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Welcome to the March 2021 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.

PFUJ submits charter of demands to federal government

PFUJ submits charter of demands to federal government

 March 31, 2021: PFUJ urges the federal government for immediate measures to address media industry crises and safeguard journalists' rights ahead of a long march.

PM constitutes committee to frame rules for regulating social media

PM constitutes committee to frame rules for regulating social media

 March 31, 2021: Prime Minister Imran Khan has formed a committee to create comprehensive rules for regulating social media in Pakistan.

Disc jockey shot dead in Philippines

Disc jockey shot dead in Philippines

 March 31, 2021: Local disc jockey Rizalino 'Inday Rufing' Torralba was shot dead in Tagbilaran City, prompting calls for a thorough police investigation.

PFUJ condemns Ajay Laalwani's murder

PFUJ condemns Ajay Laalwani's murder

 March 19, 2021: The PFUJ condemns the murder of journalist Ajay Laalwani, urging immediate action against rising violence towards media personnel in Pakistan.

Journalist gunned down in Sukkur

Journalist gunned down in Sukkur

 March 19, 2021: Hindu journalist Ajay Laalwani was fatally shot in Sukkur while at a barber's shop, prompting calls for swift action from local journalists.

Women journalists demand 33 percent representation in PFUJ and other bodies

Women journalists demand 33 percent representation in PFUJ and other bodies

 March 13, 2021: Women journalists in Pakistan demand 33% representation in decision-making bodies, highlighting their struggles during the media crisis.

Court orders government to ban social media app TikTok

Court orders government to ban social media app TikTok

 March 11, 2021: The Peshawar High Court has ordered the government to ban TikTok in Pakistan due to concerns over indecent content being spread on the platform.

Women quitting journalism in Afghanistan due to security fears

Women quitting journalism in Afghanistan due to security fears

 March 11, 2021: Over 300 female journalists in Afghanistan have left their jobs due to escalating security threats and targeted killings, raising urgent safety concerns.

Criminal accusation notice published against union leader Rana Azeem

Criminal accusation notice published against union leader Rana Azeem

 March 09, 2021: A court notice accuses Rana Azeem, union leader, of criminal conduct, alarming the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists regarding media freedoms.

Three female media workers slain in separate attacks in Afghanistan

Three female media workers slain in separate attacks in Afghanistan

 March 03, 2021: Three female journalists from Enikass TV were killed in separate attacks in Afghanistan, prompting outrage from international organizations.

PFUJ demands Shehbaz Gill's removal for trolling women journalists

PFUJ demands Shehbaz Gill's removal for trolling women journalists

 March 03, 2021: PFUJ demands the resignation of Shehbaz Gill for his trolling of women journalists, urging the government to appoint a more suitable spokesperson.

Former editor of Nada-e-Millat Anis-ur-Rehman passes away

Former editor of Nada-e-Millat Anis-ur-Rehman passes away

 March 02, 2021: Anisur Rehman, former editor of Nada-e-Millat, passed away in Lahore after a failed surgery to remove a brain blood clot.

RISJA elects Ayaz Akbar as president, honors a trio of veterans

RISJA elects Ayaz Akbar as president, honors a trio of veterans

 March 02, 2021: Ayaz Akbar and Arif Khan were elected as RISJA president and secretary-general, honoring three veteran journalists during a recent meeting.