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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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SJC allows media to cover reference |
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Hearing today | ‘CJ, family’ kept like prisoners’ | Guidelines for media issued
The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) has directed the Attorney General of Pakistan, Makhdoom Ali Khan, to ensure free access of lawyers to the 'suspended' Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry and allowed the media to cover the proceedings in a presidential reference against him today (Friday). A five-member SC bench consisting of acting Chief Justice Javed Iqbal and Justices Abdul Hameed Dogar, Sardar Raza Khan, Iftikhar Hussain Chaudhry and Sabihuddin would resume the hearing of the reference at the Supreme Court building at 3:00pm.
(Jang-1)
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/Fb_ShortNewsT.aspx?fbshortid=1731&fcatid=14&fstatus=Current&bcatid=14&bstatus=Current |
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Media must speak up about judicial crisis |
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Justice (r) Fakharuddin G Ebrahim has asked the media to be brave and “speak up” about the current judicial crisis in Pakistan. Asked to comment on “advice” given to the print and electronic media that they should report on the presidential reference against the chief justice but not comment on it, Justice (r) Ebrahim told Geo television’s Capital Talk programme “These are defining moments in the history of Pakistan and media should report honestly without any fear.”
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg7_12 |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2007/03/070314_advice_condemned_rza.shtml |
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‘It was not govt’s advice’ Pemra chief says technical fault put three TV channels off air |
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Denying that three TV Channels were made off the air on the advice of the Government, Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Chairman Iftikhar Rashid Thursday declared the airing off the channel was due to a technical fault. Talking to BBC Urdu the other day, Pemra Chairman Iftikhar Rashid denied that three TV channels made off the air on the advice of the Government and said that it was not the Pemra or the government decision to put off the three channels off air but it was a technical fault and we would try to avoid such situation in the future and added that these channels were on air without any hurdle.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=6546 |
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/pakistan/story/2007/03/070315_geo_program_banned.shtml |
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Govt bans Geo's Aaj Kamran Khan Key Saath |
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) ordered the management of the Geo TV network on Thursday night to stop airing its flagship daily news programme "Aaj Kamran Khan Key Saath" with immediate effect, according to a spokesman for Geo News. As per the government order, Geo News aired an apology to its viewers at 11:05 pm, the regular time for the programme with Kamran Khan explaining the govt order that led to the banning of the show.
(Jang-1)
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=6551 |
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Govt bans Geo’s Aaj Kamran Khan Key Saath |
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The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) ordered the management of the Geo television network on Thursday night to stop airing its flagship daily news programme Aaj Kamran Khan Key Saath with immediate effect, according to a spokesman for Geo News. As per the government order, Geo News aired an apology to its viewers at 11:05 pm, the regular time for the programme, explaining the government order that led to the banning of the show. The ban was apparently imposed because the government disliked the coverage on the show of the suspension of Chief Justice Iftikhar Chaudhry and the reaction to it. “I never knew that the government would get so desperate and lose patience so soon with this free flow of information,” said Khan. “We never had an agenda other than providing people the most accurate news and an objective analysis on this most important turning point in our history.”
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg1_8 |
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Govt bans private TV's programme |
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The federal government Thursday imposed a ban on a private TV channel's current affairs programme 'Aaj Kamran Khan Kay Saath' for reportedly indulging in a controversy with a federal minister. The channel, however, didn't give any reason for imposition of the ban by the government.
(Nation-8)
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/CityNewsT.aspx?dtlid=87573&catid=3 |
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TV show banned |
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The government on Thursday placed a ban on a popular TV show for its coverage of the March 13 meeting of the Supreme Judicial Council. The show’s host, Kamran Khan, told Dawn that a written order had been issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority, restraining GEO News from airing the show till further orders. He added that his TV channel would abide by the Pemra decision.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/03/16/top7.htm |
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Journalists, lawyers stand united against law minister |
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Journalists of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on Thursday staged a protest against Law Minister Wasi Zafar for his indecent on-air remarks against a local newsman. Lawyers also joined in the protest. Gathering outside the camp office of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Press Club, the protestors called for the minister’s removal from office.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg11_2 |
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Journalists, lawyers staged demo |
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Scores of journalists and lawyers staged a peaceful demo here Thursday pouring criticism for issuing press advice to media. Demo was staged by Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalist (RIUJ) against Federal Law Minister for abusive language used against senior journalist.
(News-3) (Nation-14)
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No Ptv coverage in Vehari |
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The ministry of information and Pakistan television authorities could not install a new powerful booster during the last four years in the district and adjoining areas, despite repeated complaints. According to information collected by this correspondent, a powerful Ptv booster had been installed at Mauza Meranpur on Mailsi-Kehrorpaka Road in 1999 at a cost of Rs30 million. After the installation, coverage expanded to 50 to 60km area of this part of south Punjab. The booster remained functional for three years. In 2003, the 500-foot high booster was hit by a strong windstorm on which viewers and the staff deputed at the booster repeatedly informed the authorities, but to no avail.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/03/16/nat43.htm |
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Paper dealers demand |
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The All-Pakistan Paper Merchants Association has urged the government to exempt the import of paper from customs duty, income tax and sales tax to counter unjustified increase in price by the mills. Association’s north circle president Malik Khalid Javed and secretary-general Khwaja Raees Ahmad said in a statement that the government was making efforts to increase the literacy rate but the prices of books were out of reach of the poor people due to frequent increase in paper prices by the mills. Tax-free import of paper was necessary to prevent the mills from unjustified increase in prices through competition, they said
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/03/16/nat50.htm |
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FM LISTENING | Where’s the World Cup spur? |
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It is quiet surprising to see that people aren’t talking about an event as big as ‘The Cricket world cup 2007’ as much as they should be. People don’t sound very enthusiastic or excited about the event. Is this because they are too busy with their lives or because they are disappointed by the previous performances of their team? Well Only God knows!
