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Mexican journalist found dead in car trunk: police

 July 31, 2019: A Mexican journalist was found dead in a car trunk, showing signs of torture and shooting, highlighting the danger for reporters in Mexico.

News TV blackouts draw fresh accusations of censorship

 July 31, 2019: Pakistani opposition accuses PM Imran Khan of censoring media amid blackout on critical coverage, escalating tensions with press and broadcasters.

Prime minister unfollows Hamid Mir on Twitter

 July 29, 2019: Prime Minister Imran Khan has unfollowed journalist Hamid Mir on Twitter, reducing his following to 18. Is this a sign of rising media restrictions?

PFUJ rejects plan to set up media courts

 July 25, 2019: PFUJ has vehemently rejected the proposed establishment of media courts, decrying it as an attack on journalistic freedom and media rights.

Union condemns termination of 150 City 42 employees

 July 24, 2019: The Punjab Union of Journalists condemned the termination of 150 City 42 employees, raising concerns over management's financial claims.

Lawyers attack 24 News reporters in Faisalabad

 July 24, 2019: Lawyers in Faisalabad attacked 24 News reporters, prompting international criticism and calls for immediate action against the perpetrators.

IFJ calls for payment of wages to Pakistani journalists

 July 22, 2019: The IFJ urges immediate payment of overdue wages to struggling Pakistani journalists facing financial instability and ongoing salary cuts.

Geo News blocked amid prime minister's visit to US

 July 21, 2019: Geo News has been blocked in many areas of Pakistan coinciding with Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to the U.S., raising concerns about censorship.

Friends and colleagues remember Idrees Bakhtiar and Anil Datta

 July 19, 2019: Friends and colleagues commemorated the lives of veteran journalists Idrees Bakhtiar and Anil Datta at a condolence reference in Karachi.

Study finds Pakistan a high-risk country in terms of media pluralism

 July 18, 2019: A study reveals that Pakistan faces high risks in media pluralism, with significant concentration of media ownership among a few entities.

Radio journalist murdered in Afghanistan

 July 16, 2019: Radio journalist Nader Shah Sahebzadeh was found murdered in Gardez, Afghanistan, prompting calls for justice from international media organizations.

Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award for Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas

 July 16, 2019: Zaffar Abbas of Dawn newspaper receives the Gwen Ifill Press Freedom Award for his commitment to press freedom amidst government pressures in Pakistan.

Journalists hold protests to denounce censorship

 July 16, 2019: Journalists across Pakistan protested against censorship, budget cuts, and delayed wages, urging for media freedom and expression rights.

The News on Sunday blunders big time

 July 14, 2019: The News on Sunday mistakenly published a photo of journalist Mariana Baabar Pashteen with an obituary for Zuhra Karim, who recently passed away.

Media freedom in Karachi has worsened: press club president Imtiyaz Khan

 July 14, 2019: Imtiyaz Khan highlights the worsening media freedom for journalists in Karachi, calling for protective measures and government intervention.

Journalists Umar Cheema and Azaz Syed back on Twitter

 July 13, 2019: Journalists Umar Cheema and Azaz Syed have returned to Twitter after a brief deactivation, continuing their pursuit of truth amidst challenges.

Iftikhar Ahmad quits 24 News for health reasons

 July 13, 2019: Iftikhar Ahmad resigns from 24 News after 17 years in television, citing health reasons for his decision.

Journalist 'heckles' minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi over media freedom

 July 12, 2019: Canadian journalist Ezra Levant heckled Pakistan's Foreign Minister Qureshi over alleged media censorship during a press conference in London.

No media space for convicts or those under trial: government

 July 11, 2019: The government has prohibited media coverage for convicted or under-trial individuals to limit the narrative surrounding jailed politicians.

Shah Mehmood Qureshi rejects criticism over media freedom

 July 11, 2019: Shah Mehmood Qureshi defends Pakistan's media freedom, stating there is no attempt to gag journalists despite recent censorship concerns.

Nadeem Malik's interview of Maryam Nawaz blocked

 July 11, 2019: Maryam Nawaz's interview on Hum TV was abruptly blocked by management shortly after it started, raising concerns over media censorship.

Journalist shot dead following death threats in the Philippines

 July 11, 2019: Eduardo Dizon, a journalist in the Philippines, was shot dead following threats, highlighting the risks faced by media professionals in the country.

