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Pakistan Launches Crackdown on Betting Companies

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Pakistan Launches Crackdown on Betting Companies

Pakistan cracks down on betting companies. Aims to stop untaxed money outflow. Concerns of Indian operation. In a decisive move to curb the financial hemorrhage caused by betting companies operating in Pakistan, the government has announced a major crackdown. These companies, predominantly involved in gambling and betting activities centered around cricket, have been operating through … Read more

Govt believes in freedom of media as an ‘important state pillar’: PM

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  • He shared this during meeting with Minister Murtaza Solangi.
  • The meeting discussed problems concerning APNS and CPNE.
  • PM said he would continue his interactions with media persons.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar said the government believed in the freedom of media and considered it an “important pillar of the state”.

He expressed these views as Information Minister Murtaza Solangi called on him here at the PM House.

The meeting discussed the problems concerning the All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), the Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), and the media industry.

PM Kakar on the occasion directed for resolving the legitimate demands of the media industry and taking necessary steps in that regard. He said he would continue his interactions with journalists and media persons.

On the other hand,  Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said that difference of opinion was a hallmark of democracy.

Talking to media persons at the Parliament House after he met with the President Parliamentary Reporters Association Usman Khan and other journalists he said he belonged to the journalistic community.

“I have always been a supporter of freedom of expression and I am still fully committed to it”, he added.

Stating that journalism and politics go hand in hand, he said he always had a respectful relationship with all the journalists. He opined that sometimes unpleasant things happen but it was a part of democratic culture.

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Solangi discusses challenges of fake news, misinformation with British political consul

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Miss Zoe Ware, the Political Consul of the British High Commission, had a meeting with the Caretaker Federal Minister for Information, Murtaza Solangi on Friday. The discussions in the meeting primarily revolved around strengthening the relations between Pakistan and the United Kingdom, addressing issues related to hate speech, misinformation, and disinformation, promoting cooperation within the … Read more

Information Minister Solangi calls on CM Punjab

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Solangi
  • The matters pertaining to mutual interest discussed.
  • Solangi lauded steps being taken for completion of projects.
  • CM Naqvi said endowment fund allocated for journalists.

LAHORE: Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi met Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi.

Matters pertaining to mutual interest, resolution of media industry problems and steps being taken for the well-being of journalists were discussed during the meeting, said a handout issued here on Saturday.

CM Naqvi said that an endowment fund to the tune of Rs 1 billion had been established for welfare of journalists community for the first time. “We are also endeavouring to solve other problems being faced by the journalists community,” he added.

Caretaker Federal Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi lauded the steps being taken for the completion of public welfare projects under the able leadership of CM Mohsin Naqvi. Murtaza Solangi remarked that CM Mohsin Naqvi is spending day and night in order to provide maximum relief to the people.”Mohsin Speed” is proving to be beneficial in the completion of public welfare projects.

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Giving election date not mandate of caretaker govt: Solangi

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election date

Murtaza Solangi, the Caretaker Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting, has clarified that it is not the responsibility of the caretaker government to set the date for the upcoming general election in Pakistan. He emphasized that the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is an autonomous constitutional institution, and he has been in constant contact with … Read more

Caretaker govt to facilitate ECP for free, fair elections: Murtaza Solangi

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Caretaker govt to facilitate ECP for free, fair elections: Murtaza Solangi

KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Information Murtaza Solangi on Saturday said the interim government will play its due role in facilitating the Election Commission for free, fair and transparent election in the country. Talking to media during his visit to the Karachi Press Club, he said the government was taking various measures to support economic situation … Read more

Caretaker govt will provide level-playing field to all political parties: Minister

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Murtaza Solangi

Caretaker government will provide level-playing field to all registered political parties. The final result of delimitation of constituencies will be released on November 30. Caretaker government had nothing to do with Nawaz Sharif’s matters. KARACHI: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Friday reiterated the caretaker government’s commitment to providing a level-playing field … Read more

Radio Pakistan achieves milestones in ‘digital migration’: Solangi

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Information minister clarifies about live coverage of PML-N rally by PTV
  • He said Radio Pakistan has been on its path of progress.
  • Solangi said digitalization of Radio currently in progress.
  • He said Radio transitioning towards Digital Radio Mondiale.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, in his address to an international conference in Amsterdam, highlighted the significant achievements made by Radio Pakistan in its digital migration journey.

