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Veteran unionist Nasir Malick removed from National Press Club WhatsApp group

 December 31, 2018: Nasir Malick, a senior journalist, removed from National Press Club WhatsApp group amid his presidential campaign for the upcoming elections.

Chairman NPC election committee orders locking up of president and secretary's offices

 December 31, 2018: The NPC election committee has ordered the locking of president and secretary offices due to complaints regarding election campaigning misconduct.

Syed Bukhar Shah wins top slot in Peshawar Press Club polls

 December 31, 2018: Syed Bukhar Shah wins the Peshawar Press Club presidency with 159 votes, while Zafar Iqbal and Aneela Shaheen also secure key positions.

Arshad Ansari elected president of Lahore Press Club

 December 31, 2018: Muhammad Arshad Ansari has been elected the new president of the Lahore Press Club, defeating Muhammad Shahbaz Mian in the recent elections.

2018 reverses downward trend in killings of journalists and media staff with 94 victims of violence

 December 30, 2018: In 2018, the IFJ reported 94 media fatalities, marking a reversal in the downward trend of journalist killings amid ongoing violence and safety crises.

Dawn Readers' Editor explains paper's stance on a few issues

 December 30, 2018: Dawn's Readers' Editor Muhammad Ali Siddiqi addresses the paper's controversial coverage and responds to reader concerns about pricing and forecasts.

Samaa tells Sabir Nazar to stop making cartoons for them

 December 30, 2018: Samaa TV has requested caricaturist Sabir Nazar to cease creating cartoons for them, amid his criticisms of political leaders.

Democrats Panel maintains win streak in Karachi Press Club polls

 December 30, 2018: The Democrats Panel secured a sweeping victory in the Karachi Press Club elections, continuing their winning streak for the ninth consecutive year.

New Year's Eve party in Times Square to cheer for press freedom

 December 29, 2018: The New Year's Eve party in Times Square will honor press freedom, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists in a turbulent year.

Turkey probes prominent TV presenter

 December 29, 2018: A Turkish prosecutor investigates TV presenter Fatih Portakal after Erdogan's remarks, citing incitement to protest amid rising inflation.

PCP rejects proposed Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority

 December 29, 2018: The Press Council of Pakistan has rejected the proposed Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority, urging government action to ensure press freedom.

Staff suffers as Samaa TV takes cost-cutting measures

 December 28, 2018: Samaa TV's management implements significant cost-cutting measures, discontinuing employee benefits amid declining revenues.

Presenter Amber Shamsi set to appear on Samaa

 December 28, 2018: Presenter Amber Shamsi, formerly of Hum News, joins Samaa TV to host Sawaal Amber Shamsi Kay Saath airing Monday through Thursday at 8:05 pm.

PEMRA grants landing rights permission to two foreign channels in children's category

 December 27, 2018: PEMRA has granted landing rights to foreign children's channels E-1 and Minimax after a meeting on the registration of TV Audience Measurement services.

Nisar Ahmed and Shamim Ara elected RIBJA president and secretary unopposed

 December 27, 2018: Nisar Ahmed and Shamim Ara have been elected unopposed as the president and secretary of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Bureaus Journalists Association.

PEMRA to TV channels: Avoid airing false news and tickers

 December 27, 2018: PEMRA instructs television channels to refrain from broadcasting unverified news and underscores adherence to the 2015 Code of Conduct.

Photoshopped social media post troubles BOL and reporter Ghulam Murtaza

 December 26, 2018: A photoshopped post misattributing a statement to BOL reporter Ghulam Murtaza causes issues for him and BOL News as it circulates online.

Supreme Court issues notice to Jang Group over layoffs

 December 26, 2018: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a notice to the Jang Group regarding the illegal termination of hundreds of employees without proper formalities.

Karachi Press Club handed over to governing body after restoration

 December 26, 2018: The Karachi Press Club has been handed over to the governing body after five years of restoration, highlighting its historical significance.

Imran Khan's critics come to his defense after Indian journalist's tweet

 December 26, 2018: Imran Khan's critics defended him against an Indian journalist's tweet suggesting a disparity in secularism between Pakistan and India.

