BALANCING freedom of speech, especially the freedom of the media to report and comment on public figures and issues of public importance, against the right of individuals to be protected against libel and slander is a delicate art. In all cases, the public interest should be given precedence over unreasonable personal protection of information and […]
Journalism is one of the riskiest professions to choose in this anarchic and increasingly insecure world. Since journalists consider themselves responsible for keeping people alive to political, religious and security-related affairs, they are bound to face the wrath of certain powerful state and non-state quarters. Sometimes, if they unearth the truth behind sensitive political and […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) ordered the federal government on Sunday to submit the inquiry report on news leaks to the committee formed under Justice (retired) Amir Raza by December 19. LHC Chief Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah issued the order on a petition filed by a member of the PPP’s lawyers’ wing Advocate Ilyas […]
Mohammad Umer, father of journalist Mohammad Khan Sasoli died trying to get justice for son. His killers remain at large even after six years. Sasoli was murdered by unknown motorcyclist assailants in the evening of December 14, 2010 at Khuzdar district of Balochistan, Pakistan. Sasoli the president of Khuzdar Press Club correspondent of Royal TV […]
KARACHI – Human rights have never remained a priority for the state, as these are not just a constitutional matter but a complete lifestyle. “Inclusion of human rights in the curriculum could lead towards the establishment of a peaceful society.” These views were expressed by veteran journalist and head of the Human Rights Commission of […]
IA Rehman says teaching human rights to students can help establish peace in society “Human rights have never been a priority of the state,” said veteran journalist IA Rehman on Thursday, “because they are not just a constitutional matter, but a complete lifestyle.” Rehman, who also heads the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, was presiding […]
While taking the notice of safety and security issues being faced by journalists and media workers, Sindh information department has appointed a focal person to address the problems. The decision has been taken followed by the meeting between Secretary Information Department Imran Atta Soomro and Owais Aslam Ali, secretary general of Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF). […]
