PMDA

Addressing a press conference in Islamabad after taking oath today as the information minister, she said no “black” law would be enacted or enforced that restricts the people’s constitutional right …

The committee will address issues of fake news, particularly on social media, the rights of media workers and ways to further improve laws and regulatory framework.

Politicians from different Opposition parties join journalists’ protest in Islamabad against the PMDA. “While journalism is becoming more independent worldwide, the opposite is happening in Pakistan,” says Shahid Khaqan Abbasi. …

Currently seven entities are regulating media in Pakistan. Social media is regulated by the PTA, press is managed by the Press Council, PEMRA deals with the electronic media, labour regulations …