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IHC judge expels Geo News counsels from court

 February 28, 2018: The IHC expelled Geo News counsels from court after heated exchanges during a contempt case regarding a previous ruling on Valentine's Day.

Journalist killed in Taliban attack remembered on 10th anniversary

 February 28, 2018: Tributes paid to martyred journalist Sirajud Din on 10th anniversary of his death at Swat Press Club, reflecting on his impactful career.

Chief justice takes suo motu notice of provincial governments' media campaigns

 February 28, 2018: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar initiates suo motu notice on media campaigns funded by provincial governments, citing misuse of taxpayer funds.

Coalition for Women in Journalism launches Pakistan Chapter

 February 28, 2018: The Coalition for Women in Journalism officially launches its Pakistan Chapter, aiming to support female journalists amid challenges in the industry.

Iranian journalist tried on fabricated charges

 February 27, 2018: Reyhaneh Tabatabaei faces trial on charges of propaganda against the Iranian regime amid calls for her release from international journalist organizations.

Shoaib Shaikh sent to jail on judicial remand

 February 27, 2018: Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh, CEO of Axact, has been remanded to jail in a money-laundering case until March 3 by a Karachi court.

IFJ concerned over Supreme Court of Nepal order, says it violates press freedom principles

 February 27, 2018: The IFJ expresses concern over Nepal's Supreme Court order banning news criticizing a judge, highlighting potential violations of press freedom principles.

Slovak investigative journalist, girlfriend shot dead

 February 26, 2018: Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend were found murdered in their home, prompting calls for a swift investigation by authorities.

Local news website in Ukraine torched, server attacked

 February 26, 2018: The arson attack on Ukraine's Chetverta Vlada news site highlights ongoing threats to journalistic freedom and local corruption reporting.

City 42 news presenters in a shouting match

 February 26, 2018: A viral video shows two City 42 news presenters engaged in a heated argument during a broadcast break, sparking public interest and debate.

UNESCO to organize two international media conferences in Lahore

 February 25, 2018: UNESCO is set to hold two international media conferences in Lahore from February 27 to March 1, featuring global experts and scholars.

RIUJ protests fake cases against Naushahro Feroz journalists

 February 24, 2018: Journalists in Islamabad protested against fake cases filed against Naushahro Feroz reporters, demanding immediate action from the Sindh government.

Capital TV reporter injured in alleged attack by PML-N MPA and accomplices

 February 24, 2018: Iftikhar Bhatti, a Capital TV reporter, was injured in an attack allegedly led by PML-N MPA Mian Naveed over his reports on corruption.

Syrian journalist killed in airstrike in eastern Ghouta

 February 23, 2018: Syrian journalist Abdul Rahman Ismael Yassin dies from injuries in an airstrike in eastern Ghouta, highlighting the dangers journalists face in conflict.

Soft launch of Hum News on March 23

 February 23, 2018: Hum News is set to soft launch on March 23, focusing on social issues with an emphasis on Islamabad's new Aabpara Market base.

Kashmiri photojournalist detained for several months in India

 February 23, 2018: Kashmiri photojournalist Kamran Yousuf has been detained for months by India's NIA, raising concerns over press freedom and journalistic integrity.

PEMRA Sargodha office directs radio licensees to air NAB messages

 February 23, 2018: PEMRA's Sargodha office instructs FM radio licensees to broadcast NAB's anti-corruption messages as part of a national awareness campaign.

Journalist Shehryar Warraich completes master's degree in security, terrorism, and insurgency

 February 22, 2018: Journalist Shehryar Warraich has completed his master's degree in security, terrorism, and insurgency from the University of Leeds, UK!

Judge lets Waqt News and Matiullah Jan off the hook

 February 22, 2018: Islamabad High Court dismisses contempt proceedings against Waqt News and journalist Matiullah Jan after apologies over broadcast inaccuracies.

Balochistan Voices turns 2

 February 21, 2018: BalochistanVoices.com celebrates its second anniversary, highlighting underreported issues and pioneering data journalism in Balochistan.

Journalist banned from Presidential Palace in Philippines

 February 21, 2018: Journalist Pia Randa is banned from the Presidential Palace in the Philippines, raising concerns about press freedom under President Duterte.

Egyptian journalist detained, disappears in state custody

 February 21, 2018: Egyptian journalist Moataz Wadnan has disappeared in state custody following his arrest, prompting concerns from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

IHC issues contempt of court notices to Geo News CEO Mir Ibrahim, three others

 February 20, 2018: The Islamabad High Court has issued contempt of court notices to Geo News CEO Mir Ibrahim and others for violating Valentine's Day restrictions.

