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Musarrat Shaheen makes media smile again!

 March 31, 2013: Musarrat Shaheen's return to elections against Maulana Fazlur Rehman captivates media, recalling her 1996 challenge amid concerns over political sensitivities.

Express problem resolved over lunch

 March 30, 2013: Express News TV resolved a hacking issue by negotiating with the hacker over lunch, leading to a mutual agreement and restored functionality.

Baloch journalist goes missing in Karachi

 March 29, 2013: Baloch journalist Haji Abdul Razzaq Baloch goes missing in Karachi, raising concerns about his safety and the involvement of intelligence agencies.

RIUJ condemns layoffs at BBC Urdu

 March 28, 2013: The RIUJ condemns the BBC Urdu Service's layoffs of reporters in Pakistan, calling it unjustified and harmful to journalistic integrity.

Did Sethi do right?

 March 27, 2013: Najam Sethi takes on the role of Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab, raising questions about journalistic integrity amidst political ties.

Political stunt or meaningful gesture?

 March 26, 2013: Nawaz Sharif reopens Lahore's historic Pak Tea House after over 13 years, reviving a significant cultural meeting place for writers and artists.

Female journalist gunned down in Mogadishu

 March 25, 2013: Rahma Abdi, a female journalist, was shot dead in Mogadishu by unidentified gunmen, marking the third journalist killed in Somalia this year.

The News scribe set for Pearl Fellowship

 March 22, 2013: Khalid Khattak from The News Lahore begins a Daniel Pearl Fellowship at The Wall Street Journal, alongside Emran Hossain from Bangladesh.

MAG founding member Lalarukh dies

 March 22, 2013: Lalarukh Hussain, a senior journalist and MAG Weekly founding member, passed away from a brain hemorrhage in Los Angeles, leaving a lasting legacy.

Do more, affected journos tell LPC

 March 22, 2013: Journalists affected by land acquisition stress the Lahore Press Club must take urgent action for F Block's development.

Zakir Syed leaves for his heavenly abode

 March 21, 2013: Zakir Hussain Syed, a prominent sports administrator and commentator, passed away at 73 following a heart attack while walking in Islamabad.

Newspapers vs anchors

 March 21, 2013: This article explores the decline of newspapers in the digital age and contrasts them with the rise of television news anchors in Pakistan.

Malala back to school

 March 19, 2013: Malala Yousafzai returns to school in Birmingham after surviving an assassination attempt by the Taliban, continuing her fight for girls' education.

Punish perpetrators in Pearl slaying: CPJ

 March 19, 2013: Bob Dietz from CPJ emphasizes the need to prosecute all involved in the 2002 murder of journalist Daniel Pearl following a recent arrest in Karachi.

Britain seals deal to regulate press

 March 18, 2013: Britain's political parties have reached an agreement to establish a new system for regulating newspapers in response to unethical media practices.

Another exodus from DawnNews

 March 16, 2013: DawnNews faces a potential mini exodus as key staff members, including Director Technical Rifat Bajwa, leave for competing channels.

Infighting, physical attacks at LPC

 March 16, 2013: Lahore Press Club faces severe internal conflicts as members protest against leadership's failure to manage plot allocations and development work.

The great F.E. Choudhry passes away

 March 15, 2013: F.E. Choudhry, Pakistan's oldest photojournalist, passed away on his 104th birthday, leaving a legacy in photojournalism.

British reporter detained in China live on air

 March 15, 2013: A British journalist was detained live on air in Tiananmen Square, revealing the challenges of reporting in China during a tense incident.

JP thanks followers in Aston

 March 15, 2013: JournalismPakistan.com expresses gratitude to its loyal readers in Aston, Delaware, celebrating their unique following among its global audience.

EU ban unreasonable: Press TV CEO

 March 13, 2013: Press TV CEO Mohammad Sarafraz denounces the EU travel ban as unreasonable, highlighting its irrationality and impacts on media freedom.

'More radio activities needed in FATA'

 March 13, 2013: Enhancing radio activities in FATA can significantly boost community awareness and engagement through culturally relevant media projects.

Mali media outlets go silent over editor's arrest

 March 13, 2013: In Mali, media outlets halted broadcasts and printed no newspapers in protest of the arrest of editor Boukary Daou over a controversial salary letter.

Meher and her bundle of joy

 March 12, 2013: Meher Bokhari shares her childhood memories and embraces motherhood in an exclusive interview with Motherhood, Pakistan's first parenting magazine.

Producers pay tribute to late TV host

 March 11, 2013: Producers mourn the tragic death of Gregory Rodriguez, host of 'A Rifleman's Journal', who was fatally shot in Montana by a jealous husband.

Nasim Zehra joins Capital TV: reports

 March 10, 2013: Nasim Zehra, the host of Policy Matters, is set to join Capital Television ahead of its launch on March 23.

A ray of hope for protesting journalists

 March 09, 2013: Protesting journalists in Lahore demand land allotment and justice after a shooting incident, with a promise of government action soon.

Global alliance to protect Pakistani journos

 March 09, 2013: A new global coalition led by WAN-IFRA aims to enhance the safety and protection of journalists in Pakistan amid ongoing violence.

Striking journalists unhurt in firing incident

 March 09, 2013: Unidentified gunmen targeted a journalists' hunger strike camp in Lahore, but fortunately, no one was injured in the shooting incident.

Honors for The News journalists

 March 08, 2013: Four journalists from The News received White Ribbon Campaign Media Awards for their impactful gender-sensitive reporting in Islamabad.

JP goes one-on-one with you

 March 08, 2013: JournalismPakistan.com launches "You Asked," a segment to engage with journalists and media enthusiasts through a more interactive dialogue.

Musarrat Shaheen joins struggle for F Block

 March 08, 2013: Musarrat Shaheen visits F Block hunger strike camp, expressing solidarity with Lahore Press Club members protesting plot allotment issues.

PU students unhappy over cafe closure at 6

 March 07, 2013: Punjab University students express dissatisfaction over cafeteria closing at 6 PM, impacting their ability to study and access services.

Bol TV starts hiring staff

 March 06, 2013: BOL TV has commenced hiring staff in Lahore as it prepares for its upcoming launch, potentially sourcing talent from local competitors.

NA adopts resolution against anchor persons

 March 06, 2013: The National Assembly passed a resolution demanding accountability for anchorpersons promoting unverified news against parliamentarians.

Press Club members continue hunger strike

 March 05, 2013: Seven Lahore Press Club members continue their hunger strike demanding land allotments for journalists' housing plots outside the Punjab Assembly.

IFJ appalled by death of three journalists

 March 05, 2013: The IFJ condemns the recent deaths of three Pakistani journalists and demands justice through proper investigations.

Pranks and newsroom tales

 March 03, 2013: This article explores humorous tales and pranks from the newsroom that highlight camaraderie and unforgettable moments among journalists.

Another senior journalist killed

 March 02, 2013: Mehmood Afridi, a senior journalist, was shot dead in Balochistan, marking the third journalist's killing in just six days.

Ab Tak signs up Qatrina

 March 01, 2013: Journalist Qatrina Husain joins Ab Tak News Television to host a prime time show as the channel prepares to launch this month.

Pakistan impunity record worsens: CPJ

 March 01, 2013: Pakistan's impunity for journalist murders worsens with no convictions in a decade and 19 unsolved cases, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.