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Myanmar editor faces life in prison for publishing interview with insurgent group

 March 31, 2020: Myanmar journalist Ko Nay Lin faces life imprisonment for publishing an interview with an insurgent group, prompting calls for his release.

Jang Group publisher Mir Javed-ur-Rahman passes away

 March 31, 2020: Mir Javed-ur-Rahman, chairman of Jang Group, has passed away in Karachi after battling lung cancer, leaving behind a legacy in journalism.

PFUJ concerned over disappearance of Pakistani journalist Sajid Hussain in Sweden

 March 30, 2020: PFUJ expresses deep concern over the disappearance of Pakistani journalist Sajid Hussain in Sweden, urging swift action for his recovery.

All jailed journalists must be freed amid COVID-19 pandemic: CPJ

 March 30, 2020: CPJ urges the release of jailed journalists amid COVID-19, highlighting their vulnerability to the virus and calls for humanitarian action.

IFJ calls for dropping case against journalist Azhar-ul-Haq Wahid

 March 30, 2020: The IFJ calls for the immediate dropping of charges against journalist Azhar-ul-Haq Wahid, arrested for criticizing the government online.

Jang Group journalists renew calls for Mir Shakil's release

 March 30, 2020: Journalists are calling for the release of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman as concerns grow over his health and critiques of the government intensify.

APNS seeks relief package from government

 March 29, 2020: APNS urges the government to implement a relief package to support the survival of a free print media amidst challenges posed by COVID-19.

Emergency law in Thailand will further erode press freedom: IFJ

 March 29, 2020: The state of emergency in Thailand threatens press freedom, as the government enforces strict media restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Punjab government rejects Hamid Mir's tweet

 March 29, 2020: Punjab government denies Hamid Mir's claims about COVID-19 cases at Tableeghi Jamaat Markaz, emphasizing transparency and responsible behavior.

Honor for journalist Zeeshan Javaid

 March 29, 2020: Zeeshan Javaid is the first Pakistani journalist to complete the WHO's Health Emergencies Program, achieving 97 percent in the COVID-19 training course!

PFUJ demands safety of media workers amid Coronavirus outbreak

 March 28, 2020: PFUJ has called for urgent safety measures for media workers after three contracted Coronavirus, demanding protective gear and timely salaries.

PFUJ condemns beating up of journalists by security personnel

 March 25, 2020: The PFUJ condemns the assault on journalists by security forces during lockdowns in Sindh, urging government intervention for their safety.

PEMRA tells media houses to conduct shows without inviting gathering

 March 23, 2020: PEMRA advises media houses to conduct shows without audiences to ensure social distancing amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.

Indian-held Kashmir unable to access COVID-19 information online

 March 23, 2020: Indian-held Kashmir faces a severe lack of accessible COVID-19 information due to a prolonged internet shutdown affecting over eight million residents.

Mir Shakil wants protests to press for his release called off

 March 23, 2020: Mir Shakil urges the cancellation of nationwide protests for his release from NAB custody due to health concerns amid the Coronavirus outbreak.

National Press Club polls postponed

 March 22, 2020: The National Press Club polls in Islamabad have been postponed due to Coronavirus fears, with a new date to be decided on April 5.

Senior tribal journalist Sailab Mehsud passes away

 March 20, 2020: Senior tribal journalist Sailab Mehsud, founder of the Tribal Journalists Association, passed away at 70 after a prolonged illness in Islamabad.

Usman Buzdar serves legal notice on Dawn Resident Editor Fahd Husain

 March 19, 2020: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has issued a legal notice to Dawn's Fahd Husain for a false quote attributed to him regarding COVID-19.

China revokes press credentials of US reporters at three major outlets

 March 18, 2020: China revokes press credentials for U.S. journalists from major outlets, escalating tensions amid the global pandemic and restricting news reporting.

Journalist's body exhumed for second post mortem

 March 18, 2020: The body of journalist Aziz Memon was exhumed for a second post mortem after the first report was deemed unsatisfactory, raising concerns over the investigation.