Tunisians clash with police after journalist sets himself ablaze

 December 26, 2018: Tunisian journalist Abdel Razaq Zorgi has died after self-immolation, sparking protests and clashes with police in Kasserine over dire living conditions.

Pakistan's journalists complain of increasing censorship

 December 26, 2018: Pakistani journalists report increasing censorship from military and state agencies, undermining press freedom amid government budget cuts.

Shahzad Iqbal ready to go on air on Geo

 December 25, 2018: Shahzad Iqbal, replacing Talat Hussain, will host Naya Pakistan on Geo News starting December 28 at 8:05 pm.

Pakistan's first mobile journalism wire service set for launch

 December 24, 2018: Pakistan's first mobile journalism wire service, Video News Service, launches next month to revolutionize media with high-quality video reporting.

Turkey working to carry Khashoggi investigation to UN: minister

 December 24, 2018: Turkey is collaborating with various nations to bring the Khashoggi investigation to the United Nations, seeking transparency from Saudi Arabia.

IHC dismisses Dr. Shahid Masood's bail plea

 December 23, 2018: The Islamabad High Court has denied Dr. Shahid Masood's bail plea amid allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure at PTV.

Job cuts by Jang Group an economic murder of 600 families, says PFUJ President Afzal Butt

 December 23, 2018: The PFUJ President criticized Jang Group's layoffs of 600 employees as economic murder, urging unity among journalists for their reinstatement.

Pakistani journalist selected for Kiplinger Fellowship

 December 23, 2018: Rashid Ali Panhwer, a journalist from Pakistan, is selected for the 2019 Kiplinger Fellowship with eight other global journalists.

This Daily Times headline blunder is the most hilarious of the year

 December 23, 2018: A major headline error by Daily Times has been recognized as the most humorous blunder of the year, causing quite a stir in journalism circles.

Take it or leave it: Government drastically slashes advertising rates for TV channels

 December 23, 2018: The government has imposed drastic cuts on advertising rates for private TV channels, affecting their financial stability significantly.

National Press Club elections slated for January 8

 December 22, 2018: The National Press Club elections for 2019-20 are set for January 8, with nomination papers accepted from December 23 to 26.

Jang Group terminates eight employees in Rawalpindi

 December 22, 2018: The Jang Group terminates eight marketing department employees in Rawalpindi amidst ongoing job cuts and protests from journalist unions.

Three Palestinian photojournalists injured covering Gaza protests

 December 22, 2018: Three Palestinian photojournalists were injured while covering protests in Gaza, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones.

Growing movement aims at destroying the press as an institution: IPI

 December 22, 2018: Press freedom faced significant challenges in 2018, with numerous journalists killed and increasing threats to independent journalism worldwide.

Abusing me on social media won't change international opinion: Hussain Haqqani

 December 22, 2018: Hussain Haqqani defends himself against social media abuse, emphasizing that international opinions can't be swayed by name-calling.

Former Dawn Editor Abbas Nasir says PTI seemingly following Putin's media gag policy

 December 22, 2018: Abbas Nasir criticizes the PTI for implementing media restrictions similar to Putin's policies, affecting independent journalism in Pakistan.

Severed human head and threat left outside newspaper office in Mexico

 December 22, 2018: A severed human head was discovered outside a newspaper office in Ciudad Victoria, prompting calls for better journalist safety measures in Tamaulipas.

Official dismisses journalist Azaz Syed's tweet as 'lifafa reporting'

 December 21, 2018: Shahzad Akbar criticizes journalist Azaz Syed's claims of meeting JIT members, calling it lifafa reporting amidst personal emergency.

Minister to news organizations: Reinstate dismissed employees, or else

 December 21, 2018: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry urges news organizations to reinstate laid-off employees or risk ad payment cuts from the government.

IHC reserves decision on Dr. Shahid Masood's post-arrest bail

 December 20, 2018: Islamabad High Court reserves decision on Dr. Shahid Masood's post-arrest bail amid embezzlement allegations involving a fake media rights contract.

Seven years after Saleem Shahzad's killing, impunity remains

 December 20, 2018: Seven years after Saleem Shahzad's brutal murder, calls for justice and accountability by the International Federation of Journalists remain unheeded.

Jang Group owner Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman agrees to reinstate some laid-off employees

 December 20, 2018: Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman agrees to reinstate some laid-off Jang Group employees amid ongoing talks with journalists including demands for compensation.

