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Pakistan Media Mirror |
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Media Mirror: 16-04-2007 |
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Government Regulations
Pemra blocks seven illegal FM stations in Nowshera, Charsadda |
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Following a letter allegedly issued by President Pervez Musharraf instructing the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to close down 20 illegal FM stations being operated in different parts of NWFP by local religious leaders, the Pemra officials in its regional office here along with the law-enforcing agencies off aired seven such stations during raids on religious seminaries in Nowshera and Charsadda districts. The letter issued from the president secretariat on March 31, 2007, carried a list of 20 FM stations, illegally operated by local religious opinion makers in Hangu, Swat, Peshawar, Nowshera, Charsadda districts as well as Malakand and Khyber Agencies, The Post learnt reliably Sunday.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/NatNewsT.aspx?dtlid=92354&catid=2 |
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Radio
CPO to have FM Radio |
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Sindh Police Department will have a media cell and FM radio service at the Central Police Office here to maintain liaison with media besides disseminating information about traffic etc., for citizens through broadcast. Acting IGP Niaz Ahmed Siddiqui stated this during a meeting with a three-member delegation of FM-105 Radio at the CPO, a statement issued on Sunday said.—
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http://www.dawn.com/2007/04/16/local24.htm |
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Fm listening | A sad new beginning |
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It is an acknowledged fact all over the world that when we are associated with someone we admire, we unintentionally forge an emotional relationship when them. And when their presence in our lives is no more, we are saddened beyond our expectations. Sometimes though, new rays of light emerge in the form of their 'substitutes', and if these 'new people' turn out to be even nearly as good, then they eventually make those losses bearable if not completely forgettable. But what if these 'new additions' do not even come close to matching the standards set by those before them? They would then most defiantly fail to bridge the void.
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http://www.thepost.com.pk/IsbNewsT.aspx?dtlid=92336&catid=17 |
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Music & Videos
Students, video shop owner sent to jail |
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A magistrate on Sunday sent three students of Jamia Fareedia and the owner of Al-Awan CDs Centre to jail on the charge of burning CDs and other material in the main Bhara Kahu Bazaar on Saturday. The magistrate sent students Zainullah, Mehrab Hussain and Muhammad Idress, and the video shop owner, Muhammad Arif, to Adiala Jail on judicial remand on Sunday. Arif’s business partner, Muhammad Tariq, has evaded arrest. Bhara Kahu Station House Office Tahir Mahmood Malik said that police had booked Arif, the video shop owner, as he had initiated the burning of CDs at a public place, which created a public nuisance. Bhara Kahu police registered a case against the accused under sections 6/7 of the Anti Terrorism Act and sections 285 and 290 of Pakistan Penal Code.
(Jang-8)
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\16\story_16-4-2007_pg1_5 |
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Art
If this kind of Shariat is implemented, the Arts will be killed in Pakistan |
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‘Naam-nehad Shariat na manzur’. Celebrities Saud, Salma Agha and Umar Sharif, who participated in the MQM rally against extremism Sunday, unanimously decried the Lal Masjid and Jamia Hafsa developments and said that implementing ‘Kalashnikov’ Shariat in Pakistan would mean an end to the arts. The Lal Masjid, or Red Mosque, in Islamabad and its attached male and female religious schools have challenged the government of President Pervez Musharraf and launched Taliban-style morality patrols against music and video shops.
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http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2007\04\16\story_16-4-2007_pg12_7 |
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An author striving to seek attention for controversial book |
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Books
Syed Jamaluddin the mysterious France based author of the controversial book “Divide Pakistan to eliminate terrorism” has written to a number of Pakistani scholars and writers to urge them to read his work dispassionately. In an email addressed to “dear scholars and learned people,” he drew attention to his book which was published in November 06. as if unsure that he is being taken seriously he sent a number of attachments with email carrying news items, articles and reviews of his book published mostly in Pakistan and India.
(News-3)
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Telecommunication
The rumor virus |
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The News Editorial, “When the wildest conspiracy theories often turn out to be more prosaic than reality, it is only natural that this country is a most fertile breeding ground for rumours, however outrageous they might be. And this is what made Friday the 13th in the Islamic republic more unsettling than most. The country’s favorite toy, the mobile phone, became an object of terror that day, as anxious people began jamming the switchboards of newspaper offices, television channels and phone companies to check up on the veracity of a terrifying new rumour. The story, with minor variations, was that a deadly virus had been unleashed that could kill unsuspecting mobile phone users who answered calls from a malicious caller. The call could send out dangerous rays that could cause bleeding from the ears, a severe electric shock and, in its most extreme form, a terrible death.”
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=51339 |
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Mobile virus |
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Khabrain editorial says “In spite PTA clarification, rumors about deadly damage through cell phones are still in circles. Urgent steps are required to address the fears of customers. Government and mobile companies should take appropriate steps to address panic.”
(Khabrain-Editorial)
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Media Blah, Blah
Shaukat wants Leaguers to watch ‘truth’ on PTV |
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Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz on Sunday advised the Leaguers to watch PTV as a source of correct information on the judicial crisis and the anti-government protests being held in this regard. Aziz, addressing a gathering of the PML-Q, noted with concern that the private channels had been playing up the issue through selective close shots of tyre-burning and exaggerated the number of protesters. In the two-and-half-hour meeting held at the PM House, the members of PML-Q Central Working Committee failed to learn anything new except a repeat of what has already appeared in the press. A number of questions about the judicial crisis, Talibanisation and the forthcoming general elections were left unanswered. The government’s top lawyer, senator Waseem Sajjad, briefed the participants about the presidential reference. Instead of predicting the possible outcome and an insight into the merits and demerits of the reference, he elaborated Article 209 of the Constitution that is all about the constitution of the Supreme Judicial Council (SJC).
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7185 |
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Abolition of six CSS cadres proposed |
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The National Commission for Government Reforms (NCGR) has proposed radical changes in the country’s civil service structure, recommending abolition of six of the 12 Central Superior Services (CSS) groups/cadres. Prime Minister’s Secretariat sources told The News that the NCGR had proposed the abolition of the Information Group, Office Management Group, Postal Group, Railways Group, Commerce and Trade Group and Military Lands and Cantonment group.
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http://www.thenews.com.pk/top_story_detail.asp?Id=7180 |
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PTV Employee union glad over Beg as new MD |
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PTV Central Employees Union CBA has termed the Yousaf Beg Mirza’s appointment as MD a genial step of the government. PTV Central Employees Union CBA will hold a reception to welcome Beg on Tuesday 17, 2006 at 11 o clock at PTV World lawn. Union leaders said that PTV would again be profitable organization during his second tenure. Union leaders expressed thanks to Prim Minister, Minister for Information and secretary information for welcoming step to appoint Beg as new MD.
(Nawa-i-Waqt-8)
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Principal Information Officer suffers heart problem |
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Principal Information Officer Ch Abdul Rasheed was hospitalized in PIMS due to heart problem. Minister for Information Muhammad Ali Durrani visited hospital to inquire his health. Some journalists also visited hospital to ask his health. His angiography is expected today.
(Khabrian-1)
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