November 29, 2007

Civil society and the limbs and levers of power

A MEMORIAL meeting on Faiz Ahmad Faiz turned sour when a couple of so-called progressive writers repeatedly made some utterly uncalled for remarks against writers and poets who happen to

‘Stand up for press freedom’

“We believe that the freedom of press is not just confined to allowing the TV channels, FM radio, online outlets and the print media to operate. In fact, as long

Journalists observe black day

The journalists’ community observed a ‘black day’ on Wednesday against restrictions imposed on the media and closure of TV channels. A protest meeting was held at the Karachi Press club.

KUJ demands end to curbs on media

KARACHI (November 29 2007): Speakers at a protest meeting of the KUJ Dawn Unit here Tuesday evening demanded immediate withdrawal of the PCO, ending curbs on media, restoration of all

No let-up in protests by media, lawyers

RAWALPINDI/ISLAMABAD, Nov 28: Lawyers and journalists of the twin cities of Islamabad-Rawalpindi on Wednesday continued with their protest against the emergency and media curbs. The anchor of a banned TV

Emergency to be lifted before polls: Shujaat

RAWALPINDI (November 29 2007): Today is very important day in Pakistan’s history as President Musharraf has doffed his uniform and as a civilian president he will be acceptable to everyone

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