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29 journalists killed so far in 2012: RSF

 July 31, 2012: RSF says 29 journalists were killed for their work in 2012 so far, with Somalia and Mexico worst hit, and reports rising arrests of media and netizens.

Fire at Kohinoor TV kills four

 July 31, 2012: A fire at Kohinoor TV in Lahore killed four people and seriously burned 15, with police citing a suspected short circuit during a power switch.

Gunmen kill local TV journalist in Iraq

 July 31, 2012: Gunmen killed Iraqi TV presenter Ghazwan Anas in Mosul during Iftar, wounding his mother and wife amid ongoing threats to journalists.

Twitter clocks half-billion users

 July 31, 2012: A Semiocast study says Twitter topped 500 million accounts by end-June, led by the US and Brazil, with Japanese the second most-used language.

Journalist slams NBC after Twitter ban

 July 31, 2012: British journalist Guy Adams criticises NBC after Twitter suspends his account over tweets about delayed Olympic coverage and an executives email address.

Phone hacking: British journalist arrested

 July 31, 2012: British police arrested a 51-year-old journalist in London in a probe into data taken from stolen phones, linked to the wider phone hacking scandal.

Journalist beaten by cops tells his story

 July 30, 2012: Islamabad journalist Anwer Abbas recounts being beaten by police at Daman-i-Koh after drinking Pepsi during Ramadan and being threatened with an FIR.

Fake online editorial fools New York Times

 July 30, 2012: The New York Times was embarrassed after a fake Bill Keller op-ed on a spoofed website fooled readers and even its technology editor.

NBC critics loud on social media

 July 30, 2012: Social media backlash targets NBCs Olympics tape delays and streaming choices, prompting executives to respond online and highlight live coverage.

It's started; it's over...

 July 30, 2012: London Olympics opened with a British-themed ceremony by Danny Boyle, ending a seven-year wait, while Team GB faced early disappointment in cycling.

A touching visit to the Newseum

 July 28, 2012: A Karachi writer recalls visiting Washingtons Newseum and finding a memorial honoring Pakistani journalists killed in the line of duty.

Facebook revenue growth skids, shares plunge

 July 27, 2012: Facebook reported a sharp slowdown in revenue growth and posted a Q2 loss tied to IPO charges, sending shares to record lows in after-hours trading.

Police beat up Frontier Post journalist

 July 27, 2012: Islamabad police allegedly beat Frontier Post journalist Anwar Abbas at Daman-i-Koh during a Ramazan fasting-hours dispute, prompting planned protests.

Live conversion on Maya show stirs anger

 July 27, 2012: A Pakistani Hindus live conversion on ARYs Ramadan show sparked criticism from minority leaders and rights advocates over intolerance and discrimination.

Kamran quits Express News for Dunya

 July 27, 2012: Kamran Shahid quits Express News and joins Dunya TV, reportedly on a Rs1.6 million monthly salary and Rs10 million advance amid anchor reshuffles.

Journalists and fellowship antics

 July 27, 2012: A critical look at how some Pakistani journalists pursue Western fellowships for perks, connections and leisure while neglecting training and ethics.

Talat makes the move, joins Express News

 July 26, 2012: Senior anchor Syed Talat Hussain is set to join Express News after resigning from DawnNews, and is expected to host an 8pm prime-time talk show.

WBT-TV, from the Silicon Valley a channel

 July 26, 2012: San Jose-based WBT-TV founder Farrukh Shah Khan shares how his online channel grew from a tech show into a South Asian media platform.

Eight charged in phone hacking scandal

 July 25, 2012: UK prosecutors charge eight in phone hacking scandal, including ex-News of the World editors Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks, over alleged spying.

Nusrat hits back at PFUJ

 July 24, 2012: Nusrat Javeed rejects PFUJ committee allegations linked to Malik Riaz, criticising the show-cause notice and urging proof through an appropriate forum.

Dunya to move into Dateline office

 July 24, 2012: Dunya Group plans to launch Roznama Dunya by September 1, setting up its office in the former Dateline Islamabad premises in Islamabad.

Workshop on Gender and Role of Media

 July 24, 2012: SAMS and SAWM held a three-day Islamabad workshop on gender sensitization and responsible media portrayals, urging journalists to avoid sensationalism.

S. Korea to talk Olympic broadcast with North

 July 23, 2012: South Korea is sending ABU chief Kim In-Kyu to Pyongyang to discuss broadcasting the London Olympics in North Korea amid rights talks.

Shaista Zaid calls it a day

 July 23, 2012: Veteran PTV anchor Shaista Zaid retires after 43 years, signing off with her final English bulletin and recalling major national broadcasts.

Is SC the route to regain media credibility?

 July 23, 2012: Two senior journalists petition the Supreme Court to form a media accountability commission, sparking debate on whether court action can restore credibility.

Murdoch quits boards of British papers

 July 23, 2012: Rupert Murdoch resigns from boards overseeing The Sun, The Times and The Sunday Times as News Corp prepares to split into publishing and TV units.

