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PEMRA notice to Neo for airing serious allegations against prime minister

 April 30, 2017: PEMRA issues a notice to Neo TV for airing serious allegations against Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif regarding an enemy intelligence agency.

PEMRA vows action after receiving Geo letter with 'threatening tone'

 April 30, 2017: PEMRA plans legal action against Geo News following a letter perceived as threatening concerning a prohibition order on a terrorist interview.

PFUJ dismisses government directive to APNS seeking action against Dawn

 April 29, 2017: PFUJ rejects government's directive to APNS for disciplinary action against Dawn newspaper, asserting it as an attack on press freedom.

Over 100 injured at recording of ARY program; TV channels black out incident

 April 29, 2017: Over 100 people were injured during the collapse of seating at an ARY program recording in Islamabad, with little media coverage of the incident.

Journalists see Army's rejection of Dawn Leaks notification as a big blow to government

 April 29, 2017: The Army's rejection of the Dawn Leaks notification has created a significant political standoff, raising concerns about the government's future.

Inquiry refers Dawn to APNS for 'necessary disciplinary action'

 April 29, 2017: An inquiry has recommended disciplinary action against Dawn's editor and reporter for their roles in the controversial Dawn Leaks publication.

NA committee recommends welfare fund of Rs500m for journalists

 April 29, 2017: The NA committee has recommended establishing a Rs500 million welfare fund for journalists to address their security and financial needs.

PEMRA issues notice to Nickelodeon

 April 29, 2017: PEMRA has issued a notice to Nickelodeon for airing inappropriate content that negatively impacts children, demanding clarification by May 5.

Layoffs at Express Tribune

 April 28, 2017: The Express Tribune has laid off senior journalists and district correspondents, with more layoffs expected soon amid a call for reinstatement from the PFUJ.

Unions must be at the heart of fight for decent working conditions and quality media, says IFJ

 April 28, 2017: The IFJ emphasizes the vital role of unions in advocating for fair working conditions and quality journalism on International Workers' Day.

Affected BOL employees to protest against management's callousness

 April 27, 2017: BOL employees plan protests in major cities as they demand recognition and payment after enduring hardships since 2015.

RIUJ-Dastoor delegation meets PEMRA chairman

 April 27, 2017: PEMRA Chairman Absar Alam met with RIUJ-Dastoor delegation to address issues faced by journalists, including salary delays and job security.

PEMRA notice to NewsOne for Shahid Masood's 'baseless' comment about Tariq Fatemi

 April 27, 2017: PEMRA has issued a notice to NewsOne after Shahid Masood's remarks about Tariq Fatemi, who claims the comments are defamatory.

PEMRA bars Geo from airing interview of former Taliban spokesman

 April 27, 2017: PEMRA has prohibited Geo News from airing an interview with former TTP spokesman Ehsan Ullah Ehsan, citing violations of media conduct guidelines.

CPJ calls for lifting ban on social media in Indian Occupied Kashmir

 April 27, 2017: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges the Indian government to lift the recent social media ban in Jammu and Kashmir to uphold free expression.

India bans Facebook, Twitter and other social media in Kashmir

 April 26, 2017: Indian authorities in Kashmir have banned 22 social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, to maintain public order amid unrest.

Airing of indecent songs, PEMRA suspends Jalwa TV license for seven days

 April 26, 2017: PEMRA has suspended Jalwa TV's license for seven days due to the airing of indecent songs, raising concerns about broadcasting standards.

Wikipedia founder tackles fake news with Wikitribune

 April 26, 2017: Jimmy Wales launches Wikitribune to combat fake news through collaborative, evidence-based journalism powered by community involvement.

The curse of 14 in journalist Riaz Mengal's life

 April 26, 2017: Riaz Mengal's journalistic career is marked by tragedy, with four of his friends and brother killed on the ominous date of the 14th across different years.

Pakistan leapfrogs to 139 on World Press Freedom Index

 April 26, 2017: Pakistan has improved its ranking to 139th in the 2017 World Press Freedom Index, gaining eight places and highlighting ongoing challenges.

Media never under so much threat: Reporters Without Borders

 April 26, 2017: Press freedom faces unprecedented threats globally due to a rise in authoritarianism and disinformation, warns Reporters Without Borders.

Journalists question role of institutions in Dawn Leaks

 April 26, 2017: Journalists scrutinize the institutions involved in the Dawn Leaks report amid reactions to the government's handling of the controversy.

