatives. It provided access to high-quality scholarly information based on electronic delivery to the higher education institutions in Pakistan.
(Daily Times-B2)
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/12/local15.htm |
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BD media team visits information Ministry |
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A 10 member media delegation from Bangladesh Friday met Secretary Information Syed Anwer Mehmood and exchanged views on matters of mutual interests. Managing Director APP, Managing Director PTV and DG PCB were also present. Secretary Information informed the visiting delegates about the working of Ministry and its attached departments and news organization working under Ministry.
(Nation-13) (Jang-3)
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Television
Private TV channel worried over rallies’ coverage |
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The 12th of May would not only be hard day for organizers of two rallies and government functionaries but also for the private TV channel administrations that how they would cover both the rallies bringing out on the same day and same time. The clash of the timing of both the rallies have double minded and confused the private channels that how they would cope with situation and satisfy the organizers of the rallies and also their viewers across inside and out side the country, a survey conducted by the Nation revealed on Friday. It may be noted that the attack on a private TV channel office in Islamabad and the disconnection of three private channels transmission in Sindh during chief justice’s trip to Lahore.
(Nation-3)
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PTV plans two new TV transmitters for Chitral |
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To enhance the coverage of PTV transmission in district Chitral and adjacent areas, PTV has planned two new transmitters in Booborat valley and Allon. Feasibility for the projects has been finalized. It was disclosed by Federal Minister Amir Muqam while addressing a public gathering.
(Aaj-8)
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PTV tunes to the story of 'Dancing Girl' |
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State owned television, Pakistan Television, has spicier bits to offer; keeping real life tragedies, a theme never to ply down with. Keeping this theme intact, coming on the small screen is a drama serial titled, ‘Meray dard ko jo Zubaan milay’, written by Haseena Moin and produced by Ali Rizvi. The play focuses on the life of a common girl who turns up from a British University after getting a degree in Archaeology, her sole intention remaining to unearth the secrets that lay behind the mud-filled treasures of Sindh and Punjab. Slowly and gradually; she (common girl aka Rubana) sets her eyes on ‘The Dancing Girl of Moen-jo-Daro’ and tries to unwind her life-story. A gripping tale, of love and love-lost, the serial features after a very long time PTV’s most celebrated heartthrob, Asif Raza Mir. Other cast members include Angeline Malik, Rabi Peerzada, Tipu Sharif, Noman Masud.
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http://nation.com.pk/daily/may-2007/12/nationalnews9.php |
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Hum TV plans to celebrate Mother's Day |
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HUM TV plans to celebrate Mother’s Day and with a party that will surely do wonders, when it comes to accepting mothers, as special gift from the Gods. Three special programs have been lined up for the coming Sunday by Eye Network for its HUM TV telecast. ‘Meri Ammi’, a musical evening to be hosted by Yasir Aqeel. The next show tuner will be a documentary on the portrayal of mothers in Pakisani film world; ‘Kyya Film, Kyya Haqiqat’. A Mother’s Day Special play; ‘Aik Adhuri Si Ma’ dealing with a subject that has never been tackled before; about a mentally disturbed mother and her complex relationship with her daughter from her birth till she reaches adulthood. This play has been directed by Mazhar Moin.
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http://nation.com.pk/daily/may-2007/12/nationalnews12.php |
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Radio
FM Listening | Network shows on FM!: Sehrish Wasif |
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Amid day-long transmissions of various FM channels like City FM-89 or Radio One FM-91, live shows from different cities are also being broadcast. Such shows are being put on air across the network of a particular FM station and are commonly known as 'Network Show'. 'The Breakfast Show', 'Red Baron Show' and 'Coffee Party' on City FM 89, 'The Fasi Zaka Show', 'Morning Chaska' and 'Showbiz Buzz on Radio One FM 91 etc fall in this category. Such shows are offering diversity in terms of locality and culture and are keeping listeners up to date about the ongoing activities in the cities but in a delayed recorded form.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/Arc_IsbNews.aspx?dtlid=96819&catid=17&date=05/12/2007&fcatid=14 |
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Numl radio to broadcast VOG programmes |
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The National University of Modern Languages (Numl) here on Friday signed an agreement with the Voice of Germany (VOG). According to the agreement, Numl FM radio would broadcast VOG programmes. VOG distribution executive Manfred Kristsch and Numl Rector Brig (retired) Aziz Ahmed Khan signed the agreement.
(Nation-13)
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/05/12/nat7.htm |
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Nawa-i-Waqt column Waqat ki Awaz (Voice of Time) |
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Nawa-i-Waqt columnist Dr. Muhammad Ajmal Niazi shares his experiences with Radio Pakistan and role of Radio Pakistan with historical references.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-5)
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Advertising
Misleading adverts |
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Syed Sayef Hussain, “A barrage of advertisements, constantly flashed on every TV channel of the country, show Gwadar as a gorgeous city of skyscrapers and sprawling two- lane/three-lane roads lying alongside an emerald and pristine coastline. At best this is blatantly misleading advertising. In fact, this misrepresentation of what is still very much an undeveloped town borders on the criminal. By showing these pictures, the unscrupulous elements have already sold pieces of 'water' instead of land to the unassuming general public. And strangely, the government is letting this all happen. I have also not seen any writing, nor heard any critical appraisals of such activities coming from any quarter. I hope the authorities take notice of this and take such misleading advertisers to task.”
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/arc_news.asp?id=11 |
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Art
Contemporary art publication celebrates 2nd year |
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NuktaArt, a biannual publication focusing on the arts, is celebrating its second year. The magazine was founded by Niilofur Farrukh, Rumana Husain, Amra Ali and Sabiha Imani, all of whom have been linked with the arts for several years now. The aim has been to contribute to a deeper understanding of the multiple dimensions of contemporary art. Art and art activities from all over the country and the Pakistani Diaspora are at the centre of its discussion. The publication provides a forum for critical writing and has published the work of internationally renowned scholars such as Dr Rasheed Araeen (UK) and Dr Princess Wijdan Ali, (Jordan) and Jasleen Dhamija (India) among others. It has also printed interviews of masters and collectors and recognises their role in national art movements. On the occasion of 60 years of Pakistan, NuktaArt has invited scholars from Egypt and Indonesia to review art movements in their countries which are close in age to Pakistan and have similar political and social realities.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/arc_news.asp?id=4 |
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Copy Rights
Why do they plagiarise? Khadim Hussain |
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There is probably little need to overemphasise the fact that the generation of creative ideas and innovative solutions to problems emerged in the wake of the post-modern and knowledge-based economy. Significant contributions to modern civilisation are heavily dependent on a genuine research culture at institutes of higher learning and universities. At the same time according to scholars, the alarming phenomena in universities of Pakistan are “cheating in examinations, plagiarisation of research papers, multiple publications of slightly different versions of the same paper, fabricating scientific data.” They further elaborate the point by saying that “students in Pakistan have not learned how to think, they cannot speak or write any language well and cannot formulate a coherent argument or manage any significant creative expression.”
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/Arc_OpinionNews.aspx?dtlid=96729&catid=11&date=05/12/2007&fcatid=14 |
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