Justice Athar Minallah greets newly-elected office-bearers of IHCJA

 December 20, 2018: Chief Justice Athar Minallah encourages productive dialogue with newly-elected IHCJA office-bearers for a healthy media-judiciary relationship.

Divided journalists unable to resist curbs on the press: Asma Shirazi

 December 20, 2018: Asma Shirazi highlights the press's struggles in Pakistan, citing divisions among journalists and the impact of imposed restrictions on freedom.

Lahore Press Club elections on December 30

 December 20, 2018: Members of Lahore Press Club will cast their votes on December 30 to elect a new governing body and address journalists' rights.

Laid-off Waqt photojournalist threatens self-immolation

 December 20, 2018: A laid-off Waqt photojournalist threatens self-immolation as journalist protests escalate against mass layoffs by the Jang Group.

360 defaulting newspapers, periodicals removed from Central Media List

 December 20, 2018: The Audit Bureau of Circulation has removed 360 defaulting newspapers and periodicals from the Central Media List, impacting several regions across Pakistan.

Asad Malik of Dawn elected president Islamabad High Court Journalists Association

 December 20, 2018: Asad Malik from Dawn has been elected president of the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association, defeating Ehtisham Kayani in the elections.

Hate whipped up by leaders contributes to rise in journalist murders: watchdog

 December 19, 2018: In 2018, rising hatred from politicians has led to a shocking increase in journalist murders globally, according to Reporters Without Borders.

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

 December 19, 2018: In 2018, at least 53 journalists were killed, reflecting a nearly double increase in targeted murders for their reporting and raising alarm for press freedom.

RIUJ condemns harassment of journalist Farhan Hussain by touts

 December 18, 2018: RIUJ urges police to address journalist Farhan Hussain's harassment by touts and condemns inappropriate police actions against him.

IFJ urges Pakistani media houses to reinstate laid-off workers

 December 18, 2018: The IFJ urges the Jang Group and other media houses in Pakistan to reinstate laid-off workers amid widespread layoffs across the industry.

No idea who assaulted me, says Samaa cameraperson Wajid Ali

 December 18, 2018: Samaa TV cameraperson Wajid Ali speaks from the hospital after being assaulted by bodyguards, unable to identify his attacker.

Geo wins Urdu News Channel of the Year Award

 December 18, 2018: Geo News has won the 'Urdu News Channel of the Year 2018' at the Asian Viewers Television Awards, showcasing its popularity among viewers!

113 journalists killed this year: Press Emblem Campaign

 December 18, 2018: The Press Emblem Campaign reports 113 journalists killed in 30 countries this year, marking a 14% increase in media casualties compared to last year.

Jang management seeks two days to consider demands of protesting Lahore journalists

 December 18, 2018: Jang management has requested two days to address the job cut demands of protesting journalists following significant unrest in Lahore.

Bomb blast at Athens headquarters of Skai media group

 December 18, 2018: A bomb blast at Skai media group's Athens headquarters caused significant damage but no casualties, prompting an anti-terrorist investigation.

Journalists condemn attack on Samaa TV cameraperson

 December 17, 2018: Journalists in Pakistan have condemned the violent attack on Samaa TV's cameraperson by security guards of Nawaz Sharif outside the National Assembly.

Protest in Islamabad against layoffs by Jang Group

 December 17, 2018: Journalists in Islamabad protested against mass layoffs by Jang Group, demanding reinstatement of hundreds of dismissed workers.

Lahore journalists lock up Jang offices in protest over job cuts

 December 17, 2018: Journalists in Lahore protest at Jang-Geo Group offices against significant job cuts, blocking access and demanding reinstatement of sacked employees.

Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attack Samaa camera operator

 December 17, 2018: Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attacked Samaa TV cameraperson Wajid Ali outside Parliament, leaving him unconscious and prompting a case against the guards.

German ambassador questions Pakistani media's silence on COP24

 December 15, 2018: German Ambassador Martin Kobler questions the Pakistani media's silence on COP24 climate change discussions during an awards ceremony in Islamabad.

