February 16, 2011

Obscenity on TV channels

KHALIL-UR-REHMAN RIJAI KARACHI: This refers to a news item of January 28, 2011, informing that MNAs of the opposition and Treasury benches unanimously condemned the rampant nudity and vulgarity displayed

Ghalib’s 142nd death anniversary observed

Islamabad–Urdu’s great poet Mirza Asadullah Baig is being remembered on his 142nd death anniversary on Tuesday. According to a private news channel, Mirza Asadullah who is renowned with a pen-name

Senate body seeks steps for artists’ welfare

By: Kaswar Klasra ISLAMABAD – Members of Senate Standing Committee on Culture and Tourism spoke highly of Federal Secretary Ministry of Culture, appraised his work and innovation spirit – a

Three-day film conference begins

By Peerzada Salman KARACHI: A three-day film conference began at the Goethe-Institut Karachi on Tuesday. With a break on Feb 16, the event will continue till Feb 18. Noted film

CPJ: At least 44 journalists killed in 2010

NEW YORK–At least 44 journalists were killed worldwide because of their jobs last year, with Pakistan the deadliest country to work in, a rights group said Tuesday. The Committee to

Journalist’s son abducted, thrashed

By Mobarik A. Virk ISLAMABAD: A young boy, Ammar Lasani, was taken hostage in a bizarre incident, was badly thrashed and was eventually saved when the Islamabad Police reacted swiftly

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