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Welcome to the Archives of JournalismPakistan.com. Here, you can browse through all the stories we published this month, complete with images and headlines. This collection offers a snapshot of the significant events and topics we covered, providing valuable insights and a historical record of the time.
ARY Musik ahead in May ratings
June 28, 2013: ARY Musik topped the May ratings with 400,000 viewers, according to a Gallup Pakistan report on music channels.
Minister assures support to sacked scribes
June 28, 2013: Minister for Information Pervez Rashid promises to address the unjust sacking of BBC reporters with authorities, supporting journalists' job security.
No more junkets for journalists
June 28, 2013: The Prime Minister's Office has announced that journalists must cover foreign trips at their own expense, ending taxpayer-funded excursions.
NUJ concerned over job cuts at BBC Urdu
June 28, 2013: The NUJ expresses deep concern over job cuts at BBC Urdu, calling for an investigation into BBC Pakistan's employment practices.
BOL denies Malik Riaz connection
June 26, 2013: BOL TV has officially denied any connection with property tycoon Malik Riaz, stating the claims are completely baseless.
'Sethi appointment unconstitutional'
June 25, 2013: Najam Sethi's appointment as acting chairman of the PCB is deemed unconstitutional by Transparency International Pakistan, challenging transparency norms.
Geo top news channel in May: report
June 23, 2013: Geo News topped the viewership ratings in May with 7 million viewers, according to Gallup Pakistan's report.
Foreign media want Walsh back in Pakistan
June 22, 2013: Foreign media organizations protest the expulsion of Declan Walsh, urging the Pakistani government to reinstate his visa to uphold press freedom.
Renowned sports journalist Dicky Rutnagur dies
June 21, 2013: Dicky Rutnagur, the esteemed sports journalist known for covering cricket and squash, passed away at the age of 82 in London on June 21.
Upheaval at Jehan Pakistan continues
June 21, 2013: Upheaval at Jehan Pakistan intensifies as eight employees secure stay order against termination amid ongoing management turmoil.
PTV boss ignores IHC orders, says paper
June 21, 2013: The PTV Acting MD is reportedly defying IHC orders by making high-paying appointments, raising questions about compliance and governance.
Journalist files FIR against Jehan Pakistan
June 19, 2013: Ahmed Latif files an FIR against Jehan Pakistan management, alleging he was forced to resign at gunpoint in Islamabad.
Jehan Pakistan fires senior editor
June 19, 2013: Rana Tahir, senior editor of Jehan Pakistan, has been dismissed after refusing to lay off staff, sparking concerns over further job cuts.
When the top management takes all
June 19, 2013: A critical look at the stark salary disparities in Pakistan's corporate world, highlighting the gap between top executives and ordinary workers.
Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies
June 19, 2013: Michael Hastings, award-winning journalist known for his impactful reporting, tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 33.
Job cuts at Jehan Pakistan
June 14, 2013: Jehan Pakistan is undergoing significant job cuts less than eight months after its launch, affecting multiple staff members and management.
Publisher ordered to appear in court
June 14, 2013: Justice Ijaz Ahmed orders publisher Yasmin Majeed of Ash-Sharq International to appear in court over contempt of court allegations involving false advertisements.
Fresh round of sackings at Rohi TV
June 14, 2013: Rohi TV management terminates 13 production team members and lays off additional staff as part of a major restructuring effort.
The News journalist lands top fellowship
June 14, 2013: Maria Kamal of The News has received the 2013 Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists Fellowship, a prestigious opportunity for journalists.
Yet to go on air channel causes a stir
June 13, 2013: A new television channel in Pakistan, BOL, is stirring the media industry with enticing employee benefits and competitive salaries.
Famed 'secret' fund abolished
June 12, 2013: The government has abolished secret funds for 16 ministries, including the Information Ministry, effective from June 11, 2013.
PFUJ President elected IFJ adviser
June 12, 2013: Pervaiz Shaukat, President of PFUJ, has been elected as an adviser to the IFJ during their World Congress in Dublin, marking a historic achievement for Pakistan.
Another feather in Umar Cheema's cap
June 11, 2013: Umar Cheema, an investigative journalist, receives the 2013 Knight International Journalism Award for his courageous reporting in Pakistan.
Half of I. Coast's press suspended in 'clean up'
June 11, 2013: The Ivory Coast's press authority has suspended over half of its press industry in a bid to clean up sector violations and impose regulations.
BOL offers attractive packages, benefits
June 09, 2013: BOL, set to launch this year, offers exceptional packages and benefits to attract talent in the media industry.
36 scribes in capacity-building workshop
June 07, 2013: Thirty six journalists participated in a workshop focused on environmental issues and media capacity-building in Islamabad, enhancing their reporting skills.
Ex-PM media chief denies phone hacking charges
June 06, 2013: Former media chief Andy Coulson pleads not guilty to phone hacking charges amid continuing legal scrutiny over past misconduct in the UK press.
From 10 to 8: Pakistan impunity rate soars
June 06, 2013: Pakistan's impunity rate for journalist murders has surged to 8th place, highlighting ongoing violence and lack of prosecutions against perpetrators.
Times promises complete entertainment
June 03, 2013: Times, the new television channel launched by the Express Media Group, promises complete entertainment for all viewers with diverse programming.
Rohi moving head office to Lahore
June 02, 2013: Rohi TV is moving its headquarters from Islamabad to Lahore amid staff layoffs and internal discord within the organization.