PFUJ demands immediate reinstatement of workers terminated by Jang Group

 December 15, 2018: PFUJ demands the immediate reinstatement of over 500 workers terminated by Jang Group, condemning anti-labor practices and government policies.

Jang group lays off hundreds of employees

 December 15, 2018: Jang Group has laid off hundreds of employees, leading to the closure of major publications and protests from journalists over delayed salaries.

BOL News apologizes for program host's sarcastic remarks against minister

 December 14, 2018: BOL News formally apologized to Minister Murad Saeed for sarcastic remarks made by host Dr. Fizza Akbar Khan during her show Aisay Nahin Chalay Ga.

Fawad claims state media has given more coverage to the opposition than private channels

 December 14, 2018: Chaudhry Fawad Hussain asserts that state media offers more coverage to the opposition compared to private channels during a National Assembly session.

No authentic data on the number of workers laid off by newspapers, NA told

 December 14, 2018: The Information Minister revealed no authentic data on workers laid off by private media since 2018 during a National Assembly session.

Minister elaborates on Rs35 TV license fee included in electricity bill

 December 14, 2018: The Rs35 TV license fee in electricity bills is vital for funding commercially unviable PTV channels, according to Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussian.

Nepali photojournalist arrested at protest outside president's office

 December 14, 2018: Photojournalist Barsha Shah was detained for three hours during a protest outside the President's Office in Kathmandu, sparking criticism of police actions.

Voice of America protests move to block its content

 December 14, 2018: Voice of America urges Pakistan to end the block on its Urdu and Pashto websites amid growing concerns over press freedom.

Arif Nizami on challenges national media faces

 December 13, 2018: Arif Nizami highlights the economic and freedom of expression challenges faced by national media under the PTI government.

PEMRA warns BOL News

 December 13, 2018: PEMRA issues a warning to BOL News for airing inappropriate remarks against a government minister, urging compliance with its Code of Conduct.

Two Pakistani journalists complete 10-month training in Beijing

 December 13, 2018: Two Pakistani journalists have successfully completed a prestigious 10-month training program in Beijing, aimed at enhancing media relations.

PEMRA show-cause notice to Neo News

 December 13, 2018: PEMRA issues a show-cause notice to Neo News for airing disparaging remarks against an ethnic community in violation of media regulations.

A trio of journalists in a war of tweets

 December 13, 2018: A tweeting conflict erupts among journalists over double standards in judicial verdicts involving Dr. Shahid Masood and the Sharif family.

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

 December 13, 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists reports 251 journalists imprisoned worldwide, highlighting increasing global repression and censorship.

UNESCO condemns journalist Noor-ul-Hassan's murder

 December 13, 2018: UNESCO has condemned the murder of Pakistani journalist Noor-ul-Hassan, calling for justice and action against violence towards media professionals.

Khawar Ghumman accuses journalists of double standards

 December 12, 2018: Khawar Ghumman criticizes journalists for their inconsistent reactions to political arrests, accusing them of double standards in their reporting.

Militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham threatens to execute Syrian journalist Amjed al-Maleh

 December 12, 2018: The militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has threatened to execute journalist Amjed al-Maleh, held captive for nearly a year in Syria.

Two journalists booked in D.I.Khan for covering PTM protest

 December 11, 2018: Two journalists in Dera Ismail Khan were booked for covering a PTM protest, raising concerns over press freedom and intimidation of journalists.

RIUJ resolution calls for forensic audit of media houses

 December 11, 2018: RIUJ demands a forensic audit of media houses amidst wage delays and layoffs during a protest at Geo TV offices.

Journalists protest in front of Geo offices over wage delay

 December 11, 2018: Journalists protested in front of Geo offices in Islamabad over delayed wages, highlighting growing frustrations within the media industry.

Publisher and editor detained in Jordan over retouched publication of Last Supper painting

 December 11, 2018: Publisher Mohammed al-Wakeel and an editor were detained in Jordan for posting a retouched Last Supper painting deemed offensive to Christians.

Government stands by media workers, minister tells protesting journalists

 December 11, 2018: The government reaffirms support for media workers amid protests over wage delays and layoffs, as ministers address the issues raised by journalists.

Here's what prominent journalists say about Saad Rafiq's arrest

 December 11, 2018: Prominent journalists share their views on the arrest of PML-N leader Khawaja Saad Rafiq and its implications for Pakistan's political landscape.

