APNS concerned over discriminatory ads policy
National
March 12, 2021
KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has expressed its grave concern over the disastrous effects of the media policies of the federal and provincial governments and urged upon the governments to consult the stakeholders for their reversal.
The Executive Committee of the APNS, at its meeting held on March 8, 2021 chaired by President Hameed Haroon, considered the state of print media and noted that the new media policies have devastating effects on the member publications especially, the smaller and regional publications, which are facing acute financial crunch.
They were of the considered view if these policies were not reviewed in consultation with the APNS, many publications will have to close down their operations, resulting in a large scale retrenchment and unemployment of journalists and media workers. The Executive Committee noted that under the new policy, the PID and provincial Informa
KARACHI:The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) expressed its grave concern over the disastrous effects of the media policies of the Federal and provincial governments and urges upon the governments to consult the stakeholders for the reversal of these policies.
The APNS executive committee at its meeting held on March 08, chaired by its president, Hameed Haroon considered the state of print media in the country and noted that the new media policies have devastating effects on the member publications especially the smaller and regional publications, who were facing acute financial crunch.
They were of the considered view, if these policies were not reviewed in consultation with the APNS, many publications have to close down their operations resulting in a large scale retrenchment and unemployment of journalists and media workers.
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Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Zia of Jang Group passes away
National
March 11, 2021
KARACHI: Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Zia, the HR and administration director of the Jang Group, passed away after a brief illness here on Wednesday. He was 68.
Zia was under treatment at a private hospital after being tested positive for Covid-19 last month. According to his colleagues, Dr Zia had been recovering from the virus, but since Tuesday night he had a multiple organ failure that caused his death.
His funeral was offered at the Baitul Islam Mosque in Defence Housing Authority and was later buried in the Gizri graveyard.
Having vast experience in the fields of banking and corporate management, he was associated with the Jang Group for the past 15 years. During his stint with the organisation, he served at many critical positions.
Jang Group HR director Dr Zia passes away
National
March 11, 2021
KARACHI: Dr Ziauddin Ahmed Zia, the HR and administration director of the Jang Group, passed away after a brief illness at the age of 68 in Karachi on Wednesday.
Zia was under treatment at a private hospital after being tested positive for Covid-19 last month. According to his colleagues, Dr Zia had been recovering from the virus, but since Tuesday night his body organs stopped working causing his death. His funeral was offered at the Baitul Islam Mosque in Defence Housing Authority and was later buried in the Gizri graveyard.
Having vast experience in the fields of banking and corporate management, he was associated with the Jang Group for the past 15 years. During his stint with the organization, he served at many crucial positions.