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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) today appealed to Justice Anwar ZaheerJamali, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan, to direct the concerned authorities to officially release the leaked Report of the Commission of Inquiry Regarding Incident of Firing on Hamid Mir along with all annexures and appendixes. The judicial commission was set up by the government in response to national and international furor over the firing on April 19, 2016 in Karachi at renowned journalist and talk show host Hamid Mir of Geo Television. Mir received six bullet wounds on his body in that attacked and narrowly escaped death. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali, in a letter to Chief Justice AnwarZaheeerJamali today, said the leaking of the report rather than official release has make it almost impossible to have serious, informed national debate on the report dealing with extremely important issue of press freedom and safety of media professionals. Ali appealed to the Chief Justice to direct the concerned authorities to clarify if the leaked report is authentic, and if it is to release it officially along with all annexures and appendixes. The PPF Secretary General also brought to the notice of the Chief Justice the important factual error regarding Musa Khankhel, reporter of Geo and Jang Group, who in the leaked report has been described as “bad Taliban chief”. Musa Khankhel was abducted and murdered at gunpoint while on a reporting assignment on February 18, 2009 and later his body was found with his hands and feet tied. Ali said, all leading media organizations within and outside Pakistan are unanimous that Khankhel was murdered while on a journalistic assignment and labeling him as “bad Taliban chief” is a great injustice to his memory. He appealed to the Chief Justice that this erroneous reference to Musa Khankhel may kindly be corrected. PPF is an independent media documentation and training centre working for almost five decades to defend and promote freedom of the press in Pakistan and internationally.

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پاکستانی قوم کو بیماریوں سے پاک صحت مند معاشرہ فراہم کریں گے ، بہت جلد بنیادی مراکز صحت اور دیہی مراکز صحت میں بھی ھومیو ڈاکٹرز کی نشستیں مختص کی جائیں گی ، ایم این اے راجا جاوید اخلاص مسلم لیگ ن کی حکومت ھومیو پیتھک شعبے کی ترقی کے لیے کوشاں ہے ، پارلیمانی سیکرٹری برائے کیبنٹ سیکرٹریٹ ایم این اے راجا جاوید اخلاص کا سیمینار سے خطاب

پاکستانی قوم کو بیماریوں سے پاک صحت مند معاشرہ فراہم کریں گے ، بہت جلد بنیادی مراکز صحت اور دیہی مراکز صحت میں بھی ھومیو…

11 Apr 2016

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پاکستانی قوم کو بیماریوں سے پاک صحت مند معاشرہ فراہم کریں گے ، بہت جلد بنیادی مراکز صحت اور دیہی مراکز صحت میں بھی ھومیو ڈاکٹرز کی نشستیں مختص کی جائیں گی ، ایم این اے راجا جاوید اخلاص مسلم لیگ ن کی حکومت ھومیو پیتھک شعبے کی ترقی کے لیے کوشاں ہے ، پارلیمانی سیکرٹری برائے کیبنٹ سیکرٹریٹ ایم این اے راجا جاوید اخلاص کا سیمینار سے خطاب

11 Apr 2016

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Military operations are progressing successfully including Operation Zarb-e-Azb,Jammu and Kashmir dispute had aggravated militant and Jihadi sentiment in the region H.E.Mr.Jalil Abbas Jilani

Military operations are progressing successfully including Operation Zarb-e-Azb,Jammu and Kashmir dispute had aggravated…

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Military operations are progressing successfully including Operation Zarb-e-Azb,Jammu and Kashmir dispute had aggravated militant and Jihadi sentiment in the region H.E.Mr.Jalil Abbas Jilani

Military operations are progressing successfully including Operation Zarb-e-Azb,Jammu and Kashmir dispute had aggravated…

10 Apr 2016

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ANF Youth Forum achieved significant successes. DG ANF Major General Nasir Dilawar Shah ANF YOUTH AMBASSADORS CONVENTION HELD AT RAWALPINDI, SPECIAL “ANTI-DRUG DRIVE” IS BEING LAUNCHED IN MAJOR CITIES By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

ANF Youth Forum achieved significant successes. DG ANF Major General Nasir Dilawar Shah ANF YOUTH AMBASSADORS CONVENTION…

7 Apr 2016

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ANF Youth Forum achieved significant successes. DG ANF Major General Nasir Dilawar Shah ANF YOUTH AMBASSADORS CONVENTION HELD AT RAWALPINDI, SPECIAL “ANTI-DRUG DRIVE” IS BEING LAUNCHED IN MAJOR CITIES By.Asghar Ali Mubarak