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=87487&catid=17 |
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Cinemas shut down to protest piracy |
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Cinemas across Pakistan stopped showing films for a day on Thursday to protest against the government’s failure to curb film piracy, an industry official said. The Pakistan film exhibitors association said most cinemas across the country, about 300 in all, were shut. “We will shut down cinemas for a day every week in March and than go on a weeklong strike in April,” said association official Nadeem Mandviwalla.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg7_32 |
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Cinemas shut down in protest across city |
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Cinema owners went on strike in Lahore on Thursday to force the government to approve the screening of Indian box-office hits in Pakistani cinemas. Almost all cinemas in the city were closed for the entire day. Members of the Punjab and NWFP chapters of the Pakistan Film Exhibitors Association and cinema owners denounced the government’s ineptness in resolving the issues of cinema owners.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg13_8 |
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Indian films showing not that simple |
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Federal Culture Minister Dr G G Jamal has said exhibition of Indian movies in Pakistani cinemas is not all that simple as the ministry has to consult different offices, including the foreign office, in this regard. Mr Jamal was the guest of honour at the first Indo-Pak Theatre festival at the Government College University here on Thursday.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/03/16/nat49.htm |
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Abducted Italian journalist warns of Taliban threat |
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An Italian journalist abducted in Afghanistan 10 days ago has appealed to authorities to meet his kidnappers’ demands, warning he would otherwise be executed in two days, an Afghan news agency said on Thursday.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg7_38 |
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Kidnapped Italian journalist begs for life as Taliban deadline looms |
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Videos and audios tapses show journalist is alive in Taliban custody. Rahimullah Yousafzai reports the Italian government and family members friends and colleagues of kidnapped journalists came under fresh pressure as Taliban commander holding him gave Rome two more days to start negotiations on demands for his release.
(News-10)
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CNN statement |
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CNN International has said that a number of media outlets and blog sites had inaccurately reported that advertising airtime had been purchased on CNN International by the author of the book “Divide Pakistan to Eliminate Terrorism”. Some local cable operators may have accepted the advert to run in their own airtime. This is categorically untrue.
(Nation-4)
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Movie to help women make the ‘right choice’ |
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The practice of forced marriages is inhuman, unjust, illegal and un-Islamic, said speakers at the launching ceremony of an animation film on ‘Forced Marriages among Dual Nationals’ here on Thursday. The film was designed by the Struggle for Change (SACH), a non-governmental organization (NGO), in collaboration with the British High Commission (BHC), to create awareness about “the right to choose” in Pakistani families at home and abroad. The idea of the film was to identify the root causes of forced marriages and their consequences for not only spouses but also for their families and the impact on the socio-cultural and legal issues being faced by both Pakistan and the British governments as an outcome of these marriages.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg11_1 |
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Naazish Ataullah appointed NCA principal |
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The federal government, with approval of Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz, has announced the appointment of renowned artist Naazish Ataullah as the principal of the National College of Arts (NCA).
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg13_6 |
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Saulat replaces Nusrat Javaid |
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Nusrat Javaid name has been removed from the Post penal for Islamabad edition. Sulat Raza is new resident editor for the Post Islamabad edition.
(Post-A12)
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Jamali appoints Altaf as media manager of PHF |
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President,Pakistan Hockey Federation, Mir Zafarullah Jamali has appointed Altaf Sabir, a known sports writer and former international hockey player as the media manager of the body. "Altaf brings with him experience and expertise and we hope he will be a useful support to PHF ", said Akhtar ul Islam, Secretary, PHF on Thursday.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/SportsNewsT.aspx?dtlid=87552&catid=5 |
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Press under siege | Curbs on media in Assam |
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India, the big brother in South Asia, has been confronting violence for a long time. With a population of above one billion people, India has many ethnic and linguistic groups that have bestowed this country with a variety of people, but this factor has also paved the way for many insurgencies. India is currently facing many separatist movements, a few of them caused by ideological differences.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/OpinionNews.aspx?dtlid=87471&catid=11 |
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Bangladeshi artists’ work on display at Nomad Art Gallery |
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Paintings by Bangladeshi artists, symbolically pottering the very roots and culture of local Bangladeshi fisher folk and casual life in very sensitive and beautiful colours are on display at the Nomad Art Gallery.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=87485&catid=17 |
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Late DAWN editor commemorated |
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Former chief editor of daily Dawn, the late Ahmad Ali Khan, was paid rich tributes in a condolence reference at the Punjab University Institute of Communication Studies (ICS) on Wednesday. Asha'ar Rehman, Dawn's resident editor in Lahore promised on behalf of his colleagues that his team would continue to uphold the legacy of late Khan Sahib.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\03\16\story_16-3-2007_pg7_46 |
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Ahmad Ali Khan remembered |
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Journalists at a reference here on Thursday paid glowing tributes to Dawn’s late editor-in-chief Ahmad Ali Khan for sticking to the supreme values and ethics of journalism throughout his life and setting standards which seems challenging for the existing lot of journalists to achieve. Being serious, polite and upright, he had proven to be a boss with whom working was a matter of pride for even the senior of journalists.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/03/16/nat20.htm |
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