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— Pakistan Railways briefed lawmakers on fare concessions for journalists, their families, and senior citizens, outlining costs and usage across the past five years.
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— Meher Bokhari’s frozen account exposes Pakistan’s deepening media clampdown. Why are journalists facing bans, no-fly lists, and financial blockades?
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— BOL News has reportedly terminated over 250 employees without paying nearly six months of outstanding salaries. The abrupt sackings led to protests at the Karachi office, a day after the Supreme Court ordered BOL to pay staff within a month. The channel claims to be Pakistan’s biggest media house.
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<p>ISLAMABAD, October 2, 2025: Islamabad Police stormed the National Press Club, attacking journalists and damaging their cameras and equipment while dispersing a protest staged nearby. The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) and other media bodies condemned the attack and termed it an act of terrorism. </p>
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