ANF Youth Forum achieved significant successes. DG ANF Major General Nasir Dilawar Shah ANF YOUTH AMBASSADORS CONVENTION…

7 Apr 2016

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Rising star of Pakistani media 21 years old Pakistani female journalist Khushbakht Abbas of SAMA Tv wins the 1st Females Journalist Tenpin Bowling Championship 2016 By.Asghar Ali Mubarak ISLAMABAD;The rising star of Pakistani media 21 years old Pakistani female journalist Khushbakht Abbas of SAMA Tv wins the 1st Females Journalist Tenpin Bowling Championship played here at the Leisure City Bowling Club Safa Gold Mall on Wednesday. A large number of female journalists from all over Pakistan participated in the championship. Fauzia Khan, Salma Kausar, Nabeela, Neelam, Rozina, Hanifa and Khushbakht Abbas played very well and qualified for the final of the championship, says a press release issued here. A total of top six players competed in the final games and at the end of the final Khushbakht won the title by scoring 85 pins. Nabeela secured second position by scoring 84 pins while Neelam remained third by scoring 82 pins.

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Qualification Tournament for RIO Olympics will be held from 14thApril 2016 in Manila, Philippines,

Qualification Tournament for RIO Olympics will be held from 14thApril 2016 in Manila, Philippines, Pakistani Contingent…

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Iran is not involved in any negative activities in Pakistan, Visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been quite positive. Chaudhary Nisar Ali Khan ” I Will request the PM to investigate how the Performance of Pakistani cricket team World T20 Tournament report leaked before its submission ”.Pakistani Interior Minister

Iran is not involved in any negative activities in Pakistan, Visit of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has been quite po…

3 Apr 2016

Pakistan has a very rich and diverse culture. Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervez Rashid Ten days ‘Lok Mela’ folk festival of Pakistan opens with color full fanfare, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Imran Gardezi, H.E. Jan Riemer the Counsellor Embassy of Denmark, Islamabad was also present on the occasion. Senior Pakistani journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak along with H.E. Jan Riemer the Counsellor Embassy of Denmark Islamabad during the inauguration ceremony of folk festival of Pakistan, popularly known as ‘Lok Mela’ opened on other day at Islamabad . Islamabad; The Ten day NOWRUZ celebration folk festival of Pakistan, popularly known as ‘Lok Mela’ opened on other day with the traditional ‘CHADARPOSHI’ of Khurshid Nauma and ‘DASTARBANDI’ Sachu Khan of senior artisans. The theme of the first day of the festival was ‘Nowruz’ and the ambiance of the day long activities revolved around it. A special ‘Nowruz’ table was decorated and placed on stage during the opening ceremony. The mega annual cultural event is organized by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa). It will continue till April 10th2016. The ‘DASTARBANDI’, a turban in folk mythology of Pakistan always is a synonymous to great honor, self-respect and courage. By placing a turban on some one’s head, a complete trust is rested in that person’s wisdom and his or her stature. Through ‘Dastarbandi’ or ‘CHADARPOSHI’, Lok Virsa offers tribute to the services of artisans keeping in view their contribution to the cultural heritage of the country. The chief guest performed ‘CHADARPOSHI’ of Khurshid Nauma, an 80-year old master artisan in Sharma weaving and Namda making from Shimshal, Gilgit-Baltistan and ‘DASTARBANDI’ of an eminent Saroz player Sachu Khan from Sui, District Dera Bugti, Baluchistan . Both the traditional practitioners possess a vast knowledge and experience in their respective fields and contributed a major part of their lives for the continuance of their traditions. The inauguration ceremony was held at Lok Virsa open air theatre in rain. The Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervez Rashid was the chief guest. Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Imran Gardezi, H.E. Jan Riemer the Counsellor Embassy of Denmark, Islamabad was also present on the occasion. In his address, Senator Pervez Rashid said that Pakistan has a very rich and diverse culture. “People living in each province and region proudly practice their indigenous folk culture. Lok Virsa is doing a great service to the nation by preserving our folk traditions and projecting them at the national and international level. This is not only important but also essential and the need of the hour. Lok Mela is a true depiction of rural Pakistan. It reinforces national harmony and integration by promoting our cultural heritage through active participation of all provincial governments, master artisans, folk artists, performers and musicians”. He said that it is policy of the government to give balanced representation to all federating units in safeguarding their traditional culture and Lok Mela is the best example of this policy. The Minister assured full cooperation to Lok Virsa on behalf of his Ministry for successful holding of this huge festival. Later, the minister visited each provincial and regional pavilion and met rural artisans, folk artists, musicians and performers hailing from different provinces, regions, remote and far flung areas. Each province has erected its cultural pavilion focusing on a specific theme. Punjab pavilion depicts the richness of Cholistan desert and its beautiful traditions and architecture. Sindh has showcased Tharparkar, Balochistan Makran and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chitral. Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir cultural departments have also set up their beautiful cultural pavilions at the festival grounds. Earlier in her welcome address, Dr. Fouzia Saeed, executive director of the Lok Virsa, gave a brief overview of the concept and objectives of Lok Mela with special reference to the mandate of Lok Virsa, i.e. research, collection, documentation, preservation and dissemination of Pakistan’s tangible and intangible heritage. “Our focus is on the promotion of our folk cultures and inculcating them in the lives of people as a means of rejuvenating our pride in which we are as a nation by appreciating our pluralistic identities”. She assured all the participants a very warm hospitality at Islamabad during the ‘mela’ . Lok Mela focuses on diversity within provinces and provides an opportunity to craftspeople not only to display their artisanship at the federal capital for ten consecutive days but also to sell their products to public without involvement of middleman, thus enabling them to understand the marketing mechanism of various crafts. The ‘mela’ also serves to afford an opportunity to the diplomatic community to witness authentic folk musical and cultural entertainment besides buying traditional items on affordable prices. Around 500 artisans and artists from different parts including remotest regions are participating in Lok Mela, bringing with them their creativity in arts, crafts and innovation. Lok Mela will continue till April 10, 2016 with all its festivities and attractions. Daily timings are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The daily features of the ‘mela’ include provincial cultural pavilions, folkloric song and dance ensembles, rural musicians, cultural nights, shopping mall, craft bazaar, artisans at work, traditional food court and many other attractions. A large number of people from different walks of life attended the ceremony and enjoyed thrilling performances presented by folk artists and musicians.

