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Naeem Bokhari promises to improve PTV programming

 November 30, 2020: Naeem Bokhari, new chairperson of PTV, vows to enhance programming and balance content to better represent government efforts and achievements.

Anchor Imran Khan denies killing scores of partridges in Chakwal

 November 30, 2020: Imran Khan denies hunting a large number of partridges in Chakwal, clarifying the true count was only 14 and explaining the circumstances.

FN condemns attack on Hum News reporter in Bajaur

 November 28, 2020: Freedom Network condemns the knife attack on Hum News reporter Sajjad Karwan in Bajaur, demanding immediate action against the assailants.

Here's what Saleem Safi thinks about the PTI government

 November 28, 2020: Saleem Safi criticizes the PTI government, suggesting its aggressive demeanor stems from jinn influence on its members.

Pakistan ranks 103 among 128 countries on the right to information: survey

 November 27, 2020: According to a recent survey, Pakistan ranks 103 out of 128 countries in terms of the right to information, highlighting significant governance challenges.

Journalists protest outside Dawn offices in Islamabad

 November 26, 2020: Journalists and media workers protested outside Dawn offices in Islamabad, demanding the reversal of pay cuts and restoration of terminated employees.

BBC News Pashto Instagram channel revamped to serve female audiences

 November 26, 2020: The revamped BBC News Pashto Instagram channel aims to empower women by addressing relevant issues for female audiences in Afghanistan and beyond.

Turkish police raid Mezopotamya News Agency, detain journalist

 November 25, 2020: Turkish police detained journalist Dindar Karata? and raided the Mezopotamya News Agency, prompting calls for the release of all detained journalists.

PTV, not any government's personal property, says Freedom Network official

 November 25, 2020: Freedom Network's executive questions PTV's new chairperson's intention to blackout opposition coverage, asserting PTV isn't government property.

Rauf Klasra suggests TV channels pay their guests

 November 25, 2020: Rauf Klasra has proposed that TV channels should compensate their guests for appearing on talk shows to improve engagement and seriousness.

Journalist bound and beaten for gambling reports in India

 November 24, 2020: Journalist Milan Mahanta was assaulted for reporting on gambling in Assam, sparking calls for justice from the International Federation of Journalists.

Veteran journalist Pir Safaid Shah passes away

 November 24, 2020: Veteran journalist Syed Pir Safaid Shah Hamdard, founder of the Pushto daily Wahdat, has passed away in Peshawar, confirmed family sources.

Ampatuan massacre: 11 years on impunity remains rife

 November 23, 2020: Eleven years after the Ampatuan Massacre, impunity for crimes against journalists persists in the Philippines, demanding justice and accountability.

Activists say new social media rules draconian breach of privacy

 November 23, 2020: Pakistan's new social media rules have sparked outrage among activists who call them a severe breach of privacy and a threat to free expression.

Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board

 November 23, 2020: The federal government appoints Naeem Bokhari as chairperson of the PTV board for three years, also serving as an independent director.

New social media rules a dark chapter in digital rights story: Dawn

 November 22, 2020: Dawn criticizes new social media rules in Pakistan for restricting digital rights and enabling censorship under the guise of national security.

Pakistan's independent online journalism group rejects new content rules as draconian

 November 20, 2020: Pakistan's online journalism group denounces new regulations as threats to freedom of expression and calls for their immediate revocation.

Ziauddin hits back at critics

 November 20, 2020: Veteran journalist Muhammad Ziauddin defends his stance against critics regarding a petition on PEMRA's gag order on absconders' speeches.

Indian SC to hold bail hearing on case of imprisoned journalist Siddique Kappan

 November 20, 2020: The Indian Supreme Court will hear a bail petition for imprisoned journalist Siddique Kappan on November 20 amid ongoing legal concerns.

Association of Pakistani independent online journalism platforms formed

 November 19, 2020: A new association for independent online journalism platforms in Pakistan aims to safeguard their rights and promote professionalism in the sector.

Journalists becoming part of HRCP petition generates heated debate

 November 19, 2020: The inclusion of leading journalists in an HRCP petition against PEMRA's ban on absconders' speeches has sparked significant debate on social media.

KUJ slams forced resignations, joins Dawn workers' protest

 November 19, 2020: The KUJ protests against forced resignations at Dawn, urging management to reverse anti-worker actions and defend media workers' rights.

Journalist shot dead by soldiers in Philippines

 November 18, 2020: Ronnie Villamor, a freelance journalist in the Philippines, was shot dead by soldiers in Masbate, raising concerns over journalist safety.

PFUJ criticizes Dawn over forced resignations

 November 18, 2020: PFUJ denounces Dawn Media Group for pressuring employees to resign, supporting the Herald CBA Workers Union's protest against unjust retrenchments.

PFUJ condoles death of Geo News journalist Arshad Waheed

 November 14, 2020: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists expresses sorrow over the loss of Geo News journalist Arshad Waheed due to coronavirus in Islamabad.

Radio Free Europe correspondent killed by car bomb

 November 12, 2020: Radio Free Europe correspondent Elias Daei was killed by a car bomb in Afghanistan, highlighting the perilous conditions for journalists in the region.

PFUJ to government: enough is enough

 November 11, 2020: PFUJ protest rallies in Pakistan demand an end to media gagging, censorship, and retrenchments, emphasizing the unity of the media community.

PFUJ condemns layoffs at Dawn

 November 09, 2020: PFUJ condemns the termination of three workers at Dawn, calling for an immediate withdrawal of their dismissals amid rising unemployment.

Supreme Court grants bail to Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

 November 09, 2020: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted bail to Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, highlighting concerns over press freedom and media suppression.

IFJ calls for withdrawal of case against Bayazid Kharoti

 November 07, 2020: The IFJ calls for the case against Bayazid Kharoti, arrested in Quetta for police meddling, to be withdrawn amid freedom of expression concerns.

Journalist Bayazid Khan says chief minister's men abducted him

 November 05, 2020: Journalist Bayazid Khan claims abduction by Balochistan's chief minister's men, revealing details of illegal confinement and police involvement.

Journalist Bayazid Khan abducted in Quetta?

 November 04, 2020: Journalist Bayazid Khan was reportedly abducted in Quetta, sparking demands for his swift return amidst rising concerns for media safety.

Fourteen murders in South Asia in 2020, impunity rife

 November 03, 2020: In 2020, 14 journalists were murdered in South Asia, highlighting the ongoing issue of impunity and the urgent need for justice reforms.

PFUJ and FN call for legislation to end impunity for crimes against journalists

 November 03, 2020: PFUJ and Freedom Network urge government action on journalist protection legislation as Pakistan marks International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against.

Veteran journalist Saud Sahir passes away

 November 03, 2020: Veteran journalist Saud Sahir has passed away after an illness, leaving behind a legacy in journalism and trade unionism.