CNews KARACHI: Clarifying allegations leveled by Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists, Chairman Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has dispelled the impression created about alleged blackout of some TV Channels on Election day. In a press release issued from Islamabad on Saturday, terming it as unfounded and baseless, he said PEMRA has received no directions from any quarter to restrain private media from covering the election campaign. PEMRA has always worked unequivocally for facilitation and growth of free, independent and responsible private electronic media as an impartial regulator, he stated. He advised the private TV channels to abide by mutually agreed Code of Conduct between PEMRA and Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) in letter and spirit. He said the election telecast and programmes should strictly be in line with the directions issued by Election Commission of Pakistan from time to time, the Chairman said.
CNews Karachi. July 05: A Pakistani Scientist in Britain has invented a new chemical for processing plastic (polythene) bags which has the quality of dissolution after its use in 105 days.A manufacturing unit for these plastic bags was being set up in Turkey while interest has been shown in the setting up of a big unit and manufacturing firm’s head quarter in Karachi which will be used to supply such dissolvable polythene bags to Asian countries. The Director of UK based firm Bio Plast Biodegradable Plastics GL Punn while leading a 15 member delegation called on EDO Municipal Services City Government Masood Alam. The Executive Director of Bio Plast Pakistan Muhammad Hanif Awan and M. Sultan Mehmood Awan was also present on this occasion. The Director of Bio Plast informed the EDO Municipal Services about the characteristics of new chemical. He said that the firm was going to set up its first plant in Turkey which will be operative in next two months. The delegation also praised the vi