Dawn in embarrassing identity mix up

 March 18, 2020: Daily Dawn faces backlash for confusing identities of a former senator and a Guantanamo inmate, sparking outrage from the senator's family.

Conference focuses on journalism for peace, interfaith harmony

 March 14, 2020: A conference in Lahore focused on promoting peace through journalism, highlighting interfaith harmony and the role of responsible media.

PEMRA cuts distribution of Geo News after CEO's arrest

 March 13, 2020: Pakistan's PEMRA has restricted Geo News broadcasts amidst the CEO's arrest, raising concerns over press freedom and censorship in the country.

Court allows NAB to investigate Jang Group owner Mir Shakil

 March 13, 2020: A court permits NAB to investigate media mogul Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman on 30-year-old graft allegations, raising concerns over press freedom.

Geo the target again

 March 13, 2020: Geo News faces potential re-listing on cable networks as PEMRA allegedly issues new directives following a government press conference.

Maleeha Lodhi backs Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, calls for his release

 March 13, 2020: Maleeha Lodhi has condemned the arrest of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, calling for his immediate release and highlighting issues of justice and free expression.

Journalist goes missing in Bangladesh amidst controversial accusations

 March 13, 2020: Shafiqul Islam Kajol, a journalist in Bangladesh, has gone missing amid allegations of publishing false information under the controversial Digital Security Act.

Australian journalist claims Pakistani immigration official demanded money from him

 March 13, 2020: Pakistani authorities are investigating claims made by Australian journalist Dennis Freedman regarding corruption at Lahore airport during his return trip.

Release media group editor: Human Rights Watch

 March 13, 2020: Human Rights Watch urges Pakistani authorities to release media group editor Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, citing ongoing political harassment and press suppression.

CPNE president slams Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman's arrest

 March 12, 2020: CPNE president Arif Nizami criticizes the arrest of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman by NAB, highlighting its impact on media freedom in Pakistan.

PFUJ calls for Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman's release

 March 12, 2020: PFUJ demands the immediate release of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, citing concerns over politically motivated actions by NAB in an ongoing investigation.

NAB arrests Jang Group boss Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

 March 12, 2020: Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, head of Jang Group, arrested for corruption in a decades-old land transaction case, raising concerns about media freedom in Pakistan.

Neo News presenter in embarrassing blunder

 March 12, 2020: Ayesha Ehtesham of Neo News faced criticism for misusing 'ejaculation' instead of 'ejection' during a segment about a PAF pilot's crash.

Policeman guarding journalist Shireen Zada gunned down

 March 12, 2020: A policeman guarding journalist Shireen Zada was shot dead in Swat, raising concerns about a potential assassination attempt on the journalist.

Three citizen journalists vanish in China; authorities tighten controls amid COVID-19 crisis

 March 11, 2020: Three citizen journalists have vanished in China amid heightened COVID-19 censorship, raising concerns within the international media community.

Myanmar Army files lawsuit against Reuters

 March 11, 2020: Myanmar's Army has filed a defamation lawsuit against Reuters for reporting on a recent shelling that killed two women in Rakhine State.

PFUJ condemns death threats to journalist Asif Ali Bhatti, demands security

 March 11, 2020: PFUJ strongly condemns death threats against journalist Asif Ali Bhatti and demands increased security measures for his protection.

Nearly 60 go jobless as Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, PFUJ condemns closure

 March 05, 2020: Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, leaving nearly 60 employees jobless as PFUJ condemns the management's actions and calls for government intervention.

Journalists call for a ban on Khalil Ur Rehman for abusing Marvi Sirmed

 March 04, 2020: Journalists demand a ban on Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar for his abusive remarks towards Marvi Sirmed during a recent talk show debate on women's rights.

Low digital literacy, poor network barriers to internet inclusion in Pakistan: The Economist

 March 02, 2020: Low digital literacy and poor network quality hinder internet inclusion in Pakistan, ranking 76th globally and among the bottom in Asia.