May 26, 2004

APNS criticizes Rashid’s statement

KARACHI – The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has strongly criticised the statement of federal Information Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed issued at the end of the inter-provincial information ministers’ meeting

Five newspapers banned

On May 25, 2004, the provincial government in Pakistan’s southern province of Sindh banned eight newspapers in the city of Karachi on charges of “publishing obscene photographs” and “blackmail”. Police

Urdu Press faces more pressure, says Shami

KARACHI — Veteran columnist Mujeebur Rehman Shami speaking on the second day of Urdu Press moot paid tributes to Nawa-i-Waqt for its bold stance by fearlessly publishing the ads of

Better conditions for journalists demanded

KARACHI – At the national conference on Urdu press, being held at the Karachi University, three sessions were held on May 25, which was the second day of the moot.

Problems of Urdu publications highlighted

KARACHI – Various problems and shortcomings being faced by Urdu newspapers vis-a-vis their journalist staff specially those related to their working conditions, were discussed on May 25 at length on

Govt stand on Wage Board conflicting

KARACHI – APNS has strongly criticised the statement of the Federal Minister for Information Sheikh Rashid issued at the end of the inter-provincial information ministers’ meeting. The body has also

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