Archives
Welcome to the February 2021 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 Barkha Dutt, seven other Twitter users booked in India
February 26, 2021: Indian police filed a case against journalist Barkha Dutt and seven Twitter users for allegedly spreading fake news regarding the death of two minor Dalit girls.
Information minister tells Matiullah Jan to quit journalism
February 26, 2021: Information Minister Shibli Faraz suggested that journalist Matiullah Jan should leave journalism after a contentious question about Punjab's government response.
Bangladeshi writer Mushtaq Ahmed dies in jail
February 26, 2021: Bangladeshi writer Mushtaq Ahmed dies in custody, prompting calls for an independent investigation and the release of political cartoonist Kabir Kishore.
IFJ concerned over attack on Geo-Jang offices
February 25, 2021: The IFJ raises alarms over the violent protest against Geo-Jang offices in Karachi, demanding thorough investigations into police response.
Balochistan Voices turns five
February 23, 2021: Balochistan Voices celebrates five years of impactful journalism, addressing critical issues of the province often overlooked by mainstream media.
Turkey sentences four journalists to jail on terror charges
February 17, 2021: A Turkish court sentenced four former journalists of Özgür Gündem newspaper to prison on terrorism charges, raising concerns over press freedom.
Military tightens media restrictions, targets journalists in Myanmar
February 17, 2021: Myanmar military intensifies media restrictions, leading to arrests of journalists and threats against the press amid ongoing protests.
Bangladesh court sentences five to death, one to life term for blogger's murder
February 17, 2021: A Bangladesh court sentenced five men to death and one to life imprisonment for the 2015 murder of blogger Avijit Roy, highlighting issues of justice.
Journalist alleges Bykea rider threatened to rape and kill her
February 15, 2021: Journalist Zebunisa Burki reveals an alarming threat from a Bykea rider, prompting swift management response and investigation into the incident.
Beijing bans BBC in retaliatory move
February 15, 2021: Beijing bans BBC World News in retaliation for alleged false reporting, intensifying tensions between China and the UK over media freedom.
Shahbaz Gill terms Gharidah Farooqi an embarrassment to journalism
February 12, 2021: Dr. Shahbaz Gill condemns Gharidah Farooqi as an embarrassment to journalism amid controversies over development funds and Supreme Court proceedings.
Three journalists charged under Digital Security Act in Bangladesh
February 11, 2021: Three journalists in Bangladesh face charges under the Digital Security Act for allegedly threatening communal harmony and creating unrest.
Indian authorities raid Newsclick office, homes of editors and managers
February 11, 2021: Indian authorities have raided the Newsclick office and the homes of its editors in a controversial investigation, prompting calls for immediate cessation of.
Former VOA journalist Syed Akmal Alimi dies in the US
February 03, 2021: Syed Akmal Alimi, a former VOA journalist and broadcaster, has passed away in the US at the age of 90 after a heart attack.