Safety of reporters prerequisite for press freedom, moot told
KARACHI: Pakistani journalists have been facing grave security threats, especially in conflict areas, and all stakeholders should take efforts to improve safety of reporters, a prerequisite for press freedom, said speakers on a consultative dialogue on “Conflict Sensitive Reporting in Print Media. The moot was organized in Karachi by Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) with support […]
Civil Society Organizations hiding their identity for fear of militants in Balochistan
Quetta, Balochistan (April 30, 2013 – AsiaNet-Pakistan) — A grave situation prevails in Balochistan where the civil society organizations have removed boards and name plates from their office buildings, their staff and officials do not carry ID cards or any other document while travelling for the fear of militants. According to them the NGO people […]
Politicians using media for electioneering instead of visiting constituencies
Bahawalpur, Pakistan (Asianet-Pakistan / April 4, 2013) — The speakers at a panel discussion held during a workshop on ‘Role of Media in Current Political Scenario’ viewed that the political parties and their candidates were using the media for their election campaign instead of visiting their respective constituencies for canvassing. “The candidates used to visit […]
Report on performance of Sindh Assembly launched
KARACHI, September 29, 2012 (Asianet-Pakistan): The five sessions of the Sindh Assembly held between November 2011 and May 2012 were marked by legislation on education-related issues, and resolutions for improving […]
Call for Free Media to promote Peace
Lahore, September 20, 2012 /Asianet-Pakistan/ – Journalist play very crucial role in building bridges amongst rivals and finding commonalities amongst adversaries by adhering to basic principles of morality and commonly […]
Peaceful Pakistan our collective dream: Sharmila
Karachi (PPI): Joint efforts are needed to give Pakistan peace, unity and love. Peace building efforts are a must to improve the national image of...
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) – In collaboration of IPDC (UNESCO) “Producing News & Current Affairs Program” June 6-8-2012
Karachi: A Three Day training workshop on “Producing News and Current Affairs Program” was organized by Pakistan Press Foundation in collaboration with IPDC (UNESCO) from...
Aslam Ali Press Freedom Award for Saleem Shahzad: Steps demanded to end impunity of crimes against journalists
Karachi: Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day here on Thursday announced the annual PPF-Aslam Ali Press Freedom Award-2012 for the slain journalist Syed Saleem […]