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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.
BOL team building continues
October 31, 2014: BOL Media Group continues its hiring efforts with Muhammad Usama Ghazi joining as Executive VP and Senior Anchorperson, boosting its media ambitions.
UN Day to End Impunity: Governments must protect media workers
October 31, 2014: The IFJ urges global governments to protect journalists as violence and impunity escalate, highlighting the urgent need for accountability.
By-line: A contentious issue
October 31, 2014: The article explores the contentious nature of by-lines in journalism, emphasizing that they should be earned through quality reporting.
U.S.- funded Journalism Training Center opens in Karachi next year
October 30, 2014: A U.S.-funded Journalism Training Center will open in Karachi next year, partnering with the Institute of Business Administration and Medill School.
A first step towards direct-to-home TV
October 30, 2014: PEMRA has invited proposals for an international consultant to initiate direct-to-home TV licensing in Pakistan, promising improved coverage.
BOL plans big
October 29, 2014: BOL TV aims to revolutionize Pakistan's electronic media, projecting monthly earnings of Rs550 million with top industry talent onboard.
12 years on, still no code of conduct for media
October 28, 2014: MQM legislator Sheikh Salahuddin raises concerns over the delay in finalizing a media code of conduct, still at the committee stage after 12 years.
PFUJ demands apology from MQM for shutting down TV channels
October 26, 2014: PFUJ demands an apology from MQM for shutting down TV channels in Karachi, threatening nationwide protests if the demand is not met.
Kidnapped tribal journalist freed
October 26, 2014: Amirzada Wasal, a senior journalist abducted in Khyber, has been freed without injury after being kidnapped at gunpoint while returning home from work.
Former RIUJ president joins 92 News
October 26, 2014: Former RIUJ president Waqar Satti has joined 92 News as Senior Correspondent in Islamabad ahead of the channel's test transmission next month.
JI tables bill seeking protection for journalists
October 26, 2014: Jamaat-e-Islami has introduced a bill in the National Assembly to enhance protection for journalists in Pakistan amid rising violence against media.
New TV ratings service launched
October 26, 2014: Medialogic Pakistan launches a new TV ratings service covering 20 cities and over 1,000 households, utilizing advanced technology from Kantar Media UK.
BOL hiring continues, Asma taken on board
October 24, 2014: BOL Group has accelerated its hiring process with Asma Shirazi joining as Executive VP and Senior Anchorperson following her recent award.
Court frees suspect in Daniel Pearl murder
October 24, 2014: An Anti-Terrorism Court in Hyderabad has released Syed Hashim, a suspect in Daniel Pearl's murder, due to lack of evidence.
Asma dedicates award to 'unsung heroes' of Pakistani journalism
October 24, 2014: Asma Shirazi, a pioneering Pakistani journalist, dedicates her award to the unsung heroes of journalism amid ongoing brutality against reporters in Pakistan.
Quest for quality PTV programs
October 24, 2014: The PMLN's Shakila Luqman questioned the Minister on improving PTV's program quality amid competition, highlighting a seven-point improvement agenda.
JournalismPakistan: More to come...
October 23, 2014: Journalism Pakistan celebrates five years of progress in media reporting and stands committed to continuous growth and unbiased journalism.
ARY News back on air
October 22, 2014: ARY News resumed broadcasting after the Sindh High Court overturned a ban imposed by PEMRA just two days prior.
Another news channel on the horizon
October 19, 2014: 92 News, Pakistan's first HD news channel, will launch this year, promoting health and education development while creating job opportunities.
PEMRA bans 'Khara Such'
October 19, 2014: PEMRA has banned Mubashir Lucman's 'Khara Such' following Lahore High Court orders, restricting its airing until further notice.
BOL signs up another Geo heavyweight
October 19, 2014: Iftikhar Ahmad joins BOL Group as Executive Vice President, marking a significant shift in Pakistan's media landscape.
SC to indict ARY boss and program host
October 14, 2014: The Supreme Court has decided to indict ARY Television's Salman Iqbal and Mubashir Lucman for airing defamatory content against the judiciary.
IFJ appalled by brutal murder of Iraqi journalist by IS Group
October 13, 2014: The IFJ condemns the brutal murder of Iraqi journalist Raad al-Azzawi by IS group, highlighting the dangers journalists face in conflict zones.
Arshad Sharif joins ARY News
October 10, 2014: Arshad Sharif has left Dunya Television to join ARY News, marking a notable change in the Pakistani media landscape.
Media watchdog deplores murders of two Pakistani journalists
October 07, 2014: The IFJ and PFUJ condemn the recent murders of two journalists in Pakistan, urging the government to enhance protections for media workers.
IFJ and EFJ condemn tear gas attack on BBC team in Northern Syria
October 06, 2014: The IFJ and EFJ strongly condemned the Turkish police's tear gas attack on a BBC team reporting protests on the Turkish-Syrian border.
Yaqoob Shehzad of Express News murdered in Hafizabad
October 06, 2014: Yaqoob Shehzad, an Express News correspondent, was shot dead by gunmen in Hafizabad, raising concerns over journalist safety in Pakistan.
Zamir Haider parts ways with Dunya TV
October 05, 2014: Zamir Haider, Dunya TV's Islamabad Bureau Chief, has resigned, reportedly due to management differences, marking a setback for the channel.
BOL signs up Waseem Badami
October 04, 2014: BOL Television has appointed Waseem Badami as executive vice president and senior anchor, promising a dynamic new chapter in journalism.
IFJ demands respect for media in Yemen
October 03, 2014: The IFJ and YJS urge all factions in Yemen to respect media freedom, following the closure of 'Al Yemen El Yawm' TV for inciting rebellion.
Faizullah says he had no intention of entering Afghanistan
October 03, 2014: Faizullah Khan, an ARY News journalist, shares his frightening experience of being detained in Afghanistan for entering without valid papers.
Abb Takk Bureau Chief resigns
October 02, 2014: Farrukh Tanveer Malik resigns as Abb Takk Bureau Chief over media's role in political issues and concerns for underpaid workers.