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Journalist Panel makes clean sweep of NPC elections

 January 29, 2022: The Journalist Panel has won all key positions in the NPC elections, while opposition candidates allege rigging and reject the results.

Moeed Yousuf terms Dawn story incorrect

 January 28, 2022: Moeed Yousuf disputes a Dawn report on his briefing to the National Assembly, claiming it mischaracterizes the statements made during the session.

Police arrest prime suspect in journalist's murder

 January 27, 2022: Punjab police have arrested Amir Butt, the prime suspect in the murder of journalist Hasnain Shah, amid an ongoing investigation.

PFUJ condemns murder of journalist Hasnain Shah

 January 24, 2022: The PFUJ has condemned the murder of journalist Hasnain Shah and calls for nationwide protests to demand justice and protection for media workers.

Capital TV reporter Hasnain Shah shot dead in Lahore

 January 24, 2022: Capital TV reporter Hasnain Shah was shot dead in Lahore, near the Press Club, by assailants on a motorcycle in a shocking incident.

Saleem Safi says his column not published due to censorship

 January 24, 2022: Saleem Safi's column on Imran Khan's personality was not published in Daily Jang due to media censorship, raising questions among social media users.

PFUJ challenges the definition of 'journalist' before IHC

 January 23, 2022: The PFUJ challenges the definition of 'journalist' in the Islamabad High Court, asserting rights for photojournalists and camerapersons.

Iran rejects Dawn newspaper's 'baseless' accusations'

 January 22, 2022: Iran's embassy in Islamabad has rejected Dawn newspaper's accusations regarding its involvement in the UAE-Yemen conflict, demanding a clarification.

India blocks over 35 Pakistani YouTube channels, news websites

 January 22, 2022: India has banned over 35 Pakistani YouTube channels and multiple social media accounts for spreading fake news against the country.

Hamid Mir highlights closure of Kashmir Press Club in Washington Post

 January 22, 2022: Hamid Mir highlights the closure of Kashmir Press Club as a tactic by the Indian government to suppress media dissent in the region.

Asma Shirazi trolled again

 January 21, 2022: Asma Shirazi faces trolling from officials and the ruling party for her journalism, sparking widespread condemnation from fellow journalists.

Muhammad Malick and Shahbaz Gill in a shouting match

 January 21, 2022: Muhammad Malick and Shahbaz Gill engage in a heated verbal clash on live TV, sparking discussions about credibility and professionalism.

Waqar Zaka serves legal notice on Dunya News

 January 20, 2022: Waqar Zaka has served a legal notice on Dunya News, seeking Rs one billion in damages for alleged defamatory reporting on cryptocurrency promotion.

Kashmir Press Club deregistered in Srinagar

 January 20, 2022: The Kashmir Press Club has been deregistered by the regional administration, raising concerns over press freedom and journalist safety in the region.

Radio icon Yawar Mehdi passes away at 84

 January 20, 2022: Yawar Mehdi, a legendary Pakistani broadcaster and radio personality, has died at 84, leaving a legacy of inspiring young artists and writers.

IHC defers indicting journalists in affidavit case

 January 20, 2022: The IHC has indicted Rana Shamim in the affidavit case but has deferred the indictment of journalists until the trial's findings are revealed.

Media bodies reject Fawad Chaudhry's claims about revenue increase

 January 18, 2022: Leading media organisations in Pakistan reject Fawad Chaudhry's claim of a 600% revenue increase from 2018 to 2021, calling it fake news.

Pakistan criticizes India for taking over Kashmir Press Club

 January 17, 2022: Pakistan has condemned India's alleged harassment of journalists in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly following the recent Kashmir Press Club takeover.

Independent Urdu bans three journalists

 January 11, 2022: The Independent Urdu has banned three journalists, raising concerns over freedom of expression in Pakistan amidst increasing censorship.

IHC Journalists Association elects new cabinet

 January 08, 2022: The Islamabad High Court Journalists Association elects a new cabinet led by Saqib Bashir and Zeshan Syed, following unopposed nominations.

Express Tribune highlights decline in journalism quality

 January 08, 2022: The Express Tribune discusses the decline in journalism quality in Pakistan, attributing it to commercialization and lack of integrity.

NA committee concerned over PTV-ARY consortium

 January 08, 2022: The NA committee raised concerns over the PTV-ARY consortium and its impact on PSL broadcasting rights, questioning the formation's fairness.

Nusrat Javeed clarifies accepting gifts from politicians

 January 08, 2022: Nusrat Javeed defends accepting gifts from politicians as part of cultural traditions and emphasizes his journalistic integrity.

Arshad Sharif alleges collusion between brothers to save MSR

 January 05, 2022: Arshad Sharif claims collusion exists between two media brothers aiming to aid MSR in avoiding contempt proceedings, igniting controversy.

PFUJ seeks apology from PMLN following leaked audio

 January 05, 2022: PFUJ demands an apology from PMLN over a leaked audio where leaders insult journalists, raising concerns about media treatment in Pakistan.

Maryam Nawaz discusses TV analysts in leaked audio

 January 04, 2022: Maryam Nawaz's leaked audio reveals her concerns over media portrayal and lack of PMLN representation on talk shows amidst political criticisms.

APP reporter killed in a road accident

 January 04, 2022: Fawad Azam Awan, a reporter for APP, tragically lost his life in a road accident in Jaranwala while attempting to overtake a trailer.

Shahzad Akbar taunts Mazhar Abbas

 January 04, 2022: Shahzad Akbar criticizes journalist Mazhar Abbas over ethics in a Twitter spat about affidavit publication and accountability standards.

The News calls for reforming contempt laws

 January 01, 2022: The News emphasizes urgent reforms to contempt laws in Pakistan to protect media rights and freedom of expression amid increasing restrictions.

45 journalists, including three in Pakistan, killed in 2021: IFJ

 January 01, 2022: In 2021, 45 journalists were killed globally, including three in Pakistan, marking one of the lowest tolls recorded by the IFJ.