Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has called for the promotion of positivity, dialogue, and ethical journalism in society, stressing that hatred, division, and unregulated digital content pose serious challenges to democracy, national cohesion, and professional journalism. Addressing the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers of the Pakistan Federal Union of Columnists […]
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Ishrat Fatima returns to PTV as mentor on Tarar’s request
Veteran broadcaster Ishrat Fatima is set to return to Pakistan Television (PTV) as a mentor for emerging newscasters and broadcasters, following a request from Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar. Read More: Lady Health Workers protest for their 10-month salary arrears Tarar announced her return on Thursday during a visit to her residence in […]
PTI ‘political wing’ of TTP, alleges Atta Tarar
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Friday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), divided into different groups, is not serious for dialogue with the government. Addressing a news conference in Islamabad, while flanked by Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) leader Zahid Khan, he emphasised that there should be dialogue but the PTI must first abandon […]
Tarar accuses PTI of TTP exemption in KP
Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Friday accused the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government of securing an exemption from attacks by the banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP). Addressing a press conference, he claimed that PTI leaders feared the militant group, which was why they were reportedly not targeted. Read More: Islamabad suicide attack planned by TTP’s Noor Wali, […]
Tarar proposes joint forum with China to counter fake news
The 9th China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Media Forum was held in a hybrid format (online + offline) in Islamabad and Beijing. With the theme “Strengthen Media Cooperation, Advance the Construction of the Upgraded Version 2.0 of CPEC”, the forum was hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Pakistan and co-organized by China Economic Net (CEN) and […]
PIA privatisation aims to restore airline’s lost glory: Tarar
Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday said the privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marks the beginning of a journey to restore the national carrier’s lost glory and end years of financial strain on the public exchequer. Addressing a press conference in Islamabad alongside Adviser on Privatisation Muhammad Ali, Tarar termed the transaction a […]
Hijab snatching: Tarar calls out India’s moral bankruptcy, extremism
Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has strongly criticized India over a hijab-snatching incident in Bihar, calling it a reflection of rising Islamophobia and intolerance. In an interview with WE News English on Saturday, the information minister said that a deeply unfortunate incident had come to light, pointing to the case of a Muslim […]
Info minister flags AI-driven job risks in advertising sector
ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Attaullah Tarar on Thursday acknowledged employment challenges in the advertising sector due to AI adoption. He urged proposals to address job losses among creatives, including designers, directors, actors, and technicians. The minister emphasized protecting professions from becoming redundant amid technological change. In a post on X, Tarar noted that AI tools are […]
Tarar condemns misinformation linking Pakistan to Sydney attack
ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar strongly criticised the spread of misinformation, particularly claims falsely linking Pakistan to the recent Sydney attack. He spoke at the closing ceremony of the National Cyber Security event in Islamabad, emphasising the need for verified information and responsible online behaviour. Read More: Pakistan condemns Sydney attack, backs Gaza […]
Pakistan seeks apology from int’l media for falsely linking it to Bondi Beach attack
Information Minister Attaullah Tarar demanded apologies and corrigendum from international media that published unverified report, linking Pakistan to the shooting at Australia’s Bondi Beach. He described the coverage a ‘vicious disinformation campaign’ against Pakistan. Addressing a press conference on Wednesday, Tarar presented video clips and timelines to demonstrate how several media organisations circulated claims that […]