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Welcome to the Archives of JournalismPakistan.com. Here, you can browse through all the stories we published this month, complete with images and headlines. This collection offers a snapshot of the significant events and topics we covered, providing valuable insights and a historical record of the time.
Journalist shot and injured in Quetta
August 31, 2019: Jamil Ahmed, a journalist in Quetta, was shot and critically injured by unidentified assailants, raising serious safety concerns for reporters.
Sara-i-Alamgir attack: Mirza Waseem Baig of 92 News killed by assailants
August 31, 2019: Mirza Waseem Baig, a journalist for 92 News, was shot dead by armed men in Sara-i-Alamgir, prompting calls for justice from journalist unions.
IFJ and PFUJ condemn job cuts by Dunya News
August 29, 2019: The IFJ and PFUJ condemn the termination of 70 journalists at Dunya News, highlighting the alarming trend in Pakistan's media industry.
Friday Jr.: The uncouth press conference
August 29, 2019: The decline of professional decorum during press conferences highlights an alarming trend in media behavior and ethics.
Sackings at Dunya Media Group
August 29, 2019: Dunya Media Group has laid off 70 employees, marking significant job cuts in Pakistan's media sector amid growing concerns from journalist bodies.
Journalists rally against Kashmir communications shutdown
August 28, 2019: Pakistani journalists protest against the communications shutdown in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, demanding freedom for local media.
Journalists boycott KP Assembly session
August 28, 2019: Journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa staged a boycott of the assembly session in response to abuse by Bus Rapid Transit staff against media crews.
Unpaid for months, Nawa-e-Waqt staffers face severe crisis
August 28, 2019: Nawa-e-Waqt employees face a severe financial crisis due to unpaid wages for months, impacting their ability to meet basic needs.
Iran sentences journalist Marzieh Amiri to 10.5 years in prison, 148 lashes
August 27, 2019: Iran has sentenced journalist Marzieh Amiri to 10.5 years and 148 lashes for her reporting on economic issues amidst a national crisis.
KhUJ condemns attack on Samaa team
August 26, 2019: KhUJ condemns the violent attack on Samaa TV journalists by Peshawar BRT staff, highlighting threats to press freedom and accountability.
Journalist killed in Mexico
August 26, 2019: The murder of journalist Nevith Condes Jaramillo in Mexico highlights the dangers faced by media personnel in the country amidst rising violence.
Police halt reporters' symbolic attempt to reach Kashmir
August 25, 2019: Pakistani police prevent journalists from symbolically crossing into Indian-controlled Kashmir to report on the ongoing situation in the region.
PPF expresses grave concern over media blackout in Indian held Kashmir
August 24, 2019: Pakistan Press Foundation raises serious concerns over the communications blackout in Indian held Kashmir affecting journalists and citizens.
IFJ calls for lifting of information siege in Indian Occupied Kashmir
August 21, 2019: The IFJ urges the Indian government to end the media blackout in Kashmir, highlighting ongoing harassment of journalists amidst severe restrictions.
PFUJ condemns media blackout in Indian-held Kashmir
August 20, 2019: PFUJ condemns the media blackout in Indian-held Kashmir, calling for immediate restoration of media access and fundamental human rights.
Owais Tohid moves to 92 News
August 17, 2019: Owais Tohid joins 92 News Television to host Muqabil, beginning August 19, providing over 25 years of journalistic expertise.
BBC steps up shortwave broadcasts in Kashmir during media shutdown
August 16, 2019: The BBC World Service has increased shortwave broadcasts in Kashmir to provide critical news amid digital service shutdowns in the region.
Authorities in IOK complain to Twitter about journalist Wajahat S. Khan
August 13, 2019: Indian Occupied Kashmir authorities have requested Twitter for details of journalist Wajahat S. Khan, accusing him of spreading harmful rumors.
American journalist shot, critically wounded in Philippines
August 09, 2019: An American journalist was critically injured in the Philippines, prompting calls for justice from the Committee to Protect Journalists.
CPJ alarmed over internet shutdown in Indian-held Kashmir
August 06, 2019: CPJ raises concerns over internet shutdown and journalist arrest in Indian-controlled Kashmir amid political crisis and communication blackout.
Two passersby killed, three staffers of TV channel injured in Afghanistan blast
August 05, 2019: A deadly blast targeting Khurshid TV employees in Kabul killed two passersby and injured three, amid escalating violence in Afghanistan.
RSF writes to Imran Khan over press freedom violations
August 01, 2019: Reporters Without Borders urges Prime Minister Imran Khan to address severe press freedom violations in Pakistan and ensure journalists' safety.