Media bodies reject 'draconian' Pakistan Media Development Authority law

Aug 12, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], August 12 : Pakistan's media organisations have rejected as "draconian" the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA) bill, which proposes the creation of...

Pak journalists' union calls Imran Khan govt's proposed media authority law as 'draconian'

Oct 11, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], October 11 : A multi-stakeholders convention of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) rejected the proposed law Pakistan Media Development Authority...

UAE: SCC approves draft laws for Aviation Department, Airport Authority

May 14, 2023

After the discussion, the council approved the two law projects to restructure the Sharjah International Airport Authority and the Sharjah Civil Aviation Department.

Israel increases library budget by millions

Jul 26, 2024

Israel's Ministry of Culture and Sports announced that Israel's new library bill passed into law in the Knesset. The law regulates the budgetary obligations...

In his capacity as Ruler of Abu Dhabi, UAE President issues law establishing Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority

Jan 24, 2024

In his capacity as the Ruler of Abu Dhabi, President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued a law establishing the Abu Dhabi...

Pakistan: Journalists, lawyers, activists protest outside parliament against new media laws

Sep 13, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan] September 13 : Hundreds of journalists in Pakistan gathered outside the Parliament House on Sunday to protest against the proposed 'Pakistan Media...