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Prominent journalists praise Prime Minister Imran Khan's speech

 October 31, 2018: Prominent journalists have praised Prime Minister Imran Khan's recent speech addressing protests following the Supreme Court's verdict on Aasia Bibi.

Journalists stay put in front of Parliament House to protest layoffs

 October 31, 2018: Journalists protest in front of Parliament House against layoffs, highlighting economic struggles and demanding reinstatement of terminated workers.

Shaheen Sehbai questions Nasim Zehra's announcement about Ishaq Dar interview

 October 31, 2018: Shaheen Sehbai criticizes Nasim Zehra's announcement of an interview with Ishaq Dar, questioning media's portrayal of absconders in Pakistan.

Information minister's blunt response to Mazhar Abbas' 'death of journalism' tweet

 October 31, 2018: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry's dismissive response to Mazhar Abbas' tweet highlights the challenges facing journalism in Pakistan.

Another journalist slain in India

 October 31, 2018: Another journalist, Chandan Tiwari, was found dead in Jharkhand, India, following threats, highlighting ongoing violence against reporters.

Freedom Network report reveals how Pakistan's legal system has failed the murdered journalists

 October 31, 2018: A Freedom Network report reveals the failures of Pakistan's justice system in prosecuting the murders of journalists, highlighting deep-rooted impunity.

Staff at Daily Times unpaid since July

 October 31, 2018: Daily Times staff have not received salaries since July, leading to low morale and potential mass resignations due to financial instability.

Video journalist killed in Maoist rebel attack in India

 October 31, 2018: A video journalist was killed in Chhattisgarh, India, during an ambush by Maoist rebels while covering police preparations for upcoming elections.

Bilawal Bhutto makes a purchase as protesting journalists start selling pakoras

 October 30, 2018: Bilawal Bhutto supports protesting journalists selling pakoras against job cuts in front of Parliament House, condemning government policies!

DawnNews terminates contracts of program presenters, others

 October 30, 2018: DawnNews Television has terminated contracts of program presenters and team members, citing financial difficulties as the reason.

Journalist Ihsan Sherpao among four shot dead in Charsadda

 October 30, 2018: Ihsan Sherpao, Secretary-General of Charsadda Press Club, was shot dead along with three others during a jirga in Charsadda on Tuesday.

Waqt News sacks all staff, ceases operations

 October 30, 2018: Waqt News has officially ceased operations in Pakistan after sacking all staff, following extensive protests from employees and journalist unions.

Pakistan shows improvement on CPJ's Global Impunity Index

 October 30, 2018: Pakistan has improved its ranking on the Global Impunity Index, now at 9th place, highlighting ongoing challenges for journalist safety.

Peshawar journalists stage protest against job cuts

 October 30, 2018: Journalists in Peshawar protest job cuts by media houses, demanding justice and reinstatement of sacked employees amidst ongoing layoffs.

Journalists protest in front of Express Group offices

 October 29, 2018: Journalists protested outside Express Media Group's offices in Islamabad against employee layoffs, demanding reinstatement of sacked workers.

PTV News to be revamped, says Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry

 October 29, 2018: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry announced plans to revamp the over-staffed PTV News, criticizing its current performance and management.

Terminated journalists to make pakoras outside Parliament House

 October 29, 2018: Hundreds of terminated journalists plan to set up a pakora camp outside Parliament House on October 30 to highlight their economic struggles.

Supreme Court bans Indian TV shows

 October 29, 2018: The Supreme Court of Pakistan reinstates a ban on Indian TV shows, siding with the argument for appropriate local content transmission.

BBC She comes to Pakistani universities

 October 29, 2018: BBC She project brings discussions to Pakistani universities to explore women's media needs and representation across different regions.

PBA chairman offers talks to journalists' Joint Action Committee

 October 29, 2018: Dunya News management is set to discuss employee terminations with the journalists' Joint Action Committee amid protests being called off.

Dr. Shahid Masood threatens Samaa TV reporter, snatches his cell phone

 October 29, 2018: Dr. Shahid Masood confronts a Samaa TV reporter, threatens him, and deletes footage at Islamabad High Court, prompting police action.

Nusrat Javeed reacts angrily to allegation he received money from Malik Riaz

 October 29, 2018: Nusrat Javeed reacts fiercely to allegations of accepting money from Malik Riaz, calling the claims lies as social media discussions escalate.

Concerns for media safety in Sri Lanka amid a political crisis

 October 29, 2018: Concerns mount for media safety in Sri Lanka following the political crisis and harassment of journalists at state-owned media outlets.

Formal launch of BOL Entertainment likely in November

 October 29, 2018: BOL Entertainment is set to officially launch its channel on November 10, featuring top Pakistani actors and a range of entertainment programs.

IHC grants interim bail to Dr. Shahid Masood

 October 29, 2018: The Islamabad High Court grants interim bail to Dr. Shahid Masood in a PTV corruption case until November 12.

Japanese journalist abducted in Syria set free, returns home

 October 29, 2018: Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda has been released from captivity in Syria after three years, receiving a welcome back in Japan from family and supporters.

Pakistani media adopted 'severe self-censorship' during general election 2018: EU observation mission

 October 28, 2018: The EU's report highlights severe self-censorship among Pakistani media during the 2018 general elections, impacting journalistic integrity.

Senior sacked journalist threatens self-immolation

 October 28, 2018: A Lahore journalist threatens self-immolation if media houses do not reinstate laid-off workers after his recent termination from Abb Takk Television.

RIUJ set to kick off protest campaign against layoffs

 October 28, 2018: The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists initiates a protest campaign against mass layoffs in the media sector, targeting major news organizations.