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12 Apr 2016

Rising star of Pakistani media 21 years old Pakistani female journalist Khushbakht Abbas of SAMA Tv wins the 1st Females…

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Pakistan has a very rich and diverse culture. Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervez Rashid Ten days ‘Lok Mela’ folk festival of Pakistan opens with color full fanfare, Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Imran Gardezi, H.E. Jan Riemer the Counsellor Embassy of Denmark, Islamabad was also present on the occasion. Senior Pakistani journalist Asghar Ali Mubarak along with H.E. Jan Riemer the Counsellor Embassy of Denmark Islamabad during the inauguration ceremony of folk festival of Pakistan, popularly known as ‘Lok Mela’ opened on other day at Islamabad . Islamabad; The Ten day NOWRUZ celebration folk festival of Pakistan, popularly known as ‘Lok Mela’ opened on other day with the traditional ‘CHADARPOSHI’ of Khurshid Nauma and ‘DASTARBANDI’ Sachu Khan of senior artisans. The theme of the first day of the festival was ‘Nowruz’ and the ambiance of the day long activities revolved around it. A special ‘Nowruz’ table was decorated and placed on stage during the opening ceremony. The mega annual cultural event is organized by the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (Lok Virsa). It will continue till April 10th2016. The ‘DASTARBANDI’, a turban in folk mythology of Pakistan always is a synonymous to great honor, self-respect and courage. By placing a turban on some one’s head, a complete trust is rested in that person’s wisdom and his or her stature. Through ‘Dastarbandi’ or ‘CHADARPOSHI’, Lok Virsa offers tribute to the services of artisans keeping in view their contribution to the cultural heritage of the country. The chief guest performed ‘CHADARPOSHI’ of Khurshid Nauma, an 80-year old master artisan in Sharma weaving and Namda making from Shimshal, Gilgit-Baltistan and ‘DASTARBANDI’ of an eminent Saroz player Sachu Khan from Sui, District Dera Bugti, Baluchistan . Both the traditional practitioners possess a vast knowledge and experience in their respective fields and contributed a major part of their lives for the continuance of their traditions. The inauguration ceremony was held at Lok Virsa open air theatre in rain. The Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Senator Pervez Rashid was the chief guest. Federal Secretary, Ministry of Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Imran Gardezi, H.E. Jan Riemer the Counsellor Embassy of Denmark, Islamabad was also present on the occasion. In his address, Senator Pervez Rashid said that Pakistan has a very rich and diverse culture. “People living in each province and region proudly practice their indigenous folk culture. Lok Virsa is doing a great service to the nation by preserving our folk traditions and projecting them at the national and international level. This is not only important but also essential and the need of the hour. Lok Mela is a true depiction of rural Pakistan. It reinforces national harmony and integration by promoting our cultural heritage through active participation of all provincial governments, master artisans, folk artists, performers and musicians”. He said that it is policy of the government to give balanced representation to all federating units in safeguarding their traditional culture and Lok Mela is the best example of this policy. The Minister assured full cooperation to Lok Virsa on behalf of his Ministry for successful holding of this huge festival. Later, the minister visited each provincial and regional pavilion and met rural artisans, folk artists, musicians and performers hailing from different provinces, regions, remote and far flung areas. Each province has erected its cultural pavilion focusing on a specific theme. Punjab pavilion depicts the richness of Cholistan desert and its beautiful traditions and architecture. Sindh has showcased Tharparkar, Balochistan Makran and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chitral. Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir cultural departments have also set up their beautiful cultural pavilions at the festival grounds. Earlier in her welcome address, Dr. Fouzia Saeed, executive director of the Lok Virsa, gave a brief overview of the concept and objectives of Lok Mela with special reference to the mandate of Lok Virsa, i.e. research, collection, documentation, preservation and dissemination of Pakistan’s tangible and intangible heritage. “Our focus is on the promotion of our folk cultures and inculcating them in the lives of people as a means of rejuvenating our pride in which we are as a nation by appreciating our pluralistic identities”. She assured all the participants a very warm hospitality at Islamabad during the ‘mela’ . Lok Mela focuses on diversity within provinces and provides an opportunity to craftspeople not only to display their artisanship at the federal capital for ten consecutive days but also to sell their products to public without involvement of middleman, thus enabling them to understand the marketing mechanism of various crafts. The ‘mela’ also serves to afford an opportunity to the diplomatic community to witness authentic folk musical and cultural entertainment besides buying traditional items on affordable prices. Around 500 artisans and artists from different parts including remotest regions are participating in Lok Mela, bringing with them their creativity in arts, crafts and innovation. Lok Mela will continue till April 10, 2016 with all its festivities and attractions. Daily timings are from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The daily features of the ‘mela’ include provincial cultural pavilions, folkloric song and dance ensembles, rural musicians, cultural nights, shopping mall, craft bazaar, artisans at work, traditional food court and many other attractions. A large number of people from different walks of life attended the ceremony and enjoyed thrilling performances presented by folk artists and musicians.

