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Legal storm brews as Dr. Nauman Niaz serves defamation notice on Shoaib Akhtar
May 31, 2025: Dr. Nauman Niaz has filed a defamation notice against Shoaib Akhtar over derogatory remarks made about his past during a televised program.
HRCP urges complete repeal of PECA, citing threats to free speech and civil liberties
May 30, 2025: HRCP has called for the complete repeal of PECA, citing its threats to free speech, civil liberties, and concerns over governmental control.
PFUJ condemns murder of journalist Syed Mohammad Shah, urges immediate justice
May 30, 2025: PFUJ condemns the murder of journalist Syed Mohammad Shah in Jacobabad, calling for immediate justice and better safety for media professionals.
State within a state? Police block reinstated Jang employees from resuming duties
May 26, 2025: Police at Rawalpindi's Waris Khan Police Station blocked 66 reinstated Jang employees from entering their workplace, defying a court order.
PFUJ slams Jang Group's 'economic massacre' after mass firing of over 80 workers
May 25, 2025: PFUJ condemned Jang Group's dismissal of 80 Daily Jang Rawalpindi employees as an 'economic massacre' and demanded their immediate reinstatement.
Labor rights trampled: Daily Jang defies court, terminates over 80 employees
May 25, 2025: Daily Jang Rawalpindi has terminated over 80 employees, including sub-editors, defying court rulings and igniting labor rights concerns.
Moeed Pirzada to report journalist Fakhar Durrani to FBI over alleged data theft
May 25, 2025: Moeed Pirzada plans to report journalist Fakhar Durrani to the FBI over alleged illegal access to his banking information.
Baloch journalist Latif Sajidi killed in targeted attack in Awaran
May 24, 2025: Baloch journalist Abdul Latif Sajidi was killed in a targeted attack at his home in Awaran, raising concerns over press freedom in the region.
Imran Riaz urges followers to use VPN amid fears of YouTube ban
May 20, 2025: Imran Riaz advises his followers to use VPN services amid fears of a potential YouTube ban affecting his channel and others in Pakistan.
CPJ demands Pakistan restore Ahmad Noorani's YouTube channel, end harassment of journalists
May 19, 2025: CPJ calls for the restoration of Ahmad Noorani's YouTube channel in Pakistan and an end to the harassment of journalists and their families.
219 Palestinian journalists killed in Israeli attacks since October 7, PJS reports
May 19, 2025: The PJS reports 219 Palestinian journalists killed by Israeli attacks since October 7, highlighting the dangers faced by media in conflict zones.
Outcry as Dawn publishes op-ed by ex-CJ Qazi Faez Isa
May 15, 2025: Dawn newspaper faces backlash for publishing an op-ed by Qazi Faez Isa, a controversial former chief justice, igniting debates on editorial standards.
Pakistan's Flying Horse: How Samiullah Khan changed hockey forever
May 15, 2025: Samiullah Khan revolutionized hockey with his unique playing style and speed, earning him the title 'The Flying Horse' and a lasting legacy.
PFUJ honors journalists flogged in 1978 for defending press freedom
May 12, 2025: PFUJ commemorates journalists whipped in 1978 for their brave stand against press censorship during General Zia's martial law in Pakistan.
Indian media declares war and defeats Pakistan — all without leaving the studio!
May 09, 2025: Indian media has staged a fictional war against Pakistan, claiming unverified military actions and chaos within the nation without evidence!
India expands crackdown on Pakistani media, bans Rana Mubashir’s YouTube channel
May 05, 2025: India has banned the YouTube channel of Pakistani journalist Rana Mubashir, adding to its list of blocked media amid concerns over censorship.
Algerian TV channel suspended for 10 days over racist slur against African migrants
May 04, 2025: Algerian authorities suspended Echorouk News TV for 10 days after it posted a racist slur about African migrants on social media.
NCHR and MMfD launch Fellowship to Empower Journalists on Digital Rights & Gender Inclusion
May 04, 2025: The NCHR and MMfD have launched a fellowship to empower journalists in Pakistan on digital rights and gender inclusion, enhancing their reporting capacity.
PFUJ condemns 'black laws' and harassment on World Press Freedom Day
May 03, 2025: The PFUJ condemns recent legislative changes as 'black laws' that threaten press freedom and calls for the protection of journalists in Pakistan.
Dawn refutes fake report claiming TTP stole PAF F-16 jet
May 02, 2025: Dawn newspaper denies claims of TTP stealing a PAF F-16 jet, calling the circulating report fake and manipulated amid regional tensions.