Cellular Curfew in Balochistan
Posted by Malik Siraj Akbar on March 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
By Malik Siraj Akbar In an absolutely outrageous exerciseof Pakistanization, the army, the Frontier Corps (FC) and the Interior Ministry compelled the the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday to shut down all cellular services in Balochistan. For fourteen consecutive hours, citizens were officially denied access to their cell phones. People’s rights to freedom of expression, … Read more
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NGOs At Risk
Posted by Malik Siraj Akbar on March 24, 2012 · Leave a Comment
By Malik Siraj Akbar The non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played a remarkable role in highlighting the problems of Balochistan and promoting development work across the province. They have, nonetheless, faced a consistent image-deficit for a long time. They have worked amid all types of allegations and threats. While some sections of the society, particularly those … Read more
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Sensational Shows and the Future of Pakistan’s Broadcast Media
Posted by Malik Siraj Akbar on March 15, 2012 · 1 Comment
By Malik Siraj Akbar A primetime talk-show on a Pakistani private news channel was recently used by a leader of former president General Musharraf’s party as a conduit to give death threats to a rival panelist. As millions of viewers watched the live show with absolute incredulity, the host did not discourage or interrupt the use of violent and … Read more
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