Addressing the international conference on Radio Resource Control and Management via Zoom, he said Radio Pakistan had achieved significant milestones in its journey of digital migration.

Despite facing numerous challenges and obstacles, Radio Pakistan has been on its path of progress, he said while stressing that the broadcasting landscape was evolving globally, including in Pakistan.

He said digitalization of Radio Pakistan was currently in progress, with efforts were underway to digitize its entire archives.

The minister said Radio Pakistan was transitioning towards Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) technology to align its broadcasts with international standards.

With the installation of DRM transmitters, he said Radio Pakistan’s broadcast would not only be accessible throughout the country but also in neighboring nations.

Solangi noted that the DRM technology was expected to reduce Radio Pakistan’s operational costs by up to 40 per cent, with the added benefit of energy saving.

The minister also highlighted an important feature of DRM transmitters, which included an emergency warning system capable of issuing immediate alerts during natural disasters. The initiative would also facilitate disaster management authorities in carrying out relief efforts in affected areas.

Earlier, With the efforts of Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi, senior journalist Zafar Wazir from Wana would be provided free medical treatment facility by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government.

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Govt awaits SC’s detailed verdict on NAB amendments: Solangi

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Solangi
  • He sad legal experts will review detailed judgment.
  • Solangi said future course of action will be announce soon.
  • He reiterated caretaker government’s commitment to assist ECP.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the caretaker government was waiting for the Supreme Court to issue a detailed judgment on a case related to the amendments in National Accountability Bureau (NAB) laws.

“Law Ministry and legal experts will review the detailed judgment and future course of action will be announce in the light of their opinion,” the minister said while addressing a news conference along with Caretaker Ministers for Finance and Energy Dr. Shamshad Akhtar and Muhammad Ali.

To a query, Solangi reiterated the caretaker government’s commitment to assist the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in holding the general election in the country.

“Funds for election were allocated in the federal budget presented by the previous government and at this stage, delimitation process is underway.

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Solangi terms rumors about GB law & order ‘baseless’

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Federal Caretaker  Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi termed rumors about the law & order and army deployment in Gilgit Baltistan as ‘baseless’. In a statement released by the Home Department of Gilgit-Baltistan, it has been clarified that the situation in Gilgit-Baltistan is completely peaceful and the news and speculations circulating in media regarding … Read more

Relief to masses in electricity bill govt’s priority: Solangi

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India breaching UNSC resolutions on Kashmir: Info Minister
  • He said the caretaker government took the oath on August 17.
  • Murtaza Solangi has been notice of inflated electricity bills.
  • He said tomorrow issue would be taken up by Federal Cabinet.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the complete focus of the government was on providing relief to the masses in electricity bills.

“We are focusing on how to provide relief to the masses instead of delving into discussion that who is responsible for expensive electricity,” the minister said while talking to media.

He said the caretaker government took the oath on August 17, and the consumers received inflated bills of the month of July.

Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar had taken notice of inflated electricity bills, Solangi said, adding, “We are responsible caretaker government and cannot ignore the issue.”

He said tomorrow the issue would be taken up by the Federal Cabinet which would explore the ways to pass on relief to the public without violating the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme.

The minister resolved that the cabinet would decide in favour of passing on the relief to the masses.

He said the prime minister held a meeting with the relevant stakeholders today too. The media should inform the masses about the reasons behind increase in electricity bills , he said while responding to a query.

