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Welcome to the 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.
Jasmeen back on air
October 31, 2013: Talk show host Jasmeen Manzoor returns to television with her show on Abb Takk TV after leaving Samaa due to safety concerns.
Samaa and Geo keen on hiring NBC
October 31, 2013: Samaa Television aims to hire Nasir Baig Chughtai, who may also return to Geo after managing director Azhar Abbas's recent departure.
Concerns rise as Samaa Television terminates key editorial staff
October 29, 2013: Samaa Television's recent termination of key editorial staff raises serious concerns about job security and transparency in the network.
Arrest warrants issued for Mubasher
October 25, 2013: A Karachi court has issued arrest warrants for talk show host Mubasher Lucman due to his criticism of Geo Television's Aman ki Asha campaign.
Orange, the TV channel that isn't
October 23, 2013: Orange TV, touted as Pakistan's first online music channel, is revealed to be a scam with no functioning broadcasts or legitimate offerings.
'I was targeted by land mafia'
October 21, 2013: Journalist Sardar Shafiq claims land mafia targeted him in an attack, severely injuring him after he reported against their activities.
Guardian lands awards for NSA coverage
October 20, 2013: The Guardian received two awards for its investigative coverage of NSA leaks, recognizing its impact in journalism at the Online News Association event.
eBay founder backs project to 'empower' journalists
October 19, 2013: eBay founder Pierre Omidyar supports a new media project with Glenn Greenwald aimed at empowering independent journalists and pursuing truth.
Indian paper retracts BOL story
October 19, 2013: The Hindustan Times retracted claims linking BOL TV to Dawood Ibrahim and the ISI, clarifying no such connection exists.
RSF condemns detention of Dargai journo
October 19, 2013: Reporters Without Borders condemns the detention of journalist Muhammad Zaib Mansoor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling for his immediate release.
Press in peril: Reporter Ayub Khattak shot dead for exposing drug dealers
October 14, 2013: Ayub Khattak, a journalist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was shot dead for exposing drug dealers, marking a tragic loss for press freedom in Pakistan.
IFJ, SAMSN condemn attack on journalist
October 14, 2013: The IFJ and SAMSN condemn the brutal attack on journalist Sardar Shafiq in Abbottabad, urging for immediate investigation and improved safety for reporters.
Peshawar Press Club meeting turns ugly
October 14, 2013: A meeting at the Peshawar Press Club turned chaotic as arguments over membership qualifications led to a physical altercation on Monday.
Journalist critically injured in Abbottabad gun attack
October 11, 2013: Sardar Shafiq, a journalist, is in critical condition following a gun attack in Abbottabad, prompting protests and calls for increased journalist protection.
Journalist gunned down in Karak
October 11, 2013: Journalist Ayub Khattak was shot dead in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a troubling incident amid rising violence against media in Pakistan.
Time to get a khoka
October 10, 2013: An insightful critique on the evolving landscape of journalism and the personal struggles of a veteran journalist in a changing industry.
Journalists shocked as Roznama Dunya fires 36 staff in Lahore
October 08, 2013: Roznama Dunya has controversially fired 36 employees in Lahore, raising concerns about job security in Pakistan's media industry.
Jasmeen on Abb Takk soon
October 08, 2013: Jasmeen Manzoor announces her return to television on Abb Takk with a new program set to air in November after leaving Samaa due to life threats.
Kidnapped journalist released
October 04, 2013: A journalist kidnapped in South Waziristan was released a day later, according to family and local officials. Authorities investigate the incident.
Capital TV staff calls off night-long protest
October 04, 2013: Employees of Capital TV in Islamabad end a protest over delayed salaries after management agrees to issue post-dated cheques for outstanding dues.
Dunya TV shows 12 staffers the door
October 03, 2013: Dunya Television has dismissed 12 employees, raising concerns about job security and potential future layoffs amid restructuring efforts.
Waqt program goes off air halfway through
October 01, 2013: Waqt News program Assignment, hosted by Ameer Abbas, was abruptly taken off air midway due to alleged pressure concerning police torture allegations.
Abb Takk hires key Aaj man
October 01, 2013: Abb Takk Television has recruited Masoom Rizvi from Aaj TV, impacting the dynamics of news programming in the competitive media landscape.