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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Pakistan president withdraws media curbs

Pakistan's president Pervez Musharraf has been forced to withdraw controversial curbs on the media following a wave of protests by journalists, opposition parties and the public. A week ago the president issued an ordinance empowering the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulation Authority to halt broadcasters' transmissions, close offices, seize equipment and revoke licences. Violators were threatened with heavy fines. (Via Times of India)

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