Indian media body asks government to withdraw restrictions on journalists

 July 11, 2019: The Editors Guild of India has urged the government to lift restrictions on journalists, limiting access to the finance ministry amidst growing media freedom.

UNESCO launching project to promote a secure environment for women journalists

 July 11, 2019: UNESCO is launching a one-year project to create a secure environment for women journalists in India, Sri Lanka, Mali, and Senegal.

Amal Clooney faults 'collective shrug' over slain journalist

 July 10, 2019: Amal Clooney criticizes world leaders for their inadequate response to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at a press freedom conference in London.

IFJ and PFUJ condemn attacks on two journalists in Punjab

 July 10, 2019: The IFJ and PFUJ condemn the violent attacks on journalists Shaikh Rizwan and Bashir Malik in Punjab, demanding justice and protection for media workers.

Here's why journalists Umar Cheema and Azaz Syed deactivated their Twitter accounts

 July 10, 2019: Journalists Umar Cheema and Azaz Syed deactivated their Twitter accounts after pressure from authorities, highlighting rising media censorship in Pakistan.

Monetary dispute turns deadly: BOL anchor Mureed Abbas killed in Karachi

 July 09, 2019: BOL News anchor Mureed Abbas was killed in Karachi over a monetary dispute, leading to calls for swift justice from media representatives.

Abb Takk, Capital, and 24 News unblocked

 July 09, 2019: Three blocked TV channels, Abb Takk, Capital, and 24 News, were unblocked after protests from journalists and political leaders in Islamabad.

President of Sukkur Press Club Javed Memon passes away

 July 09, 2019: Javed Memon, President of Sukkur Press Club and esteemed journalist, passed away due to liver disease, mourned by colleagues and officials.

PFUJ Islamabad Declaration: Threats to press freedom assume ominous proportions

 July 08, 2019: The PFUJ's Islamabad Declaration highlights alarming threats to press freedom in Pakistan, calling for protection of journalists' rights and independence.

Abb Tak, 24 News and Capital TV forced off air

 July 08, 2019: Three Pakistani news channels, Abb Tak, 24 News, and Capital TV, were taken off air due to pressure from PEMRA for covering a political rally.

38 journalists killed so far in 2019: Press Emblem Campaign

 July 08, 2019: The Press Emblem Campaign reports 38 journalists killed in 2019, a 42% decrease from the previous year, yet the situation remains dire in Mexico and Afghanistan.

PFUJ and APNEC to observe July 16 as Black Day

 July 08, 2019: PFUJ and APNEC will observe July 16 as Black Day nationwide to protest against media censorship, wage delays, and forced retrenchments.

Editor of She magazine Zuhra Karim passes away

 July 06, 2019: Zuhra Karim, the pioneering editor of She magazine, has passed away in Singapore, leaving a legacy of advocating for women's rights in Pakistan.

PFUJ demands action against social media culprits

 July 06, 2019: PFUJ demands government action against social media campaigns targeting journalists, stressing the need for immediate investigation and protection.

Calls on social media for violence against journalists a criminal activity: Dawn

 July 06, 2019: Dawn warns against rising social media calls for violence against journalists, labeling them as criminal activities threatening free speech.

Herald suspends publication after 50 years

 July 05, 2019: Herald, Pakistan's iconic magazine, suspends print publication after 50 years to revamp its editorial strategy and explore online possibilities.

ArrestAntiPakjournalists tops Twitter trends in Pakistan

 July 04, 2019: A hashtag demanding the arrest of journalists trends in Pakistan, highlighting concerns over freedom of expression and media censorship.

Armed men raid offices of Iraqi broadcaster and newspaper

 July 02, 2019: Iraqi armed men raided the offices of Al-Journal and 7C TV in Baghdad, leading to calls for a government investigation into the attack.

PFUJ condemns blocking of Zardari interview

 July 02, 2019: PFUJ condemns the blocking of Asif Ali Zardari's interview on Geo News, citing violations of media ethics and constitutional rights.

Hamid Mir interview of Zardari taken off air

 July 02, 2019: Hamid Mir's interview with Asif Ali Zardari was abruptly taken off air by Geo Television, raising questions about press freedom in Pakistan.