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Dunya TV fires Sports Editor

 February 28, 2014: Dunya Television has fired Sports Editor Yasir Ghani shortly after various staff terminations as part of a restructuring effort amid financial challenges.

Anchors among a dozen sacked by Dunya

 February 26, 2014: Dunya TV has laid off 12 employees, including anchors, with expectations of further cuts in a major restructuring effort.

Malick formally appointed PTV MD

 February 26, 2014: Muhammad Malick has been officially appointed the Managing Director of Pakistan Television, bringing over two decades of journalism experience.

Irish journalist faces 50 sex charges

 February 26, 2014: An Irish journalist faces 50 sexual offences charges involving minors, including exploitation and sexual assault, as per reports.

Capital TV's launch team-member quits

 February 24, 2014: Urooj Raza, a key reporter at Capital TV, resigns amid salary issues and changes in management, raising questions about workplace conditions.

TV producer arrested in extortion case

 February 24, 2014: A TV producer in Islamabad has been arrested by the CIA for allegedly extorting money while using the TTP's name, according to local reports.

Senior photojourno killed in road accident

 February 22, 2014: Senior photographer Imtiaz Ahmed Khan was tragically killed in a road accident in Multan on Thursday, leaving his friend critically injured.

Founder of ARY Group passes away

 February 21, 2014: Abdul Razzaq Yaqoob, founder of ARY Group, has passed away in London at 69, leaving a lasting legacy in media and philanthropy.

Pakistan refuses entry to British journalist

 February 21, 2014: Pakistan denies entry to British journalist Willem Marx, author of 'Balochistan: At a Crossroads', ahead of the Lahore Literary Festival.

Balochistan Times, Zamana founder dies

 February 21, 2014: Syed Fasieh Iqbal, founder of Balochistan Times and Daily Zamana, has passed away in Karachi after a brief illness.

Capital TV hires new bureau chief

 February 20, 2014: Capital TV has appointed Mazhar Tufail as its new bureau chief in Islamabad, bringing extensive experience from leading media outlets.

134 journalist-on-assignment deaths last year: report

 February 19, 2014: A report by INSI reveals that 134 journalists were killed on assignment last year, with many targeted during conflicts in Syria and Iraq.

RSF condemns attacks on media houses

 February 19, 2014: Reporters Without Borders condemns the recent attacks on media houses in Karachi, urging authorities to enhance security for journalists.

Honor for television host Sidra

 February 18, 2014: Television host Sidra Iqbal wins the GR8 Women Award 2014, becoming the first Pakistani recipient recognized for her achievements in journalism.

Express Web Editor to join Dawn.com

 February 18, 2014: Jahanzaib Haque, former Web Editor at Express Media Group, is set to join dawn.com in March, succeeding the late Musadiq Sanwal.

PFUJ presses for release of Jazeera journos

 February 17, 2014: PFUJ protests nationwide for the release of three Al-Jazeera journalists detained by Egypt for over 50 days, urging unconditional freedom.

Indian media delegation in Pakistan

 February 16, 2014: A 13-member delegation of Indian journalists arrives in Karachi for a three-day visit to engage with local media and political leaders.

A tale of two journalists

 February 13, 2014: The February edition of Herald critiques Irfan Siddiqui's appointment while defending journalist Moosa Kaleem's commitment to uncovering the truth.

Missing Mexican journalist found dead

 February 12, 2014: The body of kidnapped Mexican journalist Gregorio Jimenez was found in Veracruz, prompting outrage and calls for justice in the country.

RSF releases 2014 Press Freedom Index

 February 12, 2014: The 2014 Press Freedom Index highlights rising violence against journalists in the Indian sub-continent, especially in Pakistan and India.

No record of media houses source of funding, says minister

 February 11, 2014: The PML-N government has stated it lacks records of media organizations' funding sources, confirming no foreign funding received by PEMRA in 2012-13.

PTI sues Dawn for defamation

 February 10, 2014: PTI has filed a defamation notice against Cyril Almeida and Dawn for comments made regarding Imran Khan's alleged dealings with the Taliban.

'Jazeera convenient target for Egypt'

 February 10, 2014: Egypt's arrest of Al Jazeera journalists highlights government's efforts to suppress dissent and control media narratives in the country.

Journalist expelled for criticizing Erdogan

 February 07, 2014: A Turkish journalist was expelled for criticizing PM Erdogan, raising serious concerns about media freedom in Turkey amid increased Internet controls.

Myanmar arrests five journalists

 February 06, 2014: Myanmar arrests five journalists for allegedly disclosing state secrets regarding a defense factory associated with chemical weapons production.

Dawn in PTI blunder again

 February 06, 2014: Dawn's latest mistake mixes up PTI with the outlawed TTP, prompting an apology from its editor over this significant editorial error.

Obama urges Egypt to free Jazeera journos

 February 05, 2014: The White House has urged Egypt to release three detained Al-Jazeera journalists, expressing deep concern over restrictions on freedom of expression.

RSF calls for protection to Geo man

 February 04, 2014: Reporters Without Borders calls for the protection of Geo News' Ansar Ali Naqvi after threats from the ASWJ following a news coverage disagreement.

Cop who beat journalist sent to prison

 February 04, 2014: A police constable has been sentenced to Peshawar Central Prison after beating a journalist during a dispute in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly.

Killer yet to be named in Shan Dhar murder

 February 04, 2014: Nine suspects have been arrested in the murder case of journalist Shan Dhar, but the identity of the killer remains unknown.

Geo Controller News gets death threats

 February 03, 2014: Geo News Controller faces death threats from a political organization after refusing to comply with their coverage demands, raising serious press freedom concerns.

Two Philippine journos injured in blast

 February 02, 2014: Two journalists from ABC-5 were injured by an explosion while covering conflict between soldiers and Muslim rebels in Mindanao, Philippines.

Senior Sri Lankan journalist murdered

 February 02, 2014: Mel Gunasekara, a senior Sri Lankan journalist, was found murdered in her home with sharp weapon injuries on Sunday. A police investigation is ongoing.

Delhi CM hosts Pakistani media delegates

 February 01, 2014: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal met with a Pakistani media delegation, highlighting his political impact and recent electoral success.