Ramadan in the newsroom

 July 23, 2012: A veteran journalist reflects on how Ramadan softens newsroom pace, tempers and teamwork, with Iftar rituals and memories from The Muslim in the 1980s.

Familiar salary delay at Daily Times

 July 21, 2012: Daily Times staff in Islamabad await delayed May and June salaries as management promises payment next week, amid concerns over repeated pay delays.

Pentagon told to monitor media for info leaks

 July 20, 2012: Defense Secretary Leon Panetta ordered the Pentagon to monitor major US media for classified leaks after lawmakers raised alarm over recent disclosures.

Veena's Astaghfar debut scrapped

 July 20, 2012: Hero TV drops Veena Malik from its Ramadan Astaghfar Show after public backlash and an online petition, shelving plans for her religious TV debut.

Express-BBC collaboration on the cards?

 July 20, 2012: Express Media Group is reportedly exploring a collaboration with the BBC, after The Express Tribunes recent gains and its IHT partnership.

Hamid's absence prompts rumors

 July 19, 2012: Hamid Mirs absence from Geo TVs Capital Talk fuels rumors of disputes with management or a possible move, though he cites petition work.

Games to be first social media Olympics

 July 19, 2012: London 2012 is set to become the first social media Olympics, with record-breaking activity on Twitter, Facebook and mobile devices shaping fan engagement.

If Veena Malik ran the news: Satirical scenarios and media musings

 July 19, 2012: A satirical piece imagines Veena Malik as a newsroom boss, poking fun at celebrity culture, media hype, and power dynamics in journalism.

In Berlin, a Pakistani journo hones his skills

 July 17, 2012: Pakistani journalist Haroon-ur-Rasheed Baloch attends a Berlin multimedia journalism program, sharpening digital skills and planning an online news portal.

'I am a cheat'

 July 17, 2012: A Karachi columnist criticizes TV host Mubashar Luqman, alleging his new ARY promo copies a YouTube concept and questions his credibility.

21,000 journalists swarm into London

 July 17, 2012: London braces for the Olympics as 21,000 accredited journalists arrive, with BBC and NBC rolling out record TV, online, mobile and 3D coverage.

Missouri Honor Medal for Cheema

 July 17, 2012: Umar Cheema of The News, Islamabad and former USA Today editor Ken Paulson are among 2025 Missouri Honor Medal winners for journalism service.

Defiant Mubashar in ARY promo

 July 16, 2012: ARY TVs dramatic promo introduces Mubashar Luqmans return, drawing online chatter and questions after his exit from Dunya TV following the Malik Riaz.

Mati's hit list back on air

 July 15, 2012: Matiullah Jan returns on Waqt TV with Aapna Aapna Gareban, alleging CDA favors to journalists and reigniting debate over media corruption.

Rehman Malik apologizes to journalist

 July 15, 2012: Rehman Malik apologized to Waqt TV reporter Qazi Asif after a viral video showed him grabbing the journalists collar at Karachi airport.

British paper demands it simply stop raining

 July 14, 2012: The Times urges Britain to just stop raining as months of heavy downpours trigger flood alerts, disrupt harvests and test public patience.

Ethiopian journalist jailed for 18 years

 July 13, 2012: An Ethiopian court sentenced journalist Eskinder Nega to 18 years and opposition figure Andualem Arage to life on terrorism charges condemned by rights groups.

Bokhari likely to return to The News

 July 13, 2012: Veteran journalist Salim Bokhari is tipped to return as Resident Editor of The News Islamabad, replacing Muhammad Malick after meetings with Jang Group.

JP names its UK correspondent

 July 12, 2012: JournalismPakistan.com appoints Saadia Khalid as its UK correspondent, expanding international coverage with reporting from Leeds for Pakistani journalists.

Paper stops drug war coverage after attacks

 July 12, 2012: Mexico's El Manana newspaper in Nuevo Laredo halts drug-violence coverage after a second grenade attack, citing unsafe conditions for journalism.

From the newsroom to the farm

 July 12, 2012: An Islamabad journalist recalls Bikram Vohras farming quips as colleague Azhar Malik quits the newsroom to cultivate garlic after decades in newspapers.

Rehman Malik loses his cool

 July 12, 2012: Rehman Malik grabbed Waqt TV reporter Qazi Asif by the collar at Karachi Airport after tough questions, sparking widespread condemnation online.

Health journalists unite against polio

 July 12, 2012: Health journalists in Islamabad pledged to form a forum against polio and promote ethical reporting on child rights, healthcare and sensitive issues.

USA Today taps Callaway as editor

 July 11, 2012: USA Today names MarketWatch editor David Callaway as editor in chief, succeeding John Hillkirk as the paper pushes new digital content strategies.

French TV reprimanded for airing gunman tape

 July 11, 2012: Frances CSA reprimanded TF1 for airing leaked audio of Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merahs final talks with police without adequate warning.

