LAHORE: Punjab Food Authority (PFA) is ready to spread its awareness wings for the counselling of public. In this connection, the PFA will establish its first-ever non-commercial FM Radio, approval has recently been granted by Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The approval of the licence was given in the 146th meeting of PEMRA. In […]
ISLAMABAD: A research study conducted by Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has urged Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to establish a journalist training institute to train media professionals on issues of safety and security and also to contribute towards Journalists Safety Fund. The findings of the study were shared by Dr Zafarullah at […]
ISLAMABAD: A twitter account “@reportpemra” has been developed for feedback by general public about the violation of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) code of conduct and airing of any undesirable content. The results of the posts on the twitter account will directly be relayed to Pemar chairman. Any action taken by Pemra against undesirable […]
ISLAMABAD: The FM radio licensees on Monday demanded a level playing field, as they have got their licenses by investing millions of rupees, whereas, the revenue chunk is being shared by a number of state owned FM radios who are neither licensees of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), nor have invested huge sums […]
KARACHI: A delegation of FM Radio owners met Chairman Pemra Kamaluddin Tipu at the regional officer of the authority to discuss different issues facing the industry, says a Pemra press release. The chairman Pemra welcomed the FM Radio owners’ delegation along with Muhammad Farooq, Regional General Manager Sindh and Owais Mustafa, Assistant General Manager. The […]
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Thursday organised a one-day workshop for industry stakeholders on the topic of “FM Radio Broadcasting in Pakistan” at its headquarters. Major emphasis of this workshop was to engage stakeholders to identify issues relating to the FM radio licensing eg tariff, renewal of licenses, operational issues and […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) in a bid to promote latest trends and technologies for growth of private electronic media in Pakistan has approved relaxation of licensing regime for Mobile TV. The Authority in a press release said that opening up of private electronic media for new technologies would result in socioeconomic […]
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Islamabad: The Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto Medical University, PIMS, is all set to launch a Health FM Radio Station, an e-health initiative that is estimated to benefit 1 million people residing in Islamabad Capital Territory and its adjoining areas, the university’s vice chancellor Prof. Javed Akram told ‘The News’ here on Sunday. “The Ministry of […]
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KARACHI: Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) has received FM Radio licence with frequency of 96.6 from Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). Mohammad Pervaiz Rathore acting Chairman PEMRA handed over the licence to Dr Muhammad Ali Shaikh Vice Chancellor SMIU. The Radio will be part of the Media Studies Department of SMIU and would train […]
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ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) willo launch its FM radio channel to highlight local issues and get feedback of the citizens. The decision was taken in a meeting held on Tuesday, chaired by CDA Chairman Maroof Afzal. It was noted that the civic body needs to interact with the residents of Islamabad to improve […]
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Media and the policing of society
By: Haneen Rafi KARACHI: “The incidents of intolerance in society are not as important as is the response to them of the civil society,” said journalist Ghazi Salahuddin. He also laid stress on the response determining the true strength, or weakness, of a society. This was shared at a roundtable discussion held on Thursday titled ‘The […]
Radio ki kahani: Abidi for revival of radio listening
ISLAMABAD: Raza Ali Abidi, arguably one of the most accomplished broadcasters in South Asia, has called for a focus on airing infotainment so as to reintroduce radio listening in the country. The veteran broadcaster and author of a number of books as well as travelogues cited the fast paced nature of broadcasting itself as the […]
Radio show Rangers Hour begins today
KARACHI: Senior officials of the Pakistan Rangers, Sindh, will be on air twice a day, five days a week on the radio station FM-101 from Friday to receive complaints and suggestions from the public amid the ongoing targeted-operation in the city, said a spokesman for the paramilitary force. “In the launching show of the programme, […]
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