Sunday October 22, 2006

A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues

Copies of Dawn set on fire

Copies of Dawn were set on fire in front of the Hyderabad press club by some people who had snatched them from news-stands and hawkers in Qasimabad taluka and some other areas of the city on Sunday morning. Nobody has claimed responsibility for the incident. However, an unidentified caller telephoned the Hyderabad press club and told the receptionist that Dawn would be taught a lesson. The incident was reported to the Cantonment police station. President of the Hyderabad press club Shahid Shaikh condemned the incident and described it as an attack on freedom of the press. The Hyderabad Union of Journalists also condemned the attack.

Daily Dawn

Pirated books — a blessing in disguise!

There is a lot of hue and cry about the widespread trade of pirated books in the country as the publishing houses are at pains to curb this phenomenon but the practice is flourishing unabated. There is an unending debate going on between different stakeholders having different interests and varied outlook as to whether or not this trade should be or could be curbed entirely. This practice is not limited to Pakistan alone, the phenomenon is common in most of the developing countries. High prices of original books and poverty of the people of these countries make it impossible for them to purchase such costly books and they are left with no option but to buy the pirated books. The difference in price is so huge that one opts to purchase the cheap pirated books.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/arc_news.asp?id=4

High speed Internet hits worldwide boom

The high speed Internet connectivity is the fever every nation wants to catch up with real fast and with the merger of two DSL technology giants — Alcatel and Lucent — battle for market shares are getting literally cut throat. Alcatel has announced another major milestone as it has now surpassed 100 million DSL lines shipped. Alcatel, which continues to have more than one third of the DSL market, has doubled its total shipments since October 2004. Ten years after pioneering the broadband access market, Alcatel continues to set the pace for the industry with its ISAM product family, a purpose-built 100% triple play IP access solution, which 100 new customers have selected in the past two years.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/arc_news.asp?id=6

Newspapers to miss one day for Eidul Fitr

All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) Secretary General Kazi Asad Abid announced Saturday that APNS member publications would observe one non-publication day on account of Eidul Fitr. Consequently, there will be no issue of any newspaper publication, morning or evening, on the day following Eid. He said the above decision was taken with the Akhbar Farosh Federation.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\10\22\story_22-10-2006_pg7_6

Newspapers to observe one Eid holiday

Secretary General All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) announced on Saturday that APNS member publications will observe one non-publication day on account of Eid-ul-Fitr. Consequently, there will be no issue of any newspaper publication, morning or evening, on day following Eid. He said that the decision was taken in consultation with Akhbar Farosh Federation. He advised members to strictly comply with the decision and ensure that no issue of any newspaper publication, morning or evening, is brought out on day following Eid.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/10/22/top17.htm

APNS to observe one non-publication day on Eid

Kazi Asad Abid, Secretary General All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), on Saturday announced that member publications of APNS would observe one non-publication day on account of Eid-ul-Fitr. Consequently, there will be no issue of any newspaper publication (morning or evening) on the day following Eid. He said the above decision had been taken with Akhbar Farosh Federation. He advised members to strictly comply with the decision and ensure that no issue of any newspaper publication (morning or evening) is brought out on the day following Eid.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/arc_news.asp?id=4

Hawkers and journalists to observe black day on Monday

The All Pakistan Hawkers' Association and journalists protested in front of Parliament House on Saturday against the All Pakistan Newspapers' Society's (APNS) decision to allow a single holiday on Eid.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\10\22\story_22-10-2006_pg7_25

Newsmen, hawkers to observe black day on October 23

Against the decision taken by the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), All Pakistan Hawkers Association and journalists staged a sit-in in front of the Parliament House and has announced to observe Monday as Black Day if the decision regarding cut down in Eid holidays is not withdrawn. According to details under the auspices of RIUJ, All Pakistan Hawkers Federation and Rawalpindi/Islamabad Press Club a protest demonstration started from camp office Melody on Saturday. Business Recorder

Workshop on human rights and media on November 15

Fazaldad Institute in collaboration with Friedrich Nauman Foundation is organising a workshop on "Human Rights and the Media" here at a local hotel on Wednesday, November 15 2006. Senior media personnel including owners, editors, anchors and senior journalists from print and electronic media will be participating. Business Recorder

Islamabad remembers Khalique Ibrahim

A number of intellectuals, writers, admirers and friends gathered at the Civil Junction Friday night to remember Khalique Ibrahim Khalique, the legendary documentary film-maker, poet and writer of stylish, sparkling prose. Piece by piece, Prof Fateh Mohammad Malik, Ashfaque Saleem Mirza, Kishwar Naheed, Mushir Anwar and his poet son, Harris Khalique, reconstructed Khalique's lifetime work in the cinema, literature, and also spoke of his emotional intensity for the socialist cause and deep humanism.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/10/22/nat23.htm

FM LISTENING: Trend-setters ignore Ramazan

Ramazan is the only month throughout the year in which one can notice an alteration in the regular transmission of FM channels for the true spirit of the holy month is reflected in it. In fact with the passage of time, trends are changing and I must say 'media' is playing an important role in bringing a revolutionary change in society.
http://www.thepost.com.pk/Arc_IsbNews.aspx?dtlid=64973&catid=17
&date=10/22/2006&fcatid=14

LETTERS TO EDITOR

Why no coverage?

This is to bring to your attention the ongoing ICC champion's trophy which is not being covered even by PTV. I think PTV is still watched by almost 60 per cent of our population, especially in the rural areas. In many cities a large portion of residents do not have cable connections. Cricket is popular entertainment for us and should be shown by PTV.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/arc_news.asp?id=11

COMPILED by: Sajid Gondal, Media Monitor, Internews Pakistan (www.internews.org.pk)

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