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INP office gutted in mysterious fire

 April 28, 2013: A fire engulfed the Islamabad office of Independent News Pakistan, raising suspicions of foul play among employees after reports of electrical issues.

The day Dawn became Herald

 April 27, 2013: On 1 April 1950, Dawn newspaper changed its name to Herald amid controversy and public protests following a legislative bill regarding trusteeship.

Court orders audit of 'secret fund'

 April 26, 2013: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has mandated an audit of the Information Ministry's 'secret fund' benefiting journalists between 2011 and 2012.

Young scribes attend program in Nepal

 April 26, 2013: Eight young Pakistani journalists participated in the South Asian Youth at Risk Program in Kathmandu, strengthening their skills and addressing youth issues.

Journalists cry foul

 April 25, 2013: Seven journalists, including Nawa-e-Waqt's Managing Editor, challenge the Information Ministry's secret fund list in Pakistan's Supreme Court.

Is the list just the tip of the iceberg?

 April 23, 2013: The Supreme Court revealed a controversial list of media figures allegedly funded by the Information Ministry, raising questions about hidden details.

Arshad re-elected LPC President

 April 22, 2013: Arshad Ansari has been re-elected as the President of Lahore Press Club with a significant majority in the recent elections.

The 'big' list is out

 April 22, 2013: The Supreme Court of Pakistan publicly released a list of journalists who received funds from the Information Ministry's secret fund during 2011-2012.

NBC sportscaster arrested on DUI

 April 22, 2013: NBC sportscaster Al Michaels was arrested in Santa Monica for DUI after officers observed illegal driving behavior and signs of intoxication.

Dunya Television Director News quits

 April 21, 2013: Arshad Sharif has resigned as Director News from Dunya Television to join Aaj TV as head of operations, based in Islamabad.

ABC's 'World' News?

 April 21, 2013: The article critiques global news channels, particularly ABC, for their local focus and suggests Pakistani media may be more informative.

Capital TV allowed to resume programming

 April 21, 2013: Capital TV has been allowed to resume programming after a written apology to PEMRA following an incident involving remarks against the Army chief.

JP appoints Bureau Chief South

 April 21, 2013: Khan Changhez Khan has been appointed as Bureau Chief South at JournalismPakistan.com, bringing over 44 years of experience in various fields.

Sackings and appointments at PTV

 April 19, 2013: Pakistan Television management has dismissed key personnel including Chief Editor Ashraf Malkham and appointed new executives amid ongoing court rulings.

Abb Takk TV launched

 April 19, 2013: Abb Takk TV has officially launched in Islamabad, becoming the third news channel to debut this year amid recent controversies in the media landscape.

Ash-Sharq closure leaves 40 staffers jobless

 April 19, 2013: The closure of Urdu newspaper Ash-Sharq in Islamabad has left 40 staff members, including 13 journalists, jobless amid ongoing layoffs from its Lahore operations.

Amjad elected on AIPS executive body

 April 17, 2013: Amjad Aziz Malik of Geo TV has been elected to the AIPS Executive Committee, marking a significant achievement for Pakistani sports journalism.

Don't dwell on the past; digital is the future

 April 17, 2013: The article discusses the shifting landscape of journalism and the necessity for newspapers to adopt digital strategies to survive.

Pakistani wins JSK Journalism Fellowship

 April 17, 2013: Pakistani journalist Tayeb Afridi has been awarded the prestigious JSK Journalism Fellowship to drive innovation in journalism at Stanford University.

Daily Pakistan journalist killed at ANP rally

 April 17, 2013: A journalist from Daily Pakistan was killed in a suicide bomb blast at an ANP rally in Peshawar, with more than 20 fatalities reported.

Sohail Warraich joining Dunya Group

 April 16, 2013: Sohail Warraich, known for his humor and sarcasm, is set to join Dunya Group, potentially replacing Nazir Naji as Group Editor.

Sana's Dunya stint ends

 April 15, 2013: Sana Bucha has left Dunya TV after less than six months, refusing to compromise her values amid controversial politics in Pakistani media.

Asia Society honor for The News journo

 April 11, 2013: Umar Cheema's tax report on Pakistani politicians ranks second as best investigative journalism in Asia, sparking significant public policy debate!

Journalist to face judge over sources

 April 10, 2013: A Fox News reporter faces a Colorado judge to determine if she must reveal anonymous sources linked to the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.

Capital TV finally hits the airwaves

 April 10, 2013: Capital TV launched on air on Wednesday, marking the second English news channel in Pakistan this year after a delay of several months.

Dunya TV sacks three camera operators

 April 10, 2013: Dunya News TV has dismissed three camera operators over salary demands, igniting outrage within the journalistic community and calls for labor rights reform.

Kidnapped French photographer freed

 April 09, 2013: Afghanistan's Interior Ministry confirms the release of kidnapped French photographer Pierre Borghi after nearly four months in captivity.

Hacker admits attacks on Murdoch, Sony

 April 09, 2013: A British hacker has pleaded guilty to cyber attacks on Sony, Nintendo, and Rupert Murdoch's News International among other targets.

Dutch reporter victim of citizen arrest in Egypt

 April 09, 2013: A Dutch journalist was arrested in Egypt for allegedly endangering the country and spreading European culture but was released after 12 hours in custody.

Are analysts going to replace reporters?

 April 09, 2013: In Pakistan's media landscape, a growing trend favors analysts over traditional reporters as roles evolve and financial incentives shift.

Salary delays continue at Ash-Sharq

 April 05, 2013: Salary delays continue at Islamabad's Ash-Sharq newspaper, leaving staff in financial distress as payments remain outstanding for three months.