LHC orders removal of blasphemous content from social media within four months

 April 26, 2017: The Lahore High Court orders the removal of blasphemous content from social media within four months, urging action from government authorities.

PFUJ holds countrywide protests against media owners

 April 25, 2017: PFUJ organized nationwide protests demanding media owners address journalists' grievances, including wage structure and employment rights.

Global censorship of news reaches new levels of complexity: CPJ

 April 25, 2017: Censorship tactics worldwide are becoming complex, with innovative methods impacting press freedom, as detailed in CPJ's latest report.

Dawn Leaks report presented to prime minister: BBC Urdu

 April 25, 2017: The Dawn Leaks investigation report has been submitted to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, detailing accountability measures against those responsible.

Journalist threatened by provincial police chief in Afghanistan

 April 24, 2017: Journalist Atillah Noori faced threats from police in Sar-e-Pul, prompting calls for investigations into press freedom violations in Afghanistan.

PFUJ calls for reinstatement of sacked Khabrain and Tribune employees

 April 24, 2017: PFUJ condemns layoffs at Khabrain and The Express Tribune, demanding immediate reinstatement of all sacked employees to protect journalists' rights.

Dawn says it is under cyber attack

 April 24, 2017: Dawn Media Group reports ongoing cyber attacks affecting its website and social media accounts, threatening its digital presence.

Talat Hussain tweets about his 'held back' column that actually got published

 April 24, 2017: Talat Hussain mistakenly claimed his column was 'held back' by The News, but it was actually published on the same day.

Prominent blogger stabbed to death in Maldives

 April 24, 2017: The brutal stabbing of prominent blogger Yameen Rasheed in the Maldives raises serious concerns regarding freedom of expression and government accountability.

Journalists detained in wake of Turkey referendum

 April 22, 2017: Turkey faces international criticism as journalists are detained amid a crackdown on dissent following a controversial referendum on governance.

IFJ condemns killing of Mashal Khan

 April 19, 2017: The IFJ condemns the brutal killing of Mashal Khan, demands an investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the lynching in Pakistan.

Mexican crime reporter murdered

 April 18, 2017: Mexican reporter Maximino Rodríguez was murdered in La Paz, sparking calls for a thorough investigation into press-related violence in the country.

Two media persons injured as Sukkur protesters turn violent

 April 17, 2017: A journalist and cameraman were injured as protesters in Sukkur attacked a media team covering a demonstration over a child's brutal murder.

Number of 'stinking TV anchors' on the rise, says PTV chairman

 April 17, 2017: PTV Chairman Ataul Haq Qasmi criticizes the growing number of unethical TV anchors tarnishing reputations in Pakistan's media landscape.

PFUJ to hold protests against PBA

 April 16, 2017: PFUJ plans nationwide protests against PBA to demand legal rights for electronic media journalists and workers denied their entitlements.

PTV owes artists and writers millions

 April 15, 2017: Pakistan Television (PTV) owes artists and writers over Rs48 million, revealed by the information minister in the Senate last week.

PEMRA wants anchors to present true picture of its actions against hate speech

 April 14, 2017: PEMRA urges media figures to accurately report its actions against hate speech, countering claims of inaction amid ongoing legal challenges.

Hundreds of students lynch liberal journalism counterpart on campus

 April 14, 2017: A journalism student was brutally murdered by fellow students in Mardan over his liberal views, sparking outrage and arrests on campus.

Senior journalist Saleem Sethi laid to rest in Mingora

 April 14, 2017: Senior journalist Saleem Sethi was laid to rest in Mingora, attended by many journalists, friends, and relatives following his passing due to illness.

RIUJ condemns attempt on life of journalist Mazhar Barlas

 April 13, 2017: RIUJ has condemned the assassination attempt on journalist Mazhar Barlas, who was injured after his car was targeted in an attack.

Nine years on, family of murdered journalist Khadim Hussain Shaikh awaits justice

 April 13, 2017: On the 9th anniversary of Khadim Hussain Shaikh's murder, his family continues to seek justice and support from the government and journalist organizations.

PEMRA Council recommends fines on Abb Takk and Channel 24

 April 13, 2017: PEMRA's Council of Complaints recommends fines on Abb Takk and Channel 24 for airing defamatory content against IGP Sindh Allah Dino Khawaja.

PFUJ delegation meets PEMRA chairman, calls for action against channels not fulfilling legal responsibilities

 April 13, 2017: PFUJ calls on PEMRA to take action against non-compliant TV channels regarding salary payments and legal responsibilities for media workers!

