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Only the 'favorites' allowed to cover PM's visit to Governor House

 April 30, 2016: Only select reporters were permitted to cover Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to the Governor House, raising concerns about media bias.

Dr. Shahid Masood withdraws complaint against private TV channels

 April 30, 2016: Dr. Shahid Masood has withdrawn his complaint against private TV channels, leading to its disposal by PEMRA's Council of Complaints.

ARY anchor, colleague granted bail

 April 30, 2016: ARY anchor Iqrarul Hassan and his colleague were granted bail after their arrest for carrying a gun in the Sindh Assembly during a sting operation.

Sehbai quits The News, says newspaper's policies lop-sided, heavily tilted politically

 April 30, 2016: Shaheen Sehbai quits The News after citing political bias and ethical conflicts within the newspaper's policies.

Federal interior minister concerned over arrest of ARY man

 April 29, 2016: Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar expresses concern over the arrest of ARY journalist Iqrarul Hassan and highlights the need for proper guidance.

Two Turkish journalists jailed for publishing controversial cartoon

 April 29, 2016: Two Turkish journalists sentenced to two years for using a controversial cartoon of Prophet Mohammed in their columns, sparking public outcry.

ARY journalist Iqrarul Hassan arrested for exposing poor security at Sindh Assembly

 April 29, 2016: Iqrarul Hassan, an ARY journalist, was arrested after exposing security flaws at the Sindh Assembly in a controversial sting operation.

ICIJ denies Nawaz Sharif's name was mistakenly mentioned in its stories

 April 28, 2016: ICIJ refutes claims that Nawaz Sharif's name was mistakenly included in its investigative stories, maintaining that its reporting remains accurate.

ICIJ to release information on over 200,000 offshore entities on May 9

 April 27, 2016: ICIJ will release a searchable database of over 200,000 offshore entities on May 9, revealing links to global tax havens and secret ownership.

Cable operators told to stop adverts of hakeems, black magic

 April 27, 2016: PEMRA has instructed cable operators in Lahore to halt indecent advertisements related to hakeems and black magic on television networks.

Journalists face threats of sexual violence, gender discrimination: report

 April 27, 2016: A new report reveals how sexual violence and gender discrimination hinder journalists in their work, emphasizing urgent protective measures.

PEMRA refers senator's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council

 April 26, 2016: PEMRA has forwarded Senator Rehman Malik's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council of Complaints concerning a parody show deemed derogatory.

PEMRA Council recommends warning to DawnNews

 April 26, 2016: PEMRA's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Council has recommended a warning to DawnNews for airing unverified allegations against a provincial official.

Iran sentences four journalists to jail time

 April 26, 2016: Four Iranian journalists have been sentenced to prison for national security violations amid accusations of collusion with foreign governments.

Sonakshi Sinha to feature in film as Pakistani journalist

 April 25, 2016: Sonakshi Sinha is set to portray a Pakistani journalist in the film adaptation of 'Karachi, You're Killing Me,' directed by Sunhil Sippy.

Sub-committee constituted to probe alleged irregularities in 2013 PFUJ polls

 April 24, 2016: A sub-committee has been formed to investigate alleged irregularities in the 2013 PFUJ elections, aiming to present findings at the next Biennial Delegates Meeting.

World Copyright Day: Outlaw unfair contractual practices!

 April 22, 2016: On World Copyright Day, the IFJ and EFJ urge legislators to combat unfair contractual practices impacting journalists' rights and content quality.

Amjad Aziz elected PSWF President unopposed

 April 22, 2016: Amjad Aziz Malik has been elected unopposed as the President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation in Islamabad's recent elections.

Accused in Daniel Pearl murder arrested in Karachi

 April 22, 2016: Police arrested Abdul Rehman, a suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, in Karachi, recovering a firearm and linking him to al-Qaeda.

Finance minister serves legal notices on ARY CEO, two anchors

 April 22, 2016: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar serves legal notices to ARY CEO and anchors over defamatory remarks aired in their program regarding a fictitious meeting.

Guide for media on human rights reporting launched

 April 20, 2016: Democracy Reporting International launched a media guide on human rights reporting to enhance coverage of human rights issues in Pakistan.

Pakistan's rank improves in 2016 World Press Freedom Index

 April 20, 2016: Pakistan has improved its rank in the 2016 World Press Freedom Index, moving from 159 to 147 amid ongoing challenges to press freedom.

