China launches campaign to target journalists involved in Blackmailing

Beijing:Chinese authorities have announced a three-month special campaign against journalists involved in blackmail or demanding pay-offs in news reporting. The crackdown from May 15 will target so-called news reporting and blackmail journalism activities by fake press entities or journalists, and kickback-oriented practices by accredited media organizations and people. According to a statement Xinhua received Thursday [...]

PFUJ Launches Provincial Reports on State of Journalism

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Thursday launched four provincial reports which focused on ‘State of Journalism in Pakistan’ on the occasion of World Press Freedom Day. The PFUJ prepared these reports in collaboration with International Federation of Journalists.                     The chief guest at the [...]

World Press Freedom Day Today

World Press Freedom Day is annually observed on May 3 to inform the international community that freedom of the press and freedom of expression are fundamental human rights. This day reminds people that many journalists brave death or face jail to bring daily news to the public. World Press Freedom Day gives people the chance [...]

UNESCO in collaboration with CBA to hold a Commemorative Seminar on World Press Freedom Day on May 3

Islamabad:Regional Offices of UNESCO in Pakistan, Iran & Afghanistan in collaboration with Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) is holding a Commemorative Seminar on WORLD PRESS FREEDOM DAY 2012 on Thursday, May 3, 2012. Time: 2:00 pm (sharp) Venue: Shamadan Hall, Serena Hotel Islamabad

Radio Pakistan starts its first Multi-Media Studio in Islamabad

Islamabad:Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani inaugurated Radio Pakistan’s first Multi-Media Studio at the National Broadcasting House in Islamabad on Monday. Minister for Information and Broadcasting Qamar Zaman Kaira accompanied the Prime Minister. Launching of the video service is part of the efforts by Radio Pakistan to live-stream Current Affairs‚ entertainment and cultural programmes in [...]