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A daily review of media coverage of media and communications issues. |
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Assault
Media man beaten up |
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Some unidentified people Tuesday beat the producer of a private TV channel (Business Plus) during demonstration protests against presidential reference while he was performing his duty outside the Supreme Court Building. According to details, Noman Khalid, a producer of Business Plus, was covering the rally of ruling party at D-chowk near the President's House when some unidentified people in plain dress beat him without any provocation, Khalid told the Post. The media representatives rushed to the spot and released Khalid from their custody and shifted him to a hospital for medical treatment. The journalists of twin cities have condemned this incident and demanded to take legal action against the culprits.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=93898&catid=17 |
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PML workers beat TV producer |
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Workers of the ruling Pakistan Muslim League (PML) on Tuesday beat up a producer of Business Plus, a private TV channel, outside the Supreme Court building during the presidential reference hearing. Noman Khalid, producer of Business Plus, was covering the PML rally when PML activists attacked him without provocation. Khalid suffered minor injuries and was shifted to a hospital. Journalists condemned the incident and demanded action against the culprits.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg1_8 |
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Intimidation
Chairman Pemra says issuance of notice on directives |
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Chairman Pemra Ifthikar Rasheed has said that so far Aaj TV has not yet responded to the show cause notice issued by Pemra. After the Aaj TV reply, it will be decided either to withdraw notice or not. He was talking to PTV. He told that Pemra has issued notice in light of directives issued by Supreme Judicial Council about code of conduct for reporting of the reference against Chief Justice.
(Khabrian-8)
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‘Stranger’ forced to leave press club |
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Journalists and newspaper workers staged a demonstration against forced entry into the Quetta Press Club of a man suspected of working for a secret agency. They also raised slogans against the government for serving notice on the Aaj television network. According to the press club’s secretary general Razaur Rahman, the man, Mohammad Amin, entered the conference hall of the club while lawyers were addressing a press conference. An employee refused to allow Mohammad Amin to enter the premises. This enraged the man and he started hurling abuses at journalists. The man also threatened the club’s employees with dire consequences. He left the place after some senior journalists and lawyers intervened. The Quetta Press Club lodged a report with the police over the incident. Later, journalists and newspaper workers held a demonstration against the government. Speaking to the protesters, the office-bearers of different journalist bodies condemned the government for issuing notice to the Aaj TV and imposing a fine of Rs 25,000 on the ARY channel. They called for action against the `secret agency man’ and withdrawal of the notice issued to Aaj TV.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/04/25/nat18.htm |
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Hopelessly poor in power by Nasim Zehra |
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“Increased pressure on the government may translate into increased pressure on the media. But any move to muzzle media freedom will backfire. The public including the professional classes and the political classes all recognise the media as the source of the 'complete picture' and of the facts of the many explosive issues that Pakistan's state, society and politics face. The power of a responsible media is here to stay. What needs to go is the poverty of wisdom within Pakistan's power circles.”
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=52793 |
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Ban
Royal TV broadcast in Islamabad banned |
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Taking unofficial steps against Royal TV, Its broadcast was banned in federal capital and Rawalpindi through local cable operators. According to press release issued by Royal TV, government issued directives to cable operators to stop Royal TV transmission for its strong coverage to the reference against Chief Justice of Pakistan. After it, Royal TV transmission was blocked in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Channel administration has reiterated its pledge to keep on up dating its viewers about all the latest developments.
(Express-1)
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Pemra Notice to AAJ
CPNE slams PEMRA notice to Aaj TV |
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The Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) Karachi members Tuesday strongly condemned the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) for the issuance of a most deplorable and unwarranted show cause notice to AAJ TV and declared that the CPNE shall resist with all the means at its disposal these attempts to intimidate the electronic media in respect of its news coverage of events in the country and with special reference to the current judicial crisis.
