Media

While making momentous contributions for society, Pakistani women in media face plentiful challenges in the course of their work which compel them to quit the field of journalism by Sana Jamal ISLAMABAD – Pakistani media has a strong women representation in country’s leading TV and radio stations but women still face obstacles in rising to key decision-making roles, women journalists highlighted ... Read More »

Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) is the new hub for the professional journalism training and networking KARACHI – Pakistani journalists and media professionals now have a new hub for the professional development, training and networking at Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) in Karachi. American Ambassador David Hale and IBA Director Ishrat Hussain launched the Center for Excellence in Journalism (CEJ) ... Read More »

PESHAWAR – Another journalist, Hafeez ur Rehman, has been killed in Kohat, Pakistan in less than a month’s time. Police said that unidentified gunmen killed the TV journalist on Sunday in the second such murder this month in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Attackers riding a motorcycle fired on 42-year-old Hafeez ur Rehman near his home on the outskirts of Kohat district. ... Read More »

ISLAMABAD – A street in Paris has been named after Pakistani journalist Syed Saleem Shahzad who was kidnapped, tortured and killed in Islamabad four years ago. An international organisation, Reporters Without Borders, renamed 12 Parisian streets after journalists who have been murdered, tortured or disappeared to mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists (2 November). Shahzad ... Read More »

Mishal in Collaboration with Journalism Schools to launch Knowledge Empowerment Initiatives in Pakistan ISLAMABAD – Mishal Pakistan is working with more than 15 journalism schools across Pakistan for human resource development in the media industry. Mishal plans to launch journalism scholarships, research initiatives for better industry-academia linkages and gold medal recognition in research and academic excellence for the students, researchers and professionals. ... Read More »

ISLAMABAD – A seminar highlighting the crucial role women play in the media including their accomplishments and the unique set of challenges they face, was held in Islamabad. The one-day international seminar on communications for development with a focus on women in media, photojournalism and documentary making, was organized by the United Nation Information Centre (UNIC) and Bahria University to commemorate the United Nations ... Read More »

ANKARA : A photography exhibition titled “Colours of Pakistan – Seen Through the Eyes of Turks” was launched in Ankara. The Embassy of Pakistan in Ankara has organized this exhibition in collaboration with the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, as part of Pakistan’s 69th Independence Day celebrations. President of the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA) Dr. Serdar Çam was the chief ... Read More »

There is no place like home The 3 minute Shan Foods ad is no less than an emotional ride. The ad that beautifully depict the feelings of those who are living away from their home has become an instant hit all over Pakistan. The whole theme of the ad to celebrate and cherish the precious moments of life with love ones. The ... Read More »

ISLAMABAD (Pakistan) – Michael Patrick Foley, Chief Executive Officer of Telenor Pakistan, has been appointed as new director of National Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) & Research and Development (R&D) Fund on Monday. The Board of Directors of National ICT and RD unanimously appointed him as the new director in the 36th meeting of board held under the chair of ... Read More »

NEW YORK — The burned body of a journalist was found in the Indian state of Maharashtra on Saturday, the day after he had been kidnapped, according to news reports. The murder of Sandeep Kothari is the second such one of a journalist in India in less than two weeks. “The horrific murder of another journalist in less than two ... Read More »