Bill for protection of media persons presented in Sindh Assembly
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KARACHI: The journalists and other media practitioners shall have protection against disclosure of professional sources of information under The Sindh Protection of Journalists and other Media Practitioners Bill 2021 that also bars government officials and institutions from forcing them to disclose the identity of their professional sources.
According to the draft of the new media law, the protected information gathered by journalists and other media practitioners includes, but is not limited to, information gathered in the field through interviews or personal observations, telephone conversations, and information gathered online or through digital platforms.
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Shahbaz Sharif offered condolences and Fateha to the sons of late Rauf Tahir.
PMLN President paid glowing tributes to the veteran journalist, adding that Rauf Tahir was a bright star of the universe of journalism and his journalistic services would be remembered forever. His contribution in the field of journalism will be remembered.
The minister said that Rauf Tahir was a unique writer having a distinct style.
Shehbaz prayed that may Almighty Allah rest the departed soul in eternal peace and grant sustenance to the bereaved family to bear this irreparable loss with equanimity.
Former President of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) and senior journalist and columnist Mujeeb-ur-Rehman Shami was also present on the occasion.
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the Sindh government to pay all the dues of the members of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) by June 7, warning that otherwise it will initiate contempt of court proceeding against the provincial government.
A SHC division bench – comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Amjad Ali Sahito – on Friday heard a CPNE petition seeking contempt proceedings against the Sindh government for not implementing an earlier court order for payment of dues.
The court expressed extreme displeasure when junior officers of the Sindh Department of Information and Department of Finance appeared before the court to represent their departments. It ordered the finance secretary and information secretary to ensure their presence at the next hearing.
Pay CPNE dues by June 7: SHC tells Sindh
Says will initiate contempt proceeding against govt in case of non-compliance
KARACHI:
The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the Sindh government to pay all the dues of the members of the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) by June 7, warning that otherwise it will initiate contempt of court proceeding against the provincial government.
A SHC division bench – comprising Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar and Justice Amjad Ali Sahito – on Friday heard a CPNE petition seeking contempt proceedings against the Sindh government for not implementing an earlier court order for payment of dues.