http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNewsT.aspx?dtlid=93949&catid=2
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg7_21
http://www.dawn.com/2007/04/25/nat5.htm
http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7406 |
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Show-cause notice to channel flayed |
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NWFP Minister for Information Asif Iqbal Daudzai has condemned the show-cause notice given to a private TV channel by the Pemra and has termed it as a severe blow on part of the federal government to the freedom of press. Chairing a meeting of the Journalists Welfare Fund Tuesday, he said the provincial government fully believed in the freedom of press and was making each and every possible effort for the welfare of journalist community and promotion of free and fair journalism. Despite meagre resources, the unprecedented measures taken for the welfare of journalists reflected the determination of the government of giving full freedom to the press and of working for the betterment of the journalists' community, he added.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNewsT.aspx?dtlid=93921&catid=2 |
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Govt curbing freedom of expression: HRCP |
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The notice served by PEMRA to a private TV channel on Monday, warning its up-linking may be cancelled, is only the latest in a series of measures aimed at preventing the free voicing of opinion within the media. This has been stated in a press statement released by the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP). It also stated the action underscored the fact that the concerns already voiced by HRCP regarding the provisions of the draconian laws were well-founded. "The law is obviously aimed at limiting free expression and ensuring private media channels are not allowed to express dissenting views-despite many official claims to safeguarding media rights," it added.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg7_25 |
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Media watchdog condemns PEMRA threat to Aaj TV |
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Media Commission, Pakistan, a newly set up media watchdog organisation, has condemned the PEMRA notice to Aaj TV as a crude attempt to muzzle the media and prevent it from informing people about the ongoing judicial crisis in the country. In a statement issued here on Tuesday, the commission said: “The PEMRA threat of action against Aaj TV, which may lead to the cancellation of its short-term up-linking licence, is a crude attempt to muzzle the media and must be condemned in the strongest possible words.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg7_12 |
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PHCBA slams PEMRA notice |
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Peshawar High Court Bar Association (PHCBA), through a unanimous resolution on Tuesday condemned a show cause notice issued by PEMRA attempting an attempt to throttle media.
(Daily Times-A3)
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Protests continue over govt warning to Aaj TV |
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Journalists, political and welfare organisations protested over the government's warning and issuance of show-cause notice to Aaj TV and termed it as an 'assault on freedom of expression'. A rally was taken out from Lahore Press Club (LPC) to Punjab Assembly in which the president of LPC threatened to go on hunger strike if the notification is not with drawn. Different organizations throughout the country took out processions in support of Aaj TV and wore black bands. the government served a show-cause notice on Aaj TV on Sunday, for airing news, talk shows and other programmes on the prevailing judicial crisis and threatened it with closure. The government has also sought an explanation from the chief executive officer in person within three days to avoid a legal action.
The notice said that the channel had violated the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) Ordinance in its news and programmes on an issue pending with the Supreme Judicial Council.
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http://www.aaj.tv/news/news.php?pg=0&show=detail&nid=2 |
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Support AAJ TV in bringing you the truth |
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Over the last 2 years AAJ TV’s unbiased honesty and commitment to journalistic integrity has won wide spread acclaim due to which you, the people of Pakistan, have showered us with your affection and support. Now AAJ TV is being penalized for bringing you the truth.
AAJ TV’s ability to show you the reality and your right to know has been threatened with a notice from Pemra. At this sensitive time AAJ TV needs your support to show the world that the resilient people of Pakistan will not give in to threats that aim to suppress the truth. Please write your messages of support and claim your right to know.
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http://www.aajtv.com/blog/ |
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Dawn Editorial “Threat to Aaj TV” |
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“President Musharraf will likely remind everyone that he is the greatest champion of press freedom — even if there are plenty of incidents to show otherwise. To prove his true commitment, he must ensure that the media is allowed to do its job in an environment of freedom. Pemra, for its part, should ensure that every media organisation conforms to basic rules and regulations.”
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/04/25/ed.htm#3 |
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Editorial Nawa-i-Waqt “Govt ki niji TV se Beja Narazgi” |
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Editorial Nawa-i-Waqt “Govt ki nijii TV se Beja Narazgi” (Government’s undue anger towards private Channels) comments “Government should welcome positive critics with open mind. It should not deteriorate its ties with media.”
