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Media in Pakistan failing to pay salaries with deadly ramifications

 January 31, 2020: Journalists in Pakistan face a crisis of unpaid salaries, leading to severe financial stress and tragic fatalities within the industry.

Burundi court sentences Iwacu journalists to 2.5 years in prison

 January 31, 2020: Burundi court sentences four Iwacu journalists to 2.5 years in prison for attempting to undermine state security amidst a bleak press freedom climate.

Dawn journalist posts list of media houses not paying wages to staff

 January 31, 2020: Dawn journalist Khaleeq Kiani reveals a list of media houses failing to pay staff salaries, highlighting ongoing financial issues in the industry.

Broadcaster suspended for one month in Jordan, offices raided in Iraq

 January 30, 2020: Dijlah TV was suspended for one month in Jordan for licensing violations, leading to a raid on its Baghdad office amidst protests in Iraq.

BBC to cut 450 newsroom jobs

 January 30, 2020: The BBC will cut 450 newsroom jobs to adapt to audience changes and meet an £80 million savings target amid funding and equal-pay issues.

Shahzeb Khanzada says he stands by his comments on Jehangir Tareen

 January 29, 2020: Shahzeb Khanzada reaffirms his comments about Jehangir Tareen's involvement in the sugar mafia amidst legal threats from the PTI leader.

Kashmiri journalists, news outlets still offline after India partially restores internet

 January 29, 2020: Kashmiri journalists and news outlets still lack full internet access, affecting their ability to report effectively after the recent partial restoration.

Veteran journalist Khalique Zuberi passes away

 January 28, 2020: Veteran journalist Khalique Zuberi, known for his expertise in economic reporting, has passed away at the age of 80 in Islamabad.

Dawn blames government and Capital TV for death of cameraman

 January 28, 2020: Dawn criticizes the government's and media houses' neglect linked to the tragic death of Capital TV cameraman Fayyaz Ali due to unpaid wages.

Dawn criticizes PTV

 January 27, 2020: Dawn criticizes PTV for raising license fees, highlighting its failure to connect with the public and calling for significant restructuring.

Quatrina Hosain joins PTV

 January 24, 2020: Quatrina Hosain has been appointed as the chief of news and current affairs at Pakistan Television for a two-year term, earning Rs870,000 monthly.

Tamil journalists receive death threats

 January 24, 2020: Seven Tamil journalists in Batticaloa receive death threats, prompting calls for government protection and investigation into the source of the threats.

Journalist detained for 'anti-state' Facebook posts

 January 23, 2020: A Pakistani journalist has been detained for five days for posting anti-state remarks on Facebook, highlighting media censorship in the country.

Saudi crown prince's alleged hacking of Bezos raises press freedom concerns

 January 23, 2020: The alleged hacking of Jeff Bezos by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has raised serious concerns about press freedom and government influence.

Dawn blasts PEMRA for foolish action

 January 17, 2020: Dawn criticizes PEMRA for banning a talk show, emphasizing the need for protecting freedom of speech and questioning the regulator's authority.

Here's how some journalists see the change at ISPR

 January 16, 2020: Journalists react to the change of command at ISPR, discussing both hopes and concerns regarding new director-general Maj Gen Baber Iftikhar.

Dawn slams Faisal Vawda for boot theatrics

 January 16, 2020: Dawn criticizes Faisal Vawda for his theatrical antics during a TV appearance, suggesting silence would benefit Pakistan's political landscape.

Police raid Cairo offices of Turkish Anadolu News Agency, arrest at least four

 January 16, 2020: Egyptian authorities raided the Anadolu News Agency in Cairo, arresting four individuals over allegations of spreading false news and operating without a license.

Zaffar Abbas terms PEMRA ban on ARY show an attack on press freedom

 January 16, 2020: Zaffar Abbas condemns PEMRA's ban on ARY News program Off the Record as an attack on press freedom and highlights its implications for media.

Minister's antics in talk show draw criticism

 January 15, 2020: Federal Minister Faisal Vawda faces backlash for displaying a military boot during a talk show, igniting controversy among journalists and politicians.

Salim Bokhari and his team join City News Network

 January 09, 2020: Salim Bokhari joins City News Network with his experienced team, aiming to elevate the channel after resigning from The Nation due to unpaid wages.

The Nation promotes Salman Masood as editor

 January 09, 2020: Salman Masood has been promoted to editor of The Nation following the resignation of Editor Salim Bokhari and newsroom staff over unpaid wages.

The Nation Editor Salim Bokhari and his newsroom team quit

 January 08, 2020: Salim Bokhari, Editor of The Nation, and his newsroom team resigned in protest over unpaid wages, highlighting challenges in Pakistani media.

PFUJ launches 'Save the Journalists Movement'

 January 08, 2020: Journalists across Pakistan rally under PFUJ's 'Save the Journalists Movement' to address pressing demands in the ongoing media crisis.

Journalists condemn raid on publishing house

 January 07, 2020: Journalists are outraged over a raid by alleged ISI agents on the Urdu publisher of 'A Case of Exploding Mangoes', jeopardizing free expression.

Dawn boss Hameed Haroon serves legal notice on filmmaker Jamshed Mehmood

 January 06, 2020: Dawn CEO Hameed Haroon has served a legal notice to filmmaker Jamshed Mehmood demanding an apology over false rape allegations.

PFUJ condemns attack on Imtiaz Alam's house

 January 06, 2020: The PFUJ condemned the attack on journalist Imtiaz Alam's house, demanding government action and security for media workers.

PUJ backs minister; calls Mubasher Lucman a blackmailer

 January 06, 2020: The Punjab Union of Journalists supports Minister Fawad Chaudhry against Mubasher Lucman, labeling him a blackmailer in a recent statement.

Solangi calls for boycott of minister for slapping journalist

 January 06, 2020: Murtaza Solangi urges a boycott of Minister Fawad Chaudhry for slapping journalist Mubasher Lucman, highlighting the need against violence towards media.

PML-N decision draws criticism from journalists

 January 02, 2020: PML-N faces backlash from journalists for supporting army chief Bajwa's extension despite their initial commitment to respect the vote.

Proof of rape? Here's what two journalists say

 January 02, 2020: The controversy surrounding filmmaker Jamshed Mehmood's rape allegations against Dawn CEO Hameed Haroon highlights tensions within Pakistani journalism.

Ghazi Salahuddin foresees a gloomy 2020 for Pakistani media

 January 02, 2020: Senior journalist Ghazi Salahuddin predicts a challenging year for Pakistan's media landscape in 2020, influenced by political and societal factors.

Filmmaker Jamshed says he is not against Dawn

 January 01, 2020: Filmmaker Jamshed Mehmood clarifies that his rape allegations against Dawn CEO Hameed Haroon are unrelated to the paper's conflict with the establishment.

CPJ calls for release of journalist Nasrullah Chaudhry

 January 01, 2020: The Committee to Protect Journalists demands the immediate release of Nasrullah Chaudhry, convicted unjustly under anti-terrorism laws in Pakistan.