AP wins Pulitzer for stories on enslaved fishermen in Asia

 April 19, 2016: The Associated Press won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for revealing slave labor practices in Southeast Asia's seafood industry!

International honor for Pakistani journalist Aoun Sahi

 April 19, 2016: Pakistani journalist Aoun Sahi wins a Pulitzer Award as part of the Los Angeles Times team for exceptional reporting on the San Bernardino attack.

The News journalist Waseem Abbasi wins Humphery Fellowship

 April 19, 2016: Waseem Abbasi, a journalist at The News, has been awarded the prestigious Humphery Fellowship for 2016-2017, marking a significant achievement in his career.

Express Tribune Editor Kamal Siddiqi joins CEJ as Director

 April 19, 2016: Kamal Siddiqi, former Editor of The Express Tribune, has been appointed as Director of CEJ at IBA, bringing extensive journalism experience.

Peshawar journalists protest against Bank of Khyber's Managing Director

 April 18, 2016: Journalists in Peshawar protest against the Bank of Khyber's MD for publishing an advert against a senior journalist over alleged corruption.

PFUJ Unification Committee assured support for holding elections

 April 18, 2016: The PFUJ Unification Committee is set to hold elections, following assurances of support from senior journalists in Islamabad and Lahore.

Second prominent Bangladeshi editor arrested this year

 April 18, 2016: The arrest of senior Bangladeshi journalist Shafik Rehman has sparked concern over press freedom in Bangladesh, as international bodies call for his release.

Malik Riaz reacts angrily to Dawn story

 April 18, 2016: Malik Riaz expresses fury over Dawn's allegations of graft involving Bahria Town Karachi, threatening legal action against the publication.

Neo TV apologizes for airing indecent words against Hindus

 April 18, 2016: Neo TV apologizes after PEMRA issues a notice for using offensive language against Hindus in a comedy show, highlighting the importance of respecting all religions.

South Asian Columnist Council announces body for 2016

 April 17, 2016: The South Asian Columnist Council has announced its central body for 2016, promoting dialogue and tolerance among journalists across the region.

University names sports complex after Amjad Aziz Malik

 April 15, 2016: Abdul Wali Khan University names its sports complex after journalist Amjad Aziz Malik in honor of his contributions to sports journalism.

Fayaz elected President of Swat Press Club

 April 15, 2016: Fayaz Zafar has been elected as the President of Swat Press Club for the term 2016-17, alongside a new executive team elected on April 14.

PFUJ Unification Committee decides to hold elections

 April 15, 2016: The PFUJ Unification Committee plans to hold elections for the union, addressing irregularities and conditions affecting media personnel.

IPI joins call on Pakistan to release Mir shooting report

 April 13, 2016: The IPI urges the release of a judicial report on the 2014 shooting of journalist Hamid Mir to foster a national debate on press freedom.

Inquiry rules out ISI's involvement in attack on Hamid Mir

 April 10, 2016: An inquiry clears ISI of involvement in the 2014 attack on journalist Hamid Mir, citing lack of evidence and failures by law enforcement.

Secular blogger hacked and shot to death in Bangladesh

 April 08, 2016: Secular blogger Nazimuddin Samad was brutally hacked and shot to death in Dhaka, raising concerns over safety for journalists in Bangladesh.

Media Center inaugurated at ECP

 April 06, 2016: The Election Commission of Pakistan has inaugurated a Media Center to enhance media coverage and support transparent electoral processes.

Ahmed Quraishi joins Neo Television

 April 02, 2016: Ahmed Quraishi has joined Neo Television, hosting a new program that airs from Friday to Sunday after a 14-month tenure at Express News.

Turkish reporters defiant over press freedom case

 April 02, 2016: Two Turkish journalists accused of espionage maintain their defiance in a high-profile trial highlighting press freedom issues in Turkey.

PEMRA seeks clarification from Geo Network over suspension of transmission

 April 01, 2016: PEMRA has asked Geo Network for clarification after the suspension of its channels' transmission for nearly two days following regulations.

Nasir Baig formally assumes charge at 92 News Television

 April 01, 2016: Nasir Baig Chughtai has officially taken charge as executive director at 92 News Television, enhancing the channel's news and programming strategies.