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Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) today appealed to Justice Anwar ZaheerJamali, Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan, to direct the concerned authorities to officially release the leaked Report of the Commission of Inquiry Regarding Incident of Firing on Hamid Mir along with all annexures and appendixes. The judicial commission was set up by the government in response to national and international furor over the firing on April 19, 2016 in Karachi at renowned journalist and talk show host Hamid Mir of Geo Television. Mir received six bullet wounds on his body in that attacked and narrowly escaped death. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali, in a letter to Chief Justice AnwarZaheeerJamali today, said the leaking of the report rather than official release has make it almost impossible to have serious, informed national debate on the report dealing with extremely important issue of press freedom and safety of media professionals. Ali appealed to the Chief Justice to direct the concerned authorities to clarify if the leaked report is authentic, and if it is to release it officially along with all annexures and appendixes. The PPF Secretary General also brought to the notice of the Chief Justice the important factual error regarding Musa Khankhel, reporter of Geo and Jang Group, who in the leaked report has been described as “bad Taliban chief”. Musa Khankhel was abducted and murdered at gunpoint while on a reporting assignment on February 18, 2009 and later his body was found with his hands and feet tied. Ali said, all leading media organizations within and outside Pakistan are unanimous that Khankhel was murdered while on a journalistic assignment and labeling him as “bad Taliban chief” is a great injustice to his memory. He appealed to the Chief Justice that this erroneous reference to Musa Khankhel may kindly be corrected. PPF is an independent media documentation and training centre working for almost five decades to defend and promote freedom of the press in Pakistan and internationally.

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پاکستانی قوم کو بیماریوں سے پاک صحت مند معاشرہ فراہم کریں گے ، بہت جلد بنیادی مراکز صحت اور دیہی مراکز صحت میں بھی ھومیو ڈاکٹرز کی نشستیں مختص کی جائیں گی ، ایم این اے راجا جاوید اخلاص مسلم لیگ ن کی حکومت ھومیو پیتھک شعبے کی ترقی کے لیے کوشاں ہے ، پارلیمانی سیکرٹری برائے کیبنٹ سیکرٹریٹ ایم این اے راجا جاوید اخلاص کا سیمینار سے خطاب

Military operations are progressing successfully including Operation Zarb-e-Azb,Jammu and Kashmir dispute had aggravated militant and Jihadi sentiment in the region H.E.Mr.Jalil Abbas Jilani