“Political temperature is already high in the country,” he said, stressing that there was no need to resort to debate that who was responsible for the bills.

To another query, he said the caretaker government wanted to hold peaceful and fair elections in collaboration with all political parties as per the schedule of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP). The assistance to the electoral watchdog would be provided by the government, he added.

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Federal Govt will follow ECP’s timeline to hold election: Solangi

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  • He said election will be conducted on date which ECP will announce.
  • Solangi said Govt would provide support to ECP for holding elections.
  • ECP was bound to carry out delimitation exercise under Article 51.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi said the government would hold the general election in accordance with the time-line of the Election Commission of Pakistan.

“The election will be conducted on the date which the Election Commission will announce,” the minister said while talking to the media.

“We stand by the Election Commission’s stance, as we do not have any intention to take its powers back,” the minister maintained.

In accordance with Article 218(3) of the Constitution, he said the caretaker government would provide all-out support to the ECP for holding free, fair and transparent elections.

The ECP was bound to carry out delimitation exercise under Article 51, he said, adding the election watchdog had already issued a plan in that regard.

He said it was clearly stated in the Constitution that the country would be run by the elected representatives of the masses.

Solangi said the caretaker finance minister would present an economic recovery plan in a few days.

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APNS felicitates Murtaza Solangi on his appointment as Minister

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  • The body expressed hope that issues faced by print media.
  • It also believed information minister would play his role.
  • The APNS assured minister of its full cooperation.

ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS)  formally congratulated Murtaza Solangi on his appointment as Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

“On behalf of the office bearers and members of the executive committee of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society, I would like to welcome and congratulate you on your appointment as caretaker Minister for Information,” said APNS Secretary General Sarmad Ali in a letter.

The body expressed the hope that the issues faced by the print media would be resolved during Murtaza Solangi’s tenure as minister.

It also believed that the minister would play his role in strengthening the caretaker government’s relation with media.

“I would also like to note with pleasure that a prominent person of media fraternity has been appointed as caretaker Minister for Information and hope that under your stewardship the issues pertaining to the Print Media which are still lying unattended would be addressed,” Sarmad Ali noted.

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Murtaza Solangi visits media houses, NPC

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Solangi
  • Minister Solangi visited offices of leading publications.
  • He also visited National Press Club (NPC) Islamabad.
  •  He said ECP upholding  democratic process for elections.

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi visited multiple media houses and the National Press Club (NPC) to discuss matters of mutual interest with the journalist community.

The visit marked the formal commencement of his duties in his newly assumed position as the Interim Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

Solangi expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome he received from the media community upon his appointment, acknowledging the support, prayers, and well-wishes extended by his friends and colleagues in the media industry.

During his visits, Minister Solangi visited the offices of leading publications.

In these interactions, he expressed gratitude for the affection shown by his well-wishers.

Addressing the journalist community, Murtaza Solangi underscored the critical role of the Election Commission in upholding the democratic process by ensuring free and fair elections.

He assured the caretaker government’s complete backing in facilitating the commission in the discharge of its constitutional duties.

The minister highlighted the prevailing challenge of forging a national consensus on significant national matters.

He lamented the transformation of political disagreements into personal animosity, stressing the need for rectifying this trend and fostering unity among diverse segments of society.

Murtaza Solangi further emphasized the necessity of combating the growing intolerance within society.

He said the Ministry of Information, in collaboration with the media, would strive to provide the public with accurate and comprehensive information about the prevailing situation.

“As a representative of the journalist community, our foremost priority is to create an enabling professional environment and safeguard the rights of journalists,” Solangi maintained.

He expressed his regret over the unfortunate incident involving senior journalist and anchor Kamran Yusuf, stating that the Punjab government was taking steps to apprehend the culprits who robbed him.

The minister also offered his condolences over the demise of the father of senior journalist Shehbaz Rana and brother of senior journalist Sanaullah Khan.

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