Secretary Information Sindh Kashif Gulzar Shaikh chaired an important meeting at the Directorate of Social and Digital Media to review various measures aimed at making the Information Department’s media monitoring system more effective, comprehensive, and aligned with modern requirements. The meeting was attended by Director Advertisements Muhammad Yousif Kabooro, Director Social and Digital Media Aziz […]
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AJK authorities challenge int’l media on supply blockade claims
Authorities in Azad Jammu and Kashmir have rejected a BBC Urdu report alleging that police stopped civilians carrying food, medicines and fuel and ordered them to destroy the supplies, saying the claim was based on a single anonymous account and was not supported by independent evidence. The BBC Urdu report claimed that civilians attempting to […]
Media bodies express concern over ‘shrinking’ space for freedom of expression
The Joint Action Committee, comprising Pakistan’s media representative organizations – PBA, APNS, CPNE, AMEND, and PFUJ – has expressed deep concern over the current global situation regarding freedom of expression and the safety of journalists on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. According to the joint statement, the past year proved to be extremely […]
Indian media giant breached by Afghan hackers
In a humiliating breach that has sent shockwaves through India’s digital security landscape, the prominent media network, OneIndia, was successfully compromised by a group identifying themselves as “True Muslim Afghans.” The hackers successfully infiltrated the network’s digital platforms, which boast a massive reach of over 30 million followers, to broadcast a defiant political message. The […]
Tina Fey reflects on past Saturday Night Live jokes and changing perspectives
Tina Fey has acknowledged that some of her past jokes during her time on Saturday Night Live “missed the mark,” reflecting on how her perspective on comedy has evolved over the years. Read More: Tina Fey, Amy Poehler to host 2021 Golden Globes Speaking at the History Talks event in Philadelphia, Fey candidly admitted that […]
Power, Perception, Media, and the UAE’s Quest for Stability
The Middle East has once again entered a period of heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Rising tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States have revived global debate about whether the region is approaching a broader confrontation or merely another phase in its long history of strategic rivalry. While the Middle East has experienced repeated cycles of […]
Ishrat Fatima returns to PTV as mentor on Tarar’s request
Veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima is set to return to Pakistan Television (PTV) as a mentor for emerging newscasters and broadcasters, following a request from Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. Read More: Lady Health Workers protest for their 10-month salary arrears Tarar announced her return on Thursday during a visit to her residence in […]
Banijay profits rise 10% on strong gaming performance
PARIS: French media and entertainment group Banijay reported a 10% increase in nine-month profits on Thursday, driven primarily by its gaming division, as the company prepares to finalize a major acquisition that will double its betting operations. The group, known for producing TV shows such as Big Brother and owning the betting platform Betclic, posted […]
TTP leader among 22 terrorists killed in KP, Balochistan
In a major breakthrough, security forces killed four terrorists, including top Fitna al-Khawarij, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), commander in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Bajaur district, the military’s media wing said on Thursday. In a statement, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on the night of October 29 and 30, the movement of a group of terrorists, who were […]
Free media foundation of democratic society, says Faryal Talpur
A special brunch was held in Islamabad by Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, in honor of Pakistan’s leading media anchors. The event was also attended by PPP Central Leader Ms. Faryal Talpur, Central Secretary Information Nadeem Afzal Chan, and senior party leaders Nayyar Bukhari and […]