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PEMRA directs TV channels to broadcast national anthem

 July 31, 2015: PEMRA has mandated that TV channels start broadcasts with the national anthem and restrict content during Ramadan to maintain its sanctity.

The News journalist accused of plagiarism

 July 31, 2015: Amir Mir, a journalist from The News, faces plagiarism accusations from Newsweek's Benazir Shah over an article on Malik Ishaq's death.

Interior Minister terms RSF report exaggerated

 July 30, 2015: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan rejects RSF's report on press freedom in Pakistan as exaggerated and lacking understanding of local circumstances.

Upheaval at Geo as Kamran Khan readies to go on air on Dunya

 July 28, 2015: Geo News extends 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath' by 30 minutes to compete with Kamran Khan's new show on Dunya News starting next month.

Geo TV's Special Correspondent Nadeem Alvi dies

 July 26, 2015: Senior journalist Nadeem Alvi, a prominent figure at Geo TV, passed away due to liver failure in Islamabad after unsuccessful treatment efforts.

Geo's Karachi Bureau Chief kidnapped, tortured

 July 25, 2015: Fahim Siddiqui, Geo Television's Karachi Bureau Chief, was kidnapped, tortured, and dumped in Manghopir on Saturday in a brutal attack.

Pakistani journalists live in growing fear of violence: watchdog

 July 25, 2015: Pakistani journalists face escalating violence and intimidation, with authorities failing to protect them amidst unpunished acts against media personnel.

Spain to seek Syrian government help to find journalists

 July 23, 2015: Spain is reaching out to the Syrian government to locate three missing Spanish journalists in northern Syria amidst concerns for their safety.

Three Spanish journalists missing in Syria

 July 22, 2015: Three Spanish journalists have gone missing in war-torn Syria as concerns rise over their safety amid ongoing conflict in the Aleppo region.

CPJ board urges Iran's leaders to intervene in case of jailed Washington Post reporter

 July 20, 2015: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Iran's judiciary to intervene in the case of jailed reporter Jason Rezaian as his health deteriorates.

Another journalist murdered in India

 July 20, 2015: The murder of journalist Raghavendra Dubey in Mumbai raises serious concerns about media safety in India amid increasing violence against reporters.

Journalist's life in Pakistan a perilous one: Dawn

 July 18, 2015: The life of journalists in Pakistan remains perilous, with ongoing threats from militants and local power structures, according to Dawn.

Investigative journalist who hunted down FIFA

 July 16, 2015: Veteran journalist Andrew Jennings testified before a US Senate subcommittee, highlighting FIFA's corruption and calling out its leaders.

BOL HR boss shot dead in Karachi

 July 16, 2015: Noman Ali Rajput, HR head at Axact and BOL Media Group, was shot dead in Karachi, leaving a profound impact on his colleagues and family.

Reham Khan terms Daily Mail report baseless

 July 15, 2015: Reham Khan rejects Daily Mail report questioning her journalism course, asserting her educational credentials are valid and well-documented.

Committee bidding to reunify PFUJ dissolved

 July 15, 2015: The reunification committee of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has been dissolved after failing to resolve factional differences.

Capital TV to pay salaries to staff in installments

 July 13, 2015: Capital TV management will pay salaries in installments after pressure from National Press Club and Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

Government, PBA finalize code of conduct for electronic media

 July 13, 2015: The government and Pakistan Broadcasters Association have finalized a code of conduct for electronic media, set for implementation soon.

BOL pays salaries to staff

 July 11, 2015: BOL News has paid a portion of its staff's salaries ahead of Eid while vowing to address outstanding dues following the upcoming holidays.

Parents of Dawn staffer laid to rest in Lahore

 July 09, 2015: The parents of journalist Hassan Belal Zaidi were laid to rest in Lahore after being found murdered in their home, prompting police investigations.

Nusrat Javeed rejoins Aaj TV

 July 08, 2015: Nusrat Javeed rejoins Aaj TV to host a new current affairs program after Eid, promising an interesting format and resuming article writing.

BOL Bureau Chief quits

 July 08, 2015: Ibrahim Raja has resigned as BOL News Islamabad Bureau Chief due to management disputes over unpaid staff salaries and joined Dunya TV.

Dunya News Darra Adam Khel correspondent dies of cancer

 July 06, 2015: Sultan Habib, senior journalist and Dunya News correspondent in Darra Adam Khel, dies of cancer, leaving behind a wife and four children.

92 News appoints Mohsin Raza as Islamabad Bureau Chief

 July 04, 2015: Mohsin Raza has been appointed as the new Bureau Chief of Islamabad for 92 News, enhancing news coverage and investigative journalism efforts.

Wajahat Khan joins Dunya Group

 July 04, 2015: Wajahat S. Khan has joined Dunya Media Group as chief national security correspondent, focusing on national and regional security issues.

BOL starts restructuring

 July 04, 2015: BOL News Television initiates restructuring amid financial crisis, aiming to revitalize its operations and address staff payment delays.

National Press Club settles harassment case

 July 03, 2015: The National Press Club in Islamabad has settled a harassment case with Siddique Sajid publicly apologizing to journalist Aneela Riazuddin for his misconduct.

Right to Information bill to be taken up in next cabinet meeting

 July 03, 2015: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged the introduction of the Right to Information Bill in the upcoming cabinet meeting to expedite its approval.

Express News anchor, producer tender unconditional apology to court

 July 02, 2015: Ahmed Quraishi and his producer have apologized to the Peshawar High Court for airing a program on a subjudice matter regarding military and judiciary issues.

Minister promises to have journalists' outstanding dues cleared before Eid

 July 02, 2015: Federal Information Minister pledges to clear journalists' dues before Eid, addressing concerns raised by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists.

New National Security Law in China suppresses media freedom: IFJ

 July 02, 2015: The new National Security Law in China poses a serious threat to media freedom, according to the International Federation of Journalists.

BBC to cut 1000 jobs over license fee shortfall

 July 02, 2015: The BBC plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs due to a 150m pound budget shortfall caused by a rise in non-license fee payers.

Asad Kharal joins Channel 24 as chief of investigation cell

 July 02, 2015: Asad Kharal, an award-winning journalist, has joined Channel 24 as chief of the investigation cell to innovate investigative journalism in Pakistan.

IHC dismisses petition against National Press Club

 July 02, 2015: The Islamabad High Court dismissed a petition against the National Press Club for misleading the court regarding club membership and operations.

Parliamentary panel recommends weather forecasts on all TV channels

 July 02, 2015: The National Assembly committee recommends broadcasting weather forecasts on all TV channels to mitigate the impact of natural calamities.