Adnan Rehmat heaps shame on Geo, Dunya TV for ignoring 'misogyny and abuse' of their analysts

 October 28, 2018: Adnan Rehmat criticizes Geo and Dunya TV for failing to address misogyny and abuse from their analysts Haroon ur Rasheed and Hassan Nisar.

Haroon ur Rasheed objects to unruly behavior on social media

 October 28, 2018: Haroon ur Rasheed criticizes social media behavior, blaming political parties for fostering uncivil followers in his latest column.

Express Tribune apologizes for offensive cartoon

 October 28, 2018: The Express Tribune has apologized for a cartoon that offended many, particularly in the Christian community, and stated it conflicted with their ethical standards.

Watchdog calls on Trump to dial back rhetoric against media and critics

 October 28, 2018: Federal authorities arrest Cesar Sayoc for mailing bombs, raising concerns over Trump's rhetoric against media and its effects on journalists.

Saleem Safi withdraws tweet about his column that Jang dropped

 October 28, 2018: Saleem Safi withdraws his tweet regarding censorship by Daily Jang after sharing his article that was not published.

DawnNews sacks presenters, program teams

 October 27, 2018: DawnNews Television has terminated top anchors Baqir Sajjad Syed and Jawad Ahmed Siddiqi amid ongoing pay cuts and layoffs across the industry.

Capital TV agrees to pay staff salaries by November 9

 October 27, 2018: Capital TV has agreed to pay staff salaries and dues by November 9, following a resolution with the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

Rauf Klasra says he is initiating legal action against journalist Anwar Lodhi

 October 27, 2018: Rauf Klasra announces legal action against journalist Anwar Lodhi over allegations related to his brother's land acquisition from the government.

Mubashir Zaidi and Rauf Klasra renew war of words

 October 27, 2018: Mubashir Zaidi accuses Rauf Klasra of corruption over a land plot in Islamabad, sparking allegations and counterclaims between the two journalists.

Express Tribune cartoon angers Christians

 October 26, 2018: A controversial cartoon in The Express Tribune depicting a sensitive issue has sparked outrage among the Christian community in Pakistan.

Capital TV managers illegally detain staffer who demanded outstanding salary

 October 26, 2018: Capital TV's management illegally detained a staffer for demanding unpaid wages, leading to police intervention and a formal complaint.

Journalists' safety a challenge to democracy, says UNESCO

 October 26, 2018: UNESCO reports over 1,000 journalists killed from 2006 to 2017, highlighting the urgent need for their safety and the fight against impunity.

Lahore journalists warn of protest right in front of Rameeza Nizami's office

 October 26, 2018: Journalists in Lahore protest against recent sackings, threatening further action outside Rameeza Nizami's office over their grievances.

Hiring on at English language Indus News TV

 October 26, 2018: Indus News TV is hiring experienced professionals for various positions in Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi with applications due by November 5.

BOL News employees call off protest, live transmission resumes

 October 25, 2018: BOL News resumes live transmission after CEO promises salary payment to protesting employees who return to work and assures quick salary disbursement.

UNESCO condemns murder of journalist Sohail Khan

 October 25, 2018: UNESCO condemns the murder of journalist Sohail Khan and urges Pakistani authorities to ensure justice for this heinous crime.

Brazil newspaper asks probe of threats to election reporter

 October 25, 2018: Brazil's largest newspaper has called for an investigation into threats against a journalist reporting on fake news linked to a presidential candidate.

Dr. Shahid Masood flees court just in time to avoid arrest

 October 25, 2018: Dr. Shahid Masood narrowly escapes arrest after a court rejected his bail application related to embezzlement charges against PTV.

KP Assembly passes resolution condemning sackings of media workers

 October 25, 2018: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly passes a resolution condemning the dismissal of media workers and calls for their reinstatement and payment of dues.

The Hindu correspondent intimidated over report in Sri Lanka

 October 25, 2018: Journalist Meera Srinivasan faces intimidation in Sri Lanka following a report linking President Sirisena to allegations of assassination plans.

It's official: Dunya News imposes salary cuts

 October 24, 2018: Dunya News has announced significant salary cuts for employees, ranging from 15% to 35%, alongside reductions in fuel allowances.

Chief justice chairs meeting on payment of dues to electronic media workers

 October 24, 2018: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar leads meeting to address unpaid dues of electronic media workers, emphasizing the need for timely payments.

Journalists discuss ways to fight back in the face of layoffs

 October 24, 2018: Journalists at a National Press Club meeting explore strategies to combat media layoffs and demand reinstatement for displaced workers.

No live transmission of BOL for past three days as protesting employees take over studios

 October 24, 2018: BOL News has ceased live transmission for three days due to employee protests demanding unpaid salaries and labor rights.

Journalist Sohail Khan's alleged murderer arrested

 October 24, 2018: Humayun Iqbal, the alleged murderer of journalist Sohail Khan, was arrested while attempting to flee to Afghanistan near the Chaman Border.

Matiullah Jan says he has never been in the good books of 'influential people'

 October 24, 2018: Journalist Matiullah Jan criticizes the military establishment for his recent dismissal, emphasizing threats to media independence in Pakistan.

Dunya News employees face 15 to 20 percent pay cuts

 October 23, 2018: Dunya News employees are facing impending pay cuts of 15 to 20 percent as management announces reductions for the upcoming salaries.

Journalists form action committee to take on media houses on a sacking spree

 October 23, 2018: A new action committee was formed by journalists to address the recent layoffs in media organizations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Waqt News sacks nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad

 October 23, 2018: Waqt News has terminated nearly 30 staffers, including three reporters, amid ongoing layoffs and a gloomy atmosphere in their Islamabad bureau.

That time of the year again! JournalismPakistan turns 9

 October 23, 2018: JournalismPakistan.com celebrates its 9th birthday, reflecting on a journey of credibility and loyal following in Pakistani media.

Cyril