(Nawa-i-Waqt- Editorial)
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Break the mirror (Aaina Tore Do) |
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Nawa-i-Waqt columnist Arshad Areef in column Break the mirror (Aaina Tore Do) comments “There are planning to chain media through old fashioned tactics of Ayub’s regime. Government wants to win lost game through use of force and cruel victimizations of media. Let it do.”
(Nawa-i-Waqt-2)
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Media in Courts
Pemra ordinance 2002 and Pemra notice to Aaj challenged in High Court |
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Pemra ordinance 2002 and Pemra show cause notice to Aaj TV have been challenged before Lahore High Court Rawalpindi bench. Zafar Awan Advocate in his petition has claimed Chairman Pemra, Secretary Information and Minister for Information parties in case. Petition has pleaded to declare the Pemra ordinance 2002 defunct. Petition has also pleaded to declare Chairman Pemra directives illegal issued during the period 9th March 07 to 13th April 07. The CPNE decided to become a party in the case filed against the Pemra ordinance in the Lahore High Court. M D Tahir advocate has also filed a separate petition in Lahore High Court to challenge Pemra notice to private TV channel.
(Jang-3) (Nawa-i-Waqt-8) (Express-1)
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Media Protest
Journalists protest against Pemra notice to Aaj TV |
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Journalists’ community of Rawalpindi and Islamabad has strongly protested the notices issued to two private channels by Pemra. They protested the closure of transmission of a channel through cable operators. Media community demanded immediate withdraw of notices.
(Khabrian-5)
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Journalists protest rally in Mardan against Pemra notice to Aaj TV |
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Journalists’ community of Mardan has strongly protested the notice issued to private channel by Pemra. They held a rally and protested against Pemra act. Media community demanded immediate withdraw of notice.
(Aaj-8)
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MUJ flays action against Aaj TV |
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Multan Union of journalists Tuesday condemned the government's action against Aaj TV for providing live coverage to Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry. At a meeting of MUJ chaired by Nadeem Shah, its president and attended by former Assistant Secretary General of PFUJ Abdul Sattar Qamar, Maqbool Ahmed Bukhari, Muhammad Irtiza, Nasir Abbas Zaidi, Ahmed Raza Buizdar, Imaz Ahmed Tareen, Shakil Anjum, President of Press Club, Hameedul Hassan, and others.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNewsT.aspx?dtlid=93801&catid=2 |
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Media Blah Blah
PTV has lost it status, viewers on decline PM Shukat Aziz |
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Prime Minister Shukat Aziz has urged PTV to induct advance technologies and latest professionalism of media to restore its lost status. PTV should introduce balance in its news reporting and current affairs programs. Government will provide financial assistance to PTV for all its future up gradation planes. He was addressing a ceremony in PTV Chaghi Hall. Minister for Information, State Minister for Information, Secretary Information, MD PTV and top officials of PTV were present on the occasion. PM said that PTV should hold unique place through its programs. Its programs should project national integrity, identity and solidarity. He welcomed the decision to separate current affairs programs from entertainment as well to establish PTV Sports channel. Minster for Information Muhammad Ali Durrani also spoke on the occasion and termed PTV a national asset. He said PTV can play a leading role in current competitive media scene.
(Jang-8)
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Chief Justice Iftikhar lauds Geo News |
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has lauded the role of media and particularly that of the Geo News for independence of judiciary. Supreme Court Bar Association’s president and counsel of chief justice, Munir A. Malik while talking to Hamid Mir in the ‘Capital Talk’ said the chief justice has told him to salute Geo News. Munir said the chief justice paid rich tributes to Geo News senior journalist Kamran Khan and Abdul Qayyum Siddiqui in highlighting the matter of judiciary’s freedom.
(Jang-8)
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7415 |
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Chief Justice says journalists are very tricky |
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Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry has said that journalists are very tricky but he avoided talking to journalists. Journalists asked his reaction for overwhelming respect from bar and public. But Judged didn’t reply a single question. Judge was in pleasant mood with a counter.
