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Bangladeshi blogger hacked to death

 March 31, 2015: A Bangladeshi blogger was hacked to death in Dhaka, highlighting ongoing violence against free speech in the country.

Morocco investigative journalist gets 10 months for adultery

 March 31, 2015: A Moroccan journalist has been sentenced to 10 months in prison for adultery, raising concerns about press freedom and state repression.

Malaysian police arrest editors, executives of news portal

 March 31, 2015: Malaysian police arrested editors and executives of The Malaysian Insider for sedition following a controversial report on Islamic law amendments.

PFUJ proposes code of conduct for media on reporting terrorism

 March 31, 2015: PFUJ has proposed a new code of conduct for media to ensure responsible reporting on terrorism and enhance journalist safety.

BBC releases new social media guidelines for staff

 March 31, 2015: BBC has introduced new social media guidelines for its staff to maintain credibility and impartiality across various platforms.

Information Ministry has little to offer to needy artistes

 March 30, 2015: The Ministry of Information reveals limited support for 66 out of 169 needy artistes due to lack of financial contributions from institutions.

Fereeha Idrees and team join Abb Takk

 March 30, 2015: Fereeha Idrees has left Waqt News to join Abb Takk Television with her team, enhancing their current affairs programming.

Vsh Director News lodges FIR against reporter for demanding salary

 March 30, 2015: Vsh Director News files an FIR against a reporter for salary demands amid financial distress, raising concerns over workplace practices.

Notice terms ARY campaign against Mansha/MCB baseless, malicious

 March 29, 2015: A public notice condemns ARY News' campaign against MCB Bank and Mian Muhammad Mansha as malicious and unfounded amidst ongoing legal disputes.

Afghan court sentences AP journalist's killer to 20 years

 March 29, 2015: Afghanistan's Supreme Court sentences police officer Naqibullah to 20 years for murdering AP journalist Anja Niedringhaus and injuring Kathy Gannon.

Prime Minister approves Rs500 million for Journalists' Endowment Fund

 March 29, 2015: Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has approved Rs500 million for a journalists' endowment fund to support working journalists and their families.

PTV to spend Rs2 billion on digitization of its transmission network

 March 29, 2015: PTV plans to invest Rs2 billion in digitizing its transmission network, but faces procurement rule violations and lack of government approval.

Denmark to provide $2.5m for journalists' safety program

 March 27, 2015: Denmark will contribute $2.5 million for a media program enhancing journalists' safety and skills in Pakistan, launched by Ambassador Sorensen.

Express Tribune's Farahnaz wins scholarship

 March 27, 2015: Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam, senior sub-editor at The Express Tribune, is awarded a scholarship to the Women Deliver 2016 conference in Denmark.

Government working on legislation to unblock YouTube: minister

 March 27, 2015: The government is drafting legislation to unblock YouTube in Pakistan by localizing its content, aiming to filter out blasphemous material.

Nigerian soldiers confine Al-Jazeera journalists to hotel

 March 26, 2015: Nigerian military confines two Al-Jazeera journalists to a hotel room, restricting their reporting amid ongoing elections in the region.

Journalists boycott proceedings of AJK legislative assembly

 March 26, 2015: Journalists in AJK boycott assembly proceedings in protest against Geo TV's closure and an attack on one of their own, demanding media freedom.

MQM protest against ARY News continues

 March 26, 2015: MQM supporters protested against ARY News in Karachi, claiming one-sided coverage after a raid on their headquarters by Rangers.

Ashraf Malkham joins Geo News as special correspondent

 March 25, 2015: Senior journalist Ashraf Malkham has joined Geo News as special correspondent to cover major events and special investigations.

MQM protests against ARY News

 March 25, 2015: MQM protests against ARY News for its coverage of a Rangers raid, calling for an end to their media trial amidst concerns over government intentions.

Geo Lahore offers certificate programs in TV reporting, production

 March 22, 2015: Geo News Lahore is offering a month-long course in TV reporting and production, ideal for aspiring journalists aiming to enhance their skills.

PEMRA bans use of helicam to cover Pakistan Day parade

 March 21, 2015: PEMRA has prohibited the use of drone cameras by TV channels for the Pakistan Day parade to prevent potential security threats.

Abb Takk News receives parcel filled with bullets

 March 21, 2015: Abb Takk News in Karachi received a parcel containing live bullets, prompting an investigation by Sindh's Chief Minister to enhance media security.

CDA told to auction plot for compensating former staff of The Muslim

 March 21, 2015: The CDA has been ordered to auction a plot to compensate former employees of The Muslim newspaper, as mandated by the Implementation Tribunal.

Chairman Mass Communication Department at Karachi University resigns

 March 20, 2015: Dr. Tahir Masood resigns as Chairman of Mass Communication Department at Karachi University amid curriculum disputes with faculty members.

Reuters websites become inaccessible in China

 March 20, 2015: Reuters websites became inaccessible in China, limiting access to news amid ongoing government restrictions on foreign media.

Lucman writes to British government, wants case registered against MQM chief

 March 20, 2015: Mubasher Lucman urges the British government to register a case against MQM chief Altaf Hussain over threats made against him and his family.

AIOU plans to start training courses for journalists

 March 20, 2015: Allama Iqbal Open University will initiate short-term training courses for journalists in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to enhance their professional skills.

Accused in banner case was in contact with journalists, SC told

 March 19, 2015: The Supreme Court reprimanded Islamabad's IGP for failing to arrest the accused in a banner case linked to journalists and political commentary.

PTV starts live broadcast of Question Hour

 March 19, 2015: PTV has initiated live broadcasts of the Question Hour in both the National Assembly and Senate, enhancing transparency and public engagement.

