It seems that not an entire month can pass by without Pemra coming in news for issuing notices. This time, on Friday, the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) issued notices to four private television channels alleging that they were "being irresponsible and provoking anti-national sentiments" with their coverage following the attacks on PNS Mehran air base.
Showing posts with label Journalism. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Journalism. Show all posts
Tuesday, 7 June 2011
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Saleem Shahzad—another voice silenced
Tuesday, May 31st, 2011, was yet another black day for journalism and free speech in Pakistan. Syed Saleem Shahzad, bureau chief of Asia Times online and a fine investigative reporter, paid the highest cost for his unwavering commitment to his profession—his life. Two days after he had been abducted from Islamabad, Saleem Shahzad was found dead near Mandi Bahauddin.
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