(Express-8)
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Judiciary, media enjoy unprecedented freedom: Ibad |
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Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ibad has said that the filing of presidential reference against a chief justice of Pakistan in the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) is purely a judicial matter and no one should try to influence the SJC directly or indirectly. Addressing a ceremony organized by the Cricketers Guild of Pakistan at a local hotel on Tuesday, he said senior judges were taking judgments and only the judiciary should be left to decide the reference. “Judicial matters should not be politically contaminated,” he remarked. Dr Ibad noted that the opposition had the right to express reservations and hold protests, but it should refrain from influencing judiciary.
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/04/25/local4.htm |
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Weekly press briefing on law, order planned |
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The ministry of interior has decided to hold weekly press briefing on law and order situation and internal security issues. National Crisis Management Cell (NCMC) Director General and ministry’s spokesman Brig Javed Iqbal. “weekly briefing will be held on every Tuesday at 4 pm in his office” he said.
(Dawn-19)
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Radio
CM announces Rs 1.8 million for FM radio station at KC |
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Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has announced Rs 2 million for the Kinnaird College (KC) – Rs 1.8 million for a radio station and Rs 200,000 for the welfare of the college’s lower staff. He made this announcement, while speaking at the convocation of the KC on Tuesday. Association of KC chairman Dr Alexandar John Malik and the principal of the college, Mira Phailbus, were also present on the occasion. The CM said that the government was attaching top priority to education because it was necessary for prosperity. “The government is struggling for the uplift of the education sector. The educational budget has been increased during the last four years,” he added.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg13_11 |
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Copy Rights
Computer users asked to regularise software by May 30 |
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Computer users across the country have been given 35 days to ensure that all their software is licensed under a new software anti-piracy campaign launched by the Business Software Alliance (BSA) on Tuesday. Addressing a press conference at the Lahore Press Club, Aly Harakeh, BSA Representative for Eastern Mediterranean and Pakistan, said businesses and individual computer users have been urged to dispose of pirated software on their machines by May 30, without any threat of legal action by the BSA under the copyright law.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/CorpNewsT.aspx?dtlid=93861&catid=8 |
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Plagiarism haunts PU |
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The plagiarism issue continues to haunt the Punjab University ever since the case involving teachers of Centre for High Energy Physics surfaced in April last year. Dean Faculty of Science Dr Mujahid Kamran the other day has written a letter of protest against the plagiarism inquiry report to the Vice Chancellor PU. He has sent the copies of the letter to members of Syndicate as well. Dr Kamran it may be mentioned here reported the plagiarism cases to the VC, who initiated probe last year. The inquiry found out that the charge of plagiarism was true. But light punishment was given to plagiarists.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg13_3 |
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View: Plagiarism — causes and consequences — Asghar Qadir |
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Plagiarism is the attempt to pass off work and ideas of others as one’s own. In Pakistan it is generally taken as a minor peccadillo, but in most of the developed world it is regarded as a serious offence. It is a more serious theft than that of material objects, despite the fact that it is more difficult to prove. Why is it difficult to prove? Because it is not clear where developing on someone else’s idea ends and stealing that idea begins. It is only when it is done brazenly that one can be sure of plagiarism.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg3_3 |
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Comment: More sinning than sinned against — Ijaz Hussain |
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC) and the Punjab University (PU) administration are currently at loggerheads with each other. The conflict started when the HEC decided to suspend the PU’s funding following its failure to take strict action against five faculty members of the Centre for Higher Energy Physics (CHEP) who had earlier been found guilty of plagiarism. Rejecting the decision as “arbitrary” and “dictatorial”, the PU administration denounced the HEC Chairman on the ground that he “[was] not giving us money from his own pocket. It is public money and the PU students have a lawful right to it.” It threatened to take the issue to the Council of Common Interests. The HEC on its part has asked the PU Chancellor, Khalid Maqbool, to take suo moto action.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\25\story_25-4-2007_pg3_2 |
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Announcement
Journalists can submit applications for allotment for I-15 till 28th April |
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CDA has fixed 28th April, 2007 date for journalists to submit their applications forms for allotment of plots and flats in I-15. CDA Deputy Director Saqib majeed Malik has issued a press release in this regard. According to press release, those journalists who are allotted plots or flats in I-15 should collect forms from his office to apply for allotment letters.
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