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1st May, 2013
Literature festival — literati descend on Islamabad
Islamabad Literature Festival , brought together a galaxy of novelists, poets, journalists and writers who read out literary works and discussed political issues at various sessions.
Islamabad Literature Festival , brought together a galaxy of novelists, poets, journalists and writers who read out literary works and discussed political issues at various sessions.
11th April, 2013
‘Journalists given gifts from secret funds’
SC was astonished to learn that the federal information ministry had distributed gifts worth millions from its secret funds among a few journalists during the year 2011-12.
SC was astonished to learn that the federal information ministry had distributed gifts worth millions from its secret funds among a few journalists during the year 2011-12.
1st February, 2013
HRW voices concern on attacks on religious minorities, ‘judicial overreach’
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has failed to act against abuses by the security and intelligence agencies, which continued to allow extremist groups to attack religious…
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s government has failed to act against abuses by the security and intelligence agencies, which continued to allow extremist groups to attack religious…
28th January, 2013
Iran arrests 11 reporters over ‘foreign contacts’
Iran has arrested 11 journalists accused of cooperation with foreign-based, Persian-language media organisations, several chief editors of Iranian outlets said Monday.
Iran has arrested 11 journalists accused of cooperation with foreign-based, Persian-language media organisations, several chief editors of Iranian outlets said Monday.
4th January, 2013
Media watchdog says 141 journalists killed in 2012
The Swiss-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), which fights for the protection of journalists, said the figure was up by 31 per cent on 2011.
The Swiss-based Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), which fights for the protection of journalists, said the figure was up by 31 per cent on 2011.
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1st October, 2012
It’s not about death and water skiing squirrels
My argument has been to retrain journalists to present news that is dramatic, but that isn’t necessarily negative, writes Caroline Jaine.
My argument has been to retrain journalists to present news that is dramatic, but that isn’t necessarily negative, writes Caroline Jaine.
9th September, 2012
Indo-Pak visa restrictions relaxed
Krishna invited the Pakistan's interior minister to New Delhi, who accepted the invitation and it is believed Mr Malik is likely to visit India in November.
Krishna invited the Pakistan's interior minister to New Delhi, who accepted the invitation and it is believed Mr Malik is likely to visit India in November.
7th September, 2012
SC orders information ministry to freeze secret funds
Justice Khilji Arif Hussain wondered why the ministry needed secret funds. “The information and broadcasting ministry’s budget should be open to everybody,” he said.
Justice Khilji Arif Hussain wondered why the ministry needed secret funds. “The information and broadcasting ministry’s budget should be open to everybody,” he said.
21st August, 2012
Obama warns Syria over chemical arms as journalist killed
The US President warned Syria of “enormous consequences” if it resorts to chemical weapons, whereas a female Japanese reporter was killed while covering clashes in Allepo.
The US President warned Syria of “enormous consequences” if it resorts to chemical weapons, whereas a female Japanese reporter was killed while covering clashes in Allepo.
2nd July, 2012
Pakistani media faces renewed threat
The attack on a TV channel’s office by the Taliban highlights the dilemma faced by local media.
The attack on a TV channel’s office by the Taliban highlights the dilemma faced by local media.
19th April, 2012
Senior Dawn journalist Murtaza Razvi found dead
Razvi’s body was found at an office apartment in DHA in the early hours and he was apparently strangled to death, police say.
Razvi’s body was found at an office apartment in DHA in the early hours and he was apparently strangled to death, police say.
31st December, 2011
Murder most foul
Seven journalists were killed in the line of duty Pakistan in 2011, making the country one of the most dangerous on the planet for the media. But the brutal killing of 40-year-old Syed Saleem Shahzad
Seven journalists were killed in the line of duty Pakistan in 2011, making the country one of the most dangerous on the planet for the media. But the brutal killing of 40-year-old Syed Saleem Shahzad
11th December, 2011
Work mode: On the go – 24/7
You’re eager to start your new job. You convinced the management that timings and pressure are not an issue for you. Waking up at 5am? Sure, no problem.
You’re eager to start your new job. You convinced the management that timings and pressure are not an issue for you. Waking up at 5am? Sure, no problem.
9th December, 2011
Women journalists discuss work place issues in training
ISLAMABAD: Women journalists expressed their concerns, they have to face at work places and in the field, at the three-day media training workshop organised here…
ISLAMABAD: Women journalists expressed their concerns, they have to face at work places and in the field, at the three-day media training workshop organised here…
13th October, 2011
Pakistan through the lens
Pakistanis all over the country at work and play. -Photos by agencies…
Pakistanis all over the country at work and play. -Photos by agencies…
1st August, 2011
‘Bells of freedom’ hushed in Sudan press crackdown
KHARTOUM: Fears of tighter press freedom in the wake of South Sudan’s secession are proving justified with several Sudanese newspapers closed this month and numerous…
KHARTOUM: Fears of tighter press freedom in the wake of South Sudan’s secession are proving justified with several Sudanese newspapers closed this month and numerous…
25th July, 2011
Dow Jones editor reminds reporters of ethics code
NEW YORK: Dow Jones editor-in-chief Robert Thomson, the American flagship of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, has reminded journalists that they must follow a code of…
NEW YORK: Dow Jones editor-in-chief Robert Thomson, the American flagship of Rupert Murdoch’s media empire, has reminded journalists that they must follow a code of…
4th July, 2011
Hong Kong journalists say freedom under threat
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong journalists’ group warned Sunday that freedom of expression in the city had deteriorated, saying the territory had become intolerant of…
HONG KONG: A Hong Kong journalists’ group warned Sunday that freedom of expression in the city had deteriorated, saying the territory had become intolerant of…
4th July, 2011
Endangering lives of children through media focus
RECENTLY, the security forces and police in Lower Dir district presented a nine-year-old girl before media claiming that she was abducted by some terrorists…
RECENTLY, the security forces and police in Lower Dir district presented a nine-year-old girl before media claiming that she was abducted by some terrorists…
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23rd June, 2011
An over diagnosed nation
My first piece for Dawn was an overwhelming experience for me. I still see myself as an artist, not a writer, so I am delighted…
My first piece for Dawn was an overwhelming experience for me. I still see myself as an artist, not a writer, so I am delighted…