Javed files defamation suit against Such TV

 July 11, 2012: Javed Chaudhry files a defamation suit against Such TV officials and hosts over alleged false claims, seeking proof or an apology within 15 days.

Express News to make Lahore a bureau

 July 11, 2012: Express News plans to turn its Lahore centre into a bureau amid downsizing, with reports saying dozens of staff were fired or set for layoffs.

Express News fires 20 staffers amid financial struggles

 July 10, 2012: Express News lays off around 20 Lahore staffers as the Express Group faces financial strain and delayed salaries across its media outlets.

The interview Hamid Mir can't forget

 July 10, 2012: A column recounts how TV host Hamid Mirs Facebook post about his interviews with Osama bin Laden sparked sharp criticism and debate over journalism.

TV anchors and their wicked, wicked ways

 July 10, 2012: An opinion piece argues TV anchors increasingly use rivalry, accusations and publicity tactics once linked to film stars to gain attention and influence.

Dunya makes another big signing

 July 09, 2012: Dunya Media Group signs columnist Haroon ur Rasheed to lead editorial pages of Roznama Dunya after hiring The News resident editor Muhammad Malick.

Klasra heading back to The News?

 July 09, 2012: Reports say investigative journalist Rauf Klasra may leave Dunya Group and return to The News amid Muhammad Malicks move to Dunya.

Press Council of India institutes awards

 July 07, 2012: Press Council of India launches National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, including the Raja Rammohan Roy award with Rs 1 lakh prize money.

IFJ condemns intimidation of journalists

 July 07, 2012: IFJ and Pacific Freedom Forum condemn threats and intimidation of journalists at Papua New Guineas NBC East Sepik office by supporters led by Governor.

Frontier Post in revival bid

 July 07, 2012: Frontier Post begins a revival drive with new editorial appointments in Lahore and Islamabad as it hires staff to rebuild the newspapers credibility.

The new face of Pakistani journalism: Bold, beautiful, and unpaid

 July 06, 2012: An analysis of Pakistans evolving, activist media and the persistent crisis of delayed salaries that leaves many young journalists unpaid.

Pakistan media's fight against corruption

 July 06, 2012: Pakistans independent media has exposed major corruption scandals since 2002, offering lessons for Afghan journalists amid shared challenges and context.

Malick set to join Dunya

 July 05, 2012: Muhammad Malick, Resident Editor of The News in Islamabad, is set to join Dunya Group as an anchor and group editor for English publications.

Pakistan Today's Islamabad editor quits

 July 05, 2012: Pakistan Today Islamabad Resident Editor Rana Qaisar quits after under two years, joins Frontier Post, with Shaiq Hussain tipped as successor.

Job-hopping Dr Shahid returns to ARY

 July 05, 2012: Dr Shahid Masood returns to ARY Network for a third stint, joining ARY Digital amid reports he may later host a show on ARY News.

Tribune staffers face salary delay

 July 04, 2012: Express Tribune staff in Lahore report delayed salaries for April and May, with June still unpaid, amid expansion into new TV channels.

Nusrat's obsession with Veena

 July 04, 2012: An Islamabad column discusses Nusrat Javeds repeated Facebook focus on Veena Malik and revisits past controversies linked to her public image.

Printing press lets Dawn down

 July 03, 2012: Dawns Islamabad printing press broke down on Tuesday, disrupting delivery and halting publication until it restarted later with non-colour copies.

Concern over media freedom in Sri Lanka

 July 02, 2012: The US and EU voiced concern after Sri Lanka police raided and shut two anti-government news sites, arresting journalists over alleged defamation.

No CNN Urdu service in the works

 July 02, 2012: CNNs Islamabad bureau denies rumors of a CNN Urdu channel in Pakistan, saying no plans exist and reports about partners and licensing are unfounded.

Samaa hires new team of journalists

 July 02, 2012: Samaa TV hires a new team of journalists after staff joined DawnNews, including Naveed Siddiqui, while talks continue with Asim Ali Rana.

When the 'aalim' met his match

 July 02, 2012: A traveler recounts a 2005 Dubai Airport encounter with Dr. Amir Liaquat Hussain, alleging VIP queue-jumping, intimidation, and heavy protocol in Karachi.

Dr. Amir's return triggers uncertainty

 July 02, 2012: Geo TV faces internal turmoil after Dr. Amir Liaquat Hussains rehiring, as anchor Sana Bucha resigns and staff reportedly oppose the decision.

HK reporter upsets Hu visit

 July 01, 2012: A Hong Kong reporter questioned Hu Jintao about Tiananmen Square, briefly disrupting his visit and leading to a short detention by security officers.

Belarus frees Polish journalist

 July 01, 2012: Belarus conditionally frees Polish journalist Andrzej Poczobut amid EU pressure as Lukashenko heads to Kyiv for the Euro 2012 final meeting.

Cyber terrorist targets JP

 July 01, 2012: JournalismPakistan.com says it was deliberately hacked by a cyber terrorist, shares the attackers message, and outlines steps to prevent future outages.