Quaid-e-Azam, the founder of Pakistan says “I expect press to be completely fearless.” Regrettably, press in Pakistan has been unsuccessful to appreciate the goal of Quaid-e-Azam. Throughout the first, the decades after 1947 media space in Pakistan remained tightly regulated by the state. There were hardly any players in the broadcast sector. It was restricted […]
By Justice Markandey Katju, former Judge, Supreme Court of India, and Amile Gulzar, Advocate, Lahore High Court Historically the media arose in Europe in the 18th century as an organ of the people against feudal oppression. At that time all the organs of power were in the hands of the feudal authorities (kings, aristocrats, […]
Medical experts have once again come out in opposition to government policy on ending the lockdown, with members of the Pakistan Medical Association (PMA), Pakistan Islamic Medical Association and the Pakistan Chest Society holding a press conference today. These bodies are of the view that the government should institute a stricter lockdown. PMA general secretary […]