Judge finds Matiullah Jan's reply unsatisfactory; asks for a detailed response

 February 20, 2018: Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui finds Matiullah Jan's response unsatisfactory in a contempt case, demanding a detailed reply from him and Waqt News.

Indian authorities say jailed photographer Kamran Yousuf not 'real journalist'

 February 17, 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges India to release jailed photographer Kamran Yousuf, deemed not a real journalist by authorities.

Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi join Geo Network

 February 17, 2018: Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi of 7th Sky Entertainment have joined Geo Network, enhancing its entertainment division.

Attacker tries to stab Honduran journalist during live broadcast

 February 17, 2018: A Honduran journalist, César Omar Silva, narrowly escaped an attempted stabbing during a live broadcast outside a psychiatric hospital.

Indian court reserves order on photojournalist Kamran Yousuf

 February 16, 2018: An Indian court has reserved its order on Kamran Yousuf's bail plea after claims of lack of evidence against the freelance photojournalist.

Turkey sentences three journalists to life in prison over coup attempt

 February 16, 2018: A Turkish court sentenced journalists Mehmet and Ahmet Altan, along with Nazli Illicak, to life in prison over their alleged involvement in the 2016 coup attempt.

Press freedom watchdogs urge Maldivian authorities to respect media rights

 February 15, 2018: Press freedom organizations urge Maldivian authorities to uphold media rights amid growing political unrest and threats to journalists.

Indian authorities clamp down on foreign journalists

 February 15, 2018: The IFJ and MEAA express concern over India's restrictive visa policies for foreign journalists, affecting press freedom and reporting access.

PML-N, PTI had highest representation in eight TV talk shows in October 2017: Study

 February 15, 2018: In October 2017, a study revealed PML-N and PTI had the highest representation in Pakistani TV talk shows, focusing heavily on legal issues.

Senior journalist Ashfaq Sajid dies of blood cancer

 February 14, 2018: Senior journalist Ashfaq Sajid, known for his contributions to APP, passed away from blood cancer at the Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi.

Two Ethiopian journalists released from prison

 February 14, 2018: Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye have been freed from prison after nearly seven years, marking a significant victory for press freedom.

Government seeks time to respond to petition seeking legislation on rights of electronic media journalists

 February 13, 2018: The government requests more time from the Islamabad High Court to respond to a petition for legislation protecting electronic media journalists' rights.

Chief Justice orders The News, Jang to publish clarification for running 'fake news'

 February 13, 2018: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has ordered The News and Jang to publish a clarification regarding a fake news article attributed to him.

Asma Jahangir’s death a tragic loss for press freedom movement: RSF

 February 13, 2018: The death of Asma Jahangir marks a significant setback for the press freedom movement in Pakistan, as noted by Reporters Without Borders.

Four years later, no justice for slain journalist Ijaz Mengal's family

 February 13, 2018: Four years after journalist Ijaz Mengal's murder, his family still seeks justice as the killers remain free and threats continue in Khuzdar.

IHC summons Nawa-i-Waqt Group boss Rameeza Nizami in contempt case

 February 13, 2018: The Islamabad High Court has summoned Rameeza Nizami of Nawa-i-Waqt Group for a contempt case, warning of arrest warrants if she fails to appear.

Lahore Economic Journalists Association office-bearers elected unopposed

 February 12, 2018: The Lahore Economic Journalists Association has elected its 2018 office-bearers unopposed during an announcement at the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Maleeha Lodhi named among world's five most successful women diplomats

 February 12, 2018: Pakistan's UN Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi is celebrated as one of the world's five most successful women diplomats, showcasing her significant contributions in.

Pakistan has lost its most courageous voice: PBA

 February 12, 2018: The PBA mourns the loss of Asma Jahangir, a fearless advocate for justice and civil rights in Pakistan, emphasizing her unwavering dedication to democracy.

RIUJ forms committee to collect information on journalists facing salary delays

 February 09, 2018: The RIUJ has established a committee to investigate delays in salary payments to journalists following a Supreme Court order.

NPC governing body agrees to recount of counting sheets

 February 09, 2018: The National Press Club's governing body has agreed to a recount of counting sheets after the annual elections, addressing concerns over election results.

Maldivian TV station forced to suspend broadcast fearing military crackdown

 February 09, 2018: Raajje TV has suspended broadcasts in the Maldives due to threats and military warnings, raising concerns about press freedom during political unrest.

Daily Times regrets 'gays' blunder

 February 09, 2018: Daily Times issued an apology for a headline typo that mistakenly referred to 'gays' instead of 'days' in a contempt case involving Daniyal Aziz.