Posthumous Pride of Performance award for Ayesha Haroon

 March 19, 2015: Ayesha Haroon to be posthumously awarded the Tamgha-e-Husn-e-Karkardagi for her contributions to journalism, as approved by President Mamnoon Hussain.

Media bodies told to observe sanctity of holy texts

 March 18, 2015: The National Assembly urged media bodies to ensure the sanctity of holy texts and avoid publication of sacred materials in newspapers.

Founder Group wins Parliamentary Reporters Association polls unopposed

 March 17, 2015: The Founder Group wins all positions unopposed in Parliamentary Reporters Association elections, marking a significant leadership continuity.

ICFJ offers six-week online course for Pakistani journalists

 March 17, 2015: The International Center for Journalists offers a six-week online course for Pakistani journalists, focusing on digital freedom of expression.

Irfan, Sahi win awards for excellence in gender responsive reporting

 March 16, 2015: Shahzada Irfan and Aoun Sahi receive awards for excellence in gender responsive reporting at the ILO's media awards ceremony in Islamabad.

Minister lashes out at media houses for playing up load-shedding protests

 March 16, 2015: Minister Khawaja Asif criticizes media for sensationalizing protests against load-shedding, urging balanced reporting on electricity issues.

PTI, Jang-Geo form dispute resolution committee

 March 15, 2015: PTI and Jang-Geo establish a Dispute Resolution and Probe Committee to ease tensions and resolve outstanding issues between the two parties.

Asia Despatch to launch monthly magazine

 March 14, 2015: Asia Despatch is set to launch a monthly magazine in April featuring global news, opinions, and socio-economic success stories.

PEMRA holds workshop for FM radio stakeholders

 March 14, 2015: PEMRA conducted a workshop for FM radio stakeholders to tackle licensing issues, operational challenges, and sector development strategies.

Imran Khan takes to radio to reach KP people

 March 13, 2015: Imran Khan will engage with the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa live on Radio Pakhtunkhwa 92.2 to address their issues and concerns.

Punjab Police refuse to cooperate with PEMRA

 March 13, 2015: Punjab Police have refused to assist PEMRA in actions against an illegal cable operator in Lahore, raising concerns over media independence.

PEMRA directs STV licensees to mention Pak-Afghan border as international border

 March 12, 2015: PEMRA instructs STV licensees to refer to the Pak-Afghan border as the international border to prevent regional misunderstandings.

Express News cameraman injured in Karachi raid

 March 11, 2015: Express News cameraman Waseem Mughal was injured during a Rangers raid at Nine-Zero in Karachi, while covering the operation related to a murder case.

Gender pay gap one of the worst in Pakistan: IFJ report

 March 08, 2015: The IFJ report highlights Pakistan's significant gender pay gap and challenges faced by women in the media industry.

Egyptian court adjourns trial of Al Jazeera journalists to March 19

 March 08, 2015: An Egyptian court has postponed the trial of Al Jazeera journalists until March 19, as they face charges related to the Muslim Brotherhood.

PTV to start modern digital broadcasting

 March 07, 2015: Pakistan Television is modernizing its digital broadcasting to meet international obligations, with a pilot project expected to complete by June 30.

Empower women so they reach decision making positions: IFJ

 March 06, 2015: The IFJ calls for increased female representation in leadership roles to combat violence against women journalists and promote gender equality.

Farahnaz among 15 most powerful female journalists

 March 06, 2015: Farahnaz Zahidi Moazzam is recognized as one of the 15 most powerful female journalists globally for her impactful stories on women's health and rights.

Express Tribune reporter thrashed by public transport driver, conductor

 March 06, 2015: A reporter from The Express Tribune was assaulted by a public transport driver and conductor after protesting route violations in Islamabad.

Ashfaq Ahmed elected president of Multan Press Club

 March 05, 2015: Ashfaq Ahmed has been elected president of Multan Press Club after a close contest, with significant measures taken to ensure fair voting.

AIPS launches Sports Media Pearl Awards

 March 05, 2015: The International Sports Press Association launches Sports Media Pearl Awards, honoring journalism in sports storytelling at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

MPA moves privilege motion against Klasra

 March 04, 2015: MPA Javed Akhtar raises a privilege motion against journalist Rauf Klasra for alleged insulting remarks about South Punjab Assembly members.

Minister assures transparency in allotment of plots to journalists

 March 03, 2015: Minister Pervaiz Rasheed confirms transparency in plot allotment for journalists in Islamabad, ensuring no favoritism in the upcoming process.

TI calls for protection to whistleblowers, wants Right to Information Act improved

 March 03, 2015: Transparency International Pakistan urges improvements to the Right to Information Act and emphasizes the need for whistleblower protection.

PCC demands protection of Christian journalists in Balochistan

 March 03, 2015: PCC raises alarm over threats to Christian journalists in Balochistan, urging for their safety and protection against extremist groups.

Defamation notice served on ARY CEO, program host

 March 03, 2015: ARY News CEO Salman Iqbal and anchor Mubashir Lucman face a Rs500 million defamation notice over alleged false news against Shujaat Azeem.

Twitter, law enforcement investigate alleged Islamic State threats

 March 02, 2015: Twitter and law enforcement are investigating threats from Islamic State militants against the company's co-founder and employees following media reports.

PTI boycotts Geo again

 March 02, 2015: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf initiates a boycott of Geo News again amidst criticism from party workers and supporters following a brief reconciliation.

Geo News website to be revamped

 March 02, 2015: Geo News plans to revamp its website geo.tv to attract more visitors and enhance its online presence in a competitive market.