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RESOURCE CENTER - MEDIA MONITOR |
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Tuesday December 19, 2006
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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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Senate HR body takes suo moto notice of PAPRA |
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The Chairman of Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights, Senator S M Zafar, taking suo moto notice of the concerns showed by the media on proposed Press and Publication Regulatory Authority (PAPRA) Bill, has summoned the meeting of the committee on December 28. The Chairman pointed out that the Press has shown grave concern, both editorially and otherwise, raising the fears that the proposed legislation may adversely affect the freedom of the Press. Notices to the relevant ministries, Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) and Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) have been issued by the committee requesting them to send their representatives to explain their point of view in this regard.
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http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/dec-2006/19/index9.php |
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S M Zafar takes suo moto notice of PAPRA bill |
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Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights Chairman Senator S M Zafar has taken suo moto notice of the concerns of the media over the government-proposed Press and Publication Regulatory Authority (PAPRA) Bill, 2006. The chairman pointed out the press has showed grave concern, both editorially and otherwise, raising fears the proposed legislation may adversely affect the freedom of press. Taking suo moto notice of reports, Senator S M Zafar convened the functional committee meeting on December 28.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=4850 |
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PPP flays proposal of setting up PAPRA |
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The Pakistan Peoples Party has raised strong objections to the proposed Press and Publication Regulatory Authority, terming it a draconian law put forward by the regime to further curb the freedom of press, an essential component of a vibrant and free civil society. In a press statement issued here on Monday, PPP’s Central Information Secretary, Sherry Rehman condemned the regime’s intended move to streamline and regulate the media industry without any input or consultation from stakeholders.
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http://www.nation.com.pk/daily/dec-2006/19/localnews3.php |
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PPRA bill aimed at suppressing freedom of speech |
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The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has criticised the draft bill to set up the ‘Press and Publication Regulatory Authority (PPRA)’, terming it a “brazen and shocking act aimed at suppressing the freedom of speech”.PPP Information Secretary Sherry Rehman said the government had not consulted the media before “attempting to regulate its affairs”.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\12\19\story_19-12-2006_pg7_12 |
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PPP slams bill to set up PAPRA |
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The Pakistan People’s Party has raised strong objections to a proposed bill to set up Press and Publication Regulatory Authority (PAPRA). In a statement on Monday, PPP Information Secretary Sherry Rehman said the party has denounced the regime's recent move to set up the "Press and Publication Regulatory Authority (PAPRA) to control the media. She condemned the regime's ulterior motives to streamline and regulate the media industry without any input or consultation from stakeholders.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=36076 |
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Mediamen tortured, boycott event |
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The correspondents of print and electronic media boycotted the passing-out parade at the police training centre on Monday. Sindh Chief Minister Dr Arbab Ghulam Rahim was the chief guest. The media photographers and cameramen were taking snaps of the police guards, while they were lined up for the ceremony. At this, DSP, Chaudhry Nazeer started beating and torturing the mediamen.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=36093 |
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Harassment of editor alarming |
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Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) chairperson Asma Jahangir on Monday said the complaint by Kamran Rehmat, an English newspaper editor, of harassment by unidentified people had alarmed media professionals.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\12\19\story_19-12-2006_pg7_38 |
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Channels to cover current affairs, parliamentary activities soon |
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Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Muhammad Ali Durrani said two new channels for current affairs programmes and parliamentary activities would be launched soon. “As soon as the speaker National Assembly his gives approval, the parliament Channel will be launched at the earliest”, minister said while addressing a meeting of the Standing Committee of National Assembly on Information and Broadcasting….
The Nation, Page-2
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Writer Shaukat Siddiqui passes away |
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Shaukat Siddiqui, one of the greatest writers of Urdu fiction in the modern era, died at his residence of cardiac arrest on Monday. He was 83. “He had a protracted heart problem. His condition deteriorated this evening and he died of cardiac arrest on the way to a private hospital at 5.30pm,” Zafar Siddiqui, the writer’s eldest son, told Dawn. He is survived by two sons and three daughters. According to the family, the funeral would be held at Ali Masjid, Khayaban-i-Hafiz, Phase-VI, DHA, after Zuhar prayers.
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http://www.dawn.com/2006/12/19/top3.htm |
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LETTER TO EDITOR |
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Telegraph service
Theoretically, the telegraph remains an important mode of communication for millions of its potential users in the rural hinterland, if only it were more reliable and effective. Telegraph offices in rural areas and small towns do not have the necessary equipment in proper order, often requiring the staff to send telegrams through ordinary mail, which negates the very purpose of a telegram.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/LetNews.aspx?dtlid=73768&catid=4 |
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