Saudi journalist jailed for five years for insulting royal court

 February 09, 2018: Saleh al-Shehi, a Saudi journalist, has been sentenced to five years in prison for insulting the royal court amid ongoing crackdowns on press freedom.

PBA welcomes suo moto notice in Axact fake degrees scandal

 February 08, 2018: The PBA supports the Supreme Court's suo moto notice in the Axact fake degrees scandal, emphasizing the need to prevent criminal elements in media.

Twitterati attack cartoonist Sabir Nazar after 'ridiculous' tweet about Imran Khan

 February 08, 2018: Cartoonist Sabir Nazar faces backlash on Twitter for suggesting a link between Imran Khan and the names of two killers, prompting critical responses.

Police attack journalist covering demonstration in Nepal

 February 08, 2018: The IFJ condemns police violence against journalist Prakash Dhakal during a demonstration in Pokhara, Nepal, urging action against the offenders.

Arab News launches Pakistan online edition

 February 08, 2018: Arab News has launched its online edition for Pakistan, focusing on news and views relevant to Islamabad and its ties with the Arab world.

Supreme Court seeks report from media owners on staff salaries

 February 07, 2018: The Supreme Court has requested media owners to report on employee salaries and clear outstanding payments within 10 days.

Supreme Court lifts ban on Aamir Liaquat

 February 07, 2018: The Supreme Court of Pakistan lifts the ban on Aamir Liaquat, allowing him to appear on television channels again.

Iraqi authorities arrest freelance journalist at Baghdad checkpoint

 February 07, 2018: Iraqi freelance journalist Samir Obeid was arrested at a Baghdad checkpoint, prompting calls for his immediate release by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Express Media Group to re-launch English language TV channel

 February 07, 2018: The Express Media Group is set to re-launch its English language TV channel, previously known as Express 24/7, after its closure in 2011.

IHC issues contempt notices to Matiullah Jan, Rameeza Nizami, and producer

 February 07, 2018: Islamabad High Court issues contempt notices to Matiullah Jan and Rameeza Nizami for airing controversial program on illegal encroachment.

No promotion of Valentine's Day, PEMRA reminds TV channels

 February 07, 2018: PEMRA has reminded television channels and FM Radio licensees to refrain from promoting Valentine's Day as per Islamabad High Court directives.

Hugh Grant settles phone-hacking claim against Mirror newspapers

 February 06, 2018: Hugh Grant has settled a phone-hacking claim against Mirror Group Newspapers after they admitted to illegally accessing his voicemails.

Myanmar journalist receives AFP Kate Webb Prize

 February 06, 2018: Myanmar journalist Mratt Kyaw Thu has been awarded the 2017 AFP Kate Webb Prize for his outstanding coverage of ethnic conflicts in Myanmar.

Death threats to Khabrain chief editor, police register FIR against banned outfit

 February 06, 2018: Zia Shahid, Chief Editor of Daily Khabrain, receives death threats, prompting police to file an FIR against Jamaat ul Ahrar for the threats.

Veteran journalist Siddique Baloch passes away

 February 06, 2018: Veteran journalist Siddique Baloch, associated with Dawn for decades, has passed away at the age of 78 in Karachi after a long battle with cancer.

Ruling party leader calls for shut down of Raajje TV in Maldives

 February 05, 2018: The IFJ condemns a PPM leader's call to shut down Raajje TV in Maldives, highlighting concerns over press freedom amid political turmoil.

BBC journalist ordered to leave Indonesia's Papua over tweets

 February 04, 2018: A BBC journalist was expelled from Papua, Indonesia after her tweets reportedly upset military personnel amid a health crisis in the region.

Editor flees Ukraine after receiving death threats

 February 02, 2018: Editor Igor Guzhva flees Ukraine after receiving death threats, prompting calls for an investigation from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Sri Lankan minister's aide threatens two journalists

 February 02, 2018: Sri Lankan minister's aide threatens journalists during a political rally, leading to condemnation from the IFJ and Free Media Movement.

Bangladesh journalists protest security bill

 February 02, 2018: Hundreds of journalists in Bangladesh protest a new digital security bill that threatens media freedom and imposes severe penalties on reporters.

Reuters reporters arrested under Myanmar Secrets Act denied bail

 February 01, 2018: A Myanmar court denied bail for two Reuters journalists accused under the Official Secrets Act despite defense claims of public information.

Kenyan journalists, fearing arrest, camp out in their newsroom

 February 01, 2018: Three Kenyan journalists spent the night in their newsroom fearing arrest after their station was shut down for covering an opposition ceremony.