Roznama 92 News launched in Lahore

 April 13, 2017: The 92 News Media Group launched Roznama 92 News, an Urdu newspaper from Lahore, expanding soon to Karachi and Islamabad.

Malaysian government ordered to pay for damaged cartoons

 April 13, 2017: The Malaysian High Court orders compensation for cartoonist Zunar after wrongful seizure of his artworks, highlighting issues of freedom of expression.

Chinese government espionage scheme puts media in danger

 April 12, 2017: The IFJ raises alarms over China's new anti-espionage scheme, which threatens journalistic freedom and could put media professionals at risk.

Chairman PEMRA Absar Alam drawing Rs1.5m monthly salary, Senate told

 April 12, 2017: Absar Alam is drawing a monthly salary of Rs1.5 million as chairman of PEMRA but is not entitled to pension benefits after retirement.

A number of steps taken for welfare of journalists, information minister tells Senate

 April 12, 2017: The government has taken several initiatives for journalists' welfare, including insurance and protective laws, says Information Minister in Senate.

Rifat Alam new CEO at Din News

 April 12, 2017: Rifat Alam has been appointed as the new CEO of Din News HD TV, bringing extensive media experience to the channel.

HBO airs indecent scenes, gets PEMRA notice

 April 11, 2017: PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to HBO for airing indecent scenes in a movie that could offend Pakistani viewers.

PEMRA serves notice on Geo

 April 10, 2017: PEMRA has issued a notice to Geo TV for airing false news about the Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme, demanding a response within seven days.

Maharashtra passes landmark journalist protection law

 April 10, 2017: Maharashtra passes a groundbreaking law to protect journalists, making violence against them punishable and ensuring their safety and independence.

Facebook adds tips for spotting 'fake news'

 April 10, 2017: Facebook enhances its initiative against fake news by introducing educational tips to identify and report false information in news feeds.

Somalia's breakaway Somaliland sentences journalist to two years in jail

 April 08, 2017: A Somaliland court sentences journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon to two years in jail for endangering peace and security amid press freedom concerns.

BOL turns attention to print

 April 07, 2017: BOL Media Network launches a new newspaper in various regional languages, aiming for accessible education across Pakistan.

PTV chairman appoints himself as managing director also

 April 07, 2017: Attaul Haq Qasmi has appointed himself managing director of PTV, a move that surprised members of the Senate Standing Committee.

Hamid Mir donates his award money to families of martyred journalists

 April 06, 2017: Hamid Mir donates his 'Most Resilient Journalist' award money to families of martyred journalists, emphasizing media protection in Pakistan.

EBay founder pledges $100m to counter fake news

 April 06, 2017: EBay founder Pierre Omidyar pledges $100 million to combat fake news through supportive investigative journalism and independent media initiatives.

Show-cause notice to Jalwa for airing vulgar song

 April 05, 2017: Jalwa TV faces a show-cause notice from PEMRA for airing a vulgar song after receiving numerous viewer complaints about its content.

Remembering Masoom Usmani - A great journalist and a fine human being

 April 05, 2017: Masoom Usmani, a legendary journalist, was known for his kindness and mentorship towards budding journalists at PTV, leaving a lasting legacy.

Ansar Abbasi wants licenses of TV channels showing 'nudity' canceled

 April 05, 2017: Ansar Abbasi calls for the cancellation of licenses of TV channels airing nudity, urging strict regulation to protect future generations.

Former Express Tribune reporter Zeeshan Niazi dies

 April 05, 2017: Zeeshan Niazi, a former Express Tribune reporter, passed away from a pollen allergy in Islamabad, leaving behind a legacy in journalism.

Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani passes away

 April 04, 2017: Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani, renowned for his work at major Pakistani channels, passed away in Karachi at the age of 68 due to a heart attack.

Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication

 April 03, 2017: Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan have resumed publication after resolving a two-week advertising payment dispute with regional authorities.

Mexican newspaper closes citing insecurity for journalists

 April 03, 2017: A Mexican newspaper in Juarez has shut down due to escalating violence and insecurity facing journalists in the country.

92 News airs two-year-old clip as breaking news, gets PEMRA notice

 April 03, 2017: PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Channel 92 News for airing a two-year-old video as breaking news about indecent activities in schools.

Columnist Wusatullah Khan takes a swipe at electronic media

 April 02, 2017: Wusatullah Khan criticizes electronic media for neglecting significant news from remote areas like Parachinar, focusing instead on urban issues.