Sana Bucha on Yousaf Baig's appointment: Expect more gagging of media

 December 11, 2018: Sana Bucha warns that Yousaf Baig Mirza's appointment as PM's media advisor may lead to increased media censorship and loss of objectivity.

Yousaf Baig Mirza appointed special assistant to prime minister on media affairs

 December 11, 2018: Yousaf Baig Mirza has been appointed as special assistant to the prime minister on media affairs effective December 7, resigning from Public News Television.

PFUJ terms raid on ailing journalist Shabbar Azami's house a shameless act

 December 11, 2018: PFUJ condemns the Sindh government's raid on ailing journalist Shabbar Azami's home, calling it a shameless act against press freedom.

Israel raids Palestinian news agency, detains journalist in West Bank

 December 11, 2018: Israeli forces raided the Palestinian News and Information Agency office in Ramallah, detaining journalist Sameh Manasra amid rising tensions.

Raid on house of paralysis-stricken journalist Shabbar Azami

 December 10, 2018: Security personnel raided the home of journalist Shabbar Azami, raising concerns over press freedom in Karachi after his recent paralysis.

Google announces Journalism AI project

 December 10, 2018: Google has launched a Journalism AI project in partnership with Polis to enhance AI use in newsrooms globally and promote quality journalism.

The Nation chief reporter detained briefly by men in plain clothes

 December 10, 2018: Mansoor Khan, a chief reporter at The Nation, was briefly detained by plainclothes security while covering an MQM-London rally in Karachi.

Waheed Khan calls for fair treatment of sport in promo

 December 09, 2018: Waheed Khan's new program on GTV HD promotes equal treatment for sports alongside other vital disciplines in Pakistan.

Mubasher Lucman and team leaving Samaa

 December 09, 2018: Mubasher Lucman announces his and his team's resignation from Samaa Television, with their final show airing on December 27, 2018.

Nusrat Javeed corrects himself: a tire burst, not an attempt on life

 December 08, 2018: Nusrat Javeed clarifies that a tire burst, not an assassination attempt, caused his recent panic after a police investigation confirmed the incident.

APNS, PBA take exception to information minister's statement on media dues

 December 08, 2018: APNS and PBA criticize Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry's claim about media dues, emphasizing that payments remain significantly overdue.

PFUJ mourns death of APNEC Chairman Shafiuddin Ashraf

 December 08, 2018: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists mourns the death of Shafiuddin Ashraf, the longtime chairman of APNEC, honoring his dedication to media workers.

IHC orders implementation of Television Audience Measurement regulations in letter and spirit

 December 08, 2018: Islamabad High Court orders the implementation of Television Audience Measurement regulations to ensure fair and representative media ratings.

Nusrat Javeed survives attempt on life

 December 08, 2018: Nusrat Javeed survived an assassination attempt in Islamabad, as unidentified shooters fired on his vehicle, forcing him to escape unharmed.

APNEC Chairman and Dawn unionist Shafiuddin Ashraf dies

 December 07, 2018: Shafiuddin Ashraf, Chairman of APNEC and Dawn unionist, passed away at 63 after battling cancer and complications from treatment.

Airing false news lands 17 news channels in trouble

 December 07, 2018: PEMRA has issued show-cause notices to 17 news channels for broadcasting false news regarding Prime Minister Imran Khan's meeting with NAB Chairman.

PEMRA issues show-cause notices to Channel 24, Abb Takk

 December 07, 2018: PEMRA has issued show-cause notices to Channel 24 and Abb Takk for airing abusive content during a political address, violating its regulations.

Two-thirds of women journalists suffered gender-based online attacks: IFJ survey

 December 07, 2018: A recent IFJ survey reveals that two-thirds of women journalists face gender-based online attacks, highlighting the urgent need for protective measures.

Sports ace Waheed Khan set to return to television screen

 December 07, 2018: Waheed Khan, a prominent sports journalist, returns to TV on GTV HD to host 'G Sports with Waheed Khan' starting December 10.

Hate wins as Herald drops Person of the Year poll

 December 07, 2018: Herald magazine removes its Person of the Year poll due to backlash and hate directed toward its choices, including controversial figures.

