Friday November 24, 2006

A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues

Intelligence Republic

http://www.bbc.co.uk/urdu/miscellaneous/story/2006/
11/061123_hasan_column_ns.shtml

ISPR film wins first prize in Rome

The ‘Wild Rose', a twenty-minute documentary produced by the Inter Services Public Relation on the Armed Forces of Pakistan has won first prize at the 17 th International Film Festival held in Rome … The News, Page-12

Information Technology & Telecommunication Study Group met

The study group on Information Technology & Telecommunication met Thursday at SDPI for its 54 th session. Dr Ijaz Shafi, from International Islamic university chaired the session. The Study Group suggested government for early approval of E-Crimes Act 2006….. Daily Khabrain, Page-3

Film directors divided over registration

Federal government notice says directors must have FA degree and two years of experience, most directors do not qualify

Pakistani film directors are divided over registration with the federal government because many of them fear they would not meet the government's new educational requirements. The government had notified all directors to send their bio-data and educational qualifications to the Federal Ministry of Culture, Film Directors' Association (FDA) Chairman Aslam Dar told Daily Times on Thursday.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\11\24\story_24-11-2006_pg7_21

Veteran journalist Budruddin dead

Veteran journalist and icon of economic journalism S.G.M. Budruddin died here on Thursday. He was 88. His funeral prayers will be offered after Friday prayers at Masjid-i-Shaheen, Khyaban-i-Rahat, adjacent to the Cantonment Board, Phase VI of the DHA. According to family members, Mr Budruddin passed away on his way to hospital. He had chest infection.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/11/24/top6.htm

Journalist SGM Badruddin passes away

Veteran journalist SGM Badruddin passed away Thursday night in Karachi at the age of 88. The Namza-e-Janaza will be held after Friday prayers on November 24 at Saheem Masjid, Khayaban-e-Rahat, Phase 6, Defence Society, adjacent to Clifton Cantonment Board. Badruddin started his career in journalism in 1947. He was editor of Pakistan 's first business magazine. Thereafter he joined the Morning News and became the editor of its Dhaka edition.

http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\11\24\
story_24-11-2006_pg12_8

Misuse of Press Club welfare fund slated

Amid severe criticism on the cabinet and exchange of hot words among the supporters and opponents of the sitting cabinet of Peshawar Press Club (PPC), the last general body meeting of the current session ended without reaching any conclusion or approving the finances. While some of the members of PPC threatened to challenge the election which is scheduled for Dec 31, 2006. The general body meeting, held twice in the year, started with President of PPC Bukhar Shah in the chair. All the cabinet members were present on the occasion.

http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNews.aspx?dtlid=69878&catid=2

Two books on China launched

The Pakistan Academy of Letters on Thursday launched two books on China to mark the 55th anniversary of the friendship between the two countries. The launching of these books also coincides with the arrival of the Chinese president in the country. One of the books comprises translations of selected pieces of Chinese literature from different periods – 1100 BC to the 20th century – and will help depict the changing moods of Chinese literature. The book comprises translations of Chinese poetry and short stories.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/11/24/local20.htm

Collection of love letters launched

A collection of love letters titled ‘Magar Ye Ho Na Saka.' The letters describe the feelings of love in an innovative way, besides raising serious questions about social behaviours and barriers. The book was launched at the press club here on Thursday. “Discussing love is a taboo in our conservative society. We need to have debate on this subject and share our experiences with younger generations,” said Abdul Hai Kakar, the author, while speaking at the launching ceremony.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/11/24/local34.htm

FM LISTENING

 Are you advertising on radio?

A few years ago, City FM 89 was launched in the metropolitan cities of Karachi , Lahore , Islamabad and Faisalabad . This launch somewhat revolutionised the field of Radio entertainment in Pakistan . City FM 89 has proved to be a good platform for entertainment, freedom of expression and communication to a society that had so far been slightly lacking an accessible, intelligent and creative outlet.

http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNews.aspx?dtlid=69834&catid=17

ARTICLES

Attacking the press

By Masooda Bano

The news that Dilawar Khan Wazir, a journalist from Waziristan who was kidnapped a few days ago, has survived the kidnapping is a relief given that the fate of some other journalists in the past year has not been that fortunate. However, Dilawar's release does not address the growing concerns about suspected involvement of state intelligence agencies in these forced disappearances. These incidences of forced disappearances are not only growing, they are also seemingly becoming a generic tool used to curtail any form of dissent in the society. This is a dangerous development, which has to be checked.

http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=33058

Cyber bazaar

By Steven Moore

Whenever I'm in the UK , I always find myself sucked into the vortex of the world's largest online auction site. In the UK alone, eBay has 10 million customers, and a staggering 180 million world wise……. Friday Times, Page-22

LETTERS TO EDITOR

Security of media men

Nowadays incidents regarding violence against journalists are very common in the country. Recently, some unidentified persons killed a journalist in Islamabad . The authorities are helpless to arrest the accused persons so far. Meanwhile, a correspondent of BBC in Pakistan , Dilawar Khan, was kidnapped and released after some days.
http://www.thepost.com.pk/LetNews.aspx?dtlid=69821&catid=4

Indian channels

MANY right-thinking Pakistanis believing in the destiny of Pakistan will agree with Faiza Mujahid (letter, Nov 7) that none of the grounds for banning Indian TV channels is valid or justified. As a friend or an enemy, we have a right to information from and on India . Pakistan has nothing to be afraid of. Pakistan must stick to its own culture, education and political strength.

http://www.dawn.com/2006/11/24/letted.htm#7

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

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