Media Matters for Democracy (MMfD), a leading media development organisation in Pakistan focusing on Media and Information Literacy, digital rights, and media sustainability, has launched ‘Facter,’ a collaborative fact-checking tool for newsrooms, in Islamabad on 2nd February 2024. Designed to counter misinformation, Facter leverages technology to aggregate verified content from various news sources and...
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January 23, 2024January 23, 2024MULTIMEDIA, Pakistan
6-Point Agenda on Media Freedom And Journalist Safety For Political Parties’ Electoral Manifestos
LAHORE: NWJDR released its 6-Point Agenda on Media Freedom And Journalist Safety For Political Parties’ Electoral Manifestos. Journalists from all over Pakistan have signed this agenda showing their assent. As Pakistan navigates its path towards democratic progression, it’s imperative for political parties to embed a comprehensive digital rights agenda for journalists and media personnel in...
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January 16, 2024January 16, 2024MULTIMEDIA, society
Karachi: YouTube channel owner and reporter sentenced to 5 years in prison for blackmailing
In Karachi’s anti-terrorism court, the owner of the YouTube channel and the reporter were found guilty of blackmailing the owner of the clinic and receiving money. The accused were sentenced to 5.5 years imprisonment and a fine of 10.10 thousand rupees. The Anti-Terrorism Court pronounced the case against the reporter and the owner of...
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August 3, 2023August 3, 2023MULTIMEDIA
Powerful Voices Unite Against Unplanned Privatization: FES Pakistan Hosts Landmark Public Hearing on Workers’ Rights and Human Welfare in Pakistan, in collaboration with PSI and SHRC.
Karachi, Pakistan – Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Pakistan (FES Pakistan), in collaboration with Public Service International (PSI) and Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC), successfully organized a “Public Hearing on Privatization and Public Debt in Pakistan” today. The event aimed to address the pressing issues related to privatization policies and public debt and their impact on workers’...
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August 2, 2023August 2, 2023MULTIMEDIA
Prevention Of Radicalization In Society Can Be Accomplished By Creating Work Opportunities: Speakers
Islamabad: Radicalization in society can be averted by providing employment opportunities for people, especially marginalized communities. These views were expressed by the speakers at a seminar held at Rawalpindi Press Club on Monday. Former Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) Mohammad Azam said the government must build a strong socio-economic contract between the citizens and the state...
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May 8, 2023May 8, 2023MULTIMEDIA
Bytes for All, Pakistan (B4A) released annual Internet Landscape Report 2022;
Bytes for All, Pakistan (B4A) releases annual Internet Landscape Report 2022; sheds light on evolving digital environment and human rights issues in Pakistan. Bytes for All, Pakistan (B4A), a prominent digital rights organization, is pleased to announce the launch of its flagship annual report, “Pakistan’s Internet Landscape report 2022. Report” The comprehensive report delves into...
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May 4, 2023May 4, 2023EDUCATION, MULTIMEDIA
The painting exhibition sheds light on the role of women in peace-building
ISLAMABAD: A one-day painting exhibition titled ‘Uks-e-Aman’ was organized by PeaceFlix in collaboration with the Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and the Women Journalist Association of Pakistan on Thursday. Uks-e-Aman is a peace-building activity organized by peace-builder Asma Bashir Kundi as a member of the PeaceFlix initiative by Global Neighborhood for Media Innovation...
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May 3, 2023May 3, 2023MULTIMEDIA, Pakistan
Threats, attacks against Pakistani journalists jump by more than 60%, reveals Freedom Network annual report
ISLAMABAD : At least 140 cases of threats and attacks against journalists, media professionals and media organizations were reported in Pakistan between May 2022 and March 2023, according to Freedom Network’s annual Pakistan Press Freedom Report. The report, which is released in connection with the World Press Freedom Day marked globally on May 3...
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May 1, 2023May 1, 2023MULTIMEDIA, Pakistan
Attacks on journalists rise by 60pc
ISLAMABAD: At least 140 cases of threats and attacks against journalists, media professionals and media organisations were reported in Pakistan over the past year, a report showed on Sunday, indicating an annual increase of over 60 per cent. The annual Pakistan Press Freedom Report, prepared by the media rights watchdog Freedom Network, showed that Islamabad...
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March 21, 2023March 21, 2023MULTIMEDIA
Digital media, academia join hands to launch Coalition against Disinformation
ISLAMABAD: A group of several journalism and mass communications departments of universities from across Pakistan, independent digital media platforms, journalists’ associations, media rights groups, and civil society organizations and activists have launched the “Coalition Against Disinformation” (CAD) to defend public-interest journalism against threats to its credibility from various sources. The Coalition was established at...