Dawn raises price

 December 07, 2018: Dawn has raised its newspaper prices from Rs22 to Rs25 due to skyrocketing newsprint costs and the depreciation of the Pakistani rupee.

VOA Urdu website blocked

 December 06, 2018: The VOA Urdu website was blocked in Pakistan on Thursday, leaving users unable to access its content without official explanation.

Declining media freedom the most serious human rights issue: I. A. Rehman

 December 06, 2018: I. A. Rehman emphasizes the decline in media freedom as a critical human rights issue in Pakistan that needs urgent government attention.

Dysfunctional Tribal Union of Journalists to be reorganized and renamed

 December 06, 2018: Journalists in Khyber tribal district are set to reorganize and rename the dysfunctional Tribal Union of Journalists following the merger with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Afghan radio director and owner abducted, driver killed

 December 06, 2018: Engineer Zalmay, owner of Enikass radio, was abducted in Jalalabad, with his driver killed amidst escalating violence against media in Afghanistan.

CPJ alarmed by detention of German freelance reporter in Venezuela

 December 06, 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists expresses alarm over the detention of German reporter Billy Six in Venezuela charged with rebellion and espionage.

IFJ calls for prompt action to arrest journalist Noor-ul-Hassan's murderers

 December 06, 2018: The IFJ urges the Pakistan government to act swiftly against the murderers of journalist Noor-ul-Hassan, emphasizing the need for media safety.

Strike by Nawa-i-Waqt and The Nation employees pays off

 December 05, 2018: Employees of Nawa-i-Waqt and The Nation in Lahore successfully held a strike for unpaid wages, compelling management to promise payment.

Freedom Network urges prime minister to provide equal audience to all media

 December 05, 2018: Freedom Network calls on Prime Minister Imran Khan to ensure equal access to media for all, emphasizing the importance of press freedom.

Journalist seriously injured in targeted car bomb attack in Somalia

 December 05, 2018: Journalist Ismail Sheikh Khalifa was seriously injured in a targeted car bomb attack in Mogadishu, prompting calls for a full investigation.

Journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa protest colleague's murder

 December 05, 2018: Journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa protest against the murder of Royal TV reporter Noor-ul-Hassan, demanding justice and accountability!

Mexican journalist shot dead

 December 05, 2018: Mexican journalist Alejandro Márquez Jiménez was murdered, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into the violence against media in Mexico.

Journalist arrested in India over Facebook video

 December 04, 2018: Kishorchandra Wangkhem, a journalist in India, was arrested over a Facebook video criticizing the government, raising concerns about free expression!

Royal TV reporter gunned down in Peshawar, cameraman injured

 December 03, 2018: A Royal TV reporter was shot dead in Peshawar, while a cameraman was critically injured in an attack on their vehicle by unidentified assailants.

Waqar Younis reacts angrily to Najam Sethi's comments

 December 03, 2018: Waqar Younis responds fiercely to Najam Sethi's criticisms of his coaching during a televised interview, highlighting political tensions in cricket.

Arrest warrant issued for editor in the Philippines

 December 03, 2018: Maria Ressa faces an arrest warrant in the Philippines over tax fraud charges, prompting condemnation from international journalist organizations.

After 200-plus programs, Wajahat S. Khan quits Dunya News

 December 03, 2018: Wajahat S. Khan leaves Dunya News after hosting over 220 episodes of Mahaaz, marking a significant transition in his journalism career.

Ali Raza Rind elected president of Dalbadin Press Club

 December 02, 2018: Ali Raza Rind has been elected president of the Dalbandin Press Club, with the entire Democratic Panel winning unopposed for a three-year term.

NewsOne ordered to pay pending staff salaries within a week

 December 01, 2018: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has ordered NewsOne to clear pending staff salaries within a week, underscoring workers' rights in media.

Murdered reporter Saleem Shahzad's widow says truth will never be known

 December 01, 2018: Anita Saleem states the truth behind her husband Saleem Shahzad's murder will never be revealed, reflecting on their struggles since his death.

State of media far worse than in the past: CPNE

 December 01, 2018: The CPNE highlights the deteriorating state of press freedom in Pakistan, expressing concerns over economic restrictions and censorship efforts.