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Speakers call for effective media strategy to counter fake news against geostrategic interests

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): The speakers at a workshop on discussed the role of fake news, propaganda and non-state actors working against geostrategic interests and stressed ensuring effective media strategy in this regard.   The two-day workshop on ‘Strategic Communications’ was organized by Islamabad Policy Research Institute (IPRI) discussed the themes of digital journalism, social media… Continue reading Speakers call for effective media strategy to counter fake news against geostrategic interests

FO confirms ‘no ban’ by UAE on visas for Pakistanis belonging to ‘specific cities’

ISLAMABAD, Dec 26 (APP): The Foreign Office Spokesperson on Monday confirmed that the United Arab Emirates had not banned or blacklisted the issuance of visas to Pakistanis belonging to specific cities. “We have seen the reports. We can confirm that no such ban is in place by UAE for issuance of visas to Pakistani citizens,”… Continue reading FO confirms ‘no ban’ by UAE on visas for Pakistanis belonging to ‘specific cities’

President writes to PM, CJP to alleviate grievances of Murad Saeed

ISLAMABAD, Dec 24 (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi in separate letters addressed to the Prime Minister and Chief Justice of Pakistan Saturday asked them to look into the issues raised by Murad Saeed to alleviate his grievances. In his letters to Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pakistan,… Continue reading President writes to PM, CJP to alleviate grievances of Murad Saeed

Marriyum takes notice of Irfan Raza’s kidnapping, directs for investigation

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday took notice of the alleged kidnapping of senior journalist Irfan Raza and directed to hold investigation of the matter. In a statement, she said, that a committee, comprising senior police officers, including SSP Investigation, has been formed to look into the incident. “The… Continue reading Marriyum takes notice of Irfan Raza’s kidnapping, directs for investigation

Int’l Day to end Impunity for crimes against journalists observed tomorrow

ISLAMABAD, Nov 01 (APP):Like other parts of the world, International Day to End Impunity for crimes against journalists would be observed on Wednesday. According to details, the theme and tribute of this years would be goes to renowned Journalist Arshad Sharif who was killed in Kyena Police last week. This landmark resolution condemns all attacks… Continue reading Int’l Day to end Impunity for crimes against journalists observed tomorrow

No dialogue with ‘rejected foreign funded Fitna’ underway: Marriyum

ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said dismissed reports about negotiations with the former prime minister Imran Khan in the wake of his long march towards Islamabad. “Mazaaq Raat with rejected foreign funded Fitna is underway instead of negotiations,” she said in a tweet. She said people had returned… Continue reading No dialogue with ‘rejected foreign funded Fitna’ underway: Marriyum

Institutions working within constitutional domains in ‘Naya Pakistan’: Marriyum

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ISLAMABAD, Oct 29 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb Saturday said the political landscape had been transformed in the country where all the state institutions were working within their constitutional domains. “This is the Naya Pakistan in which the institutions have drawn a constitutional line (for their functioning),” the minister said while addressing a… Continue reading Institutions working within constitutional domains in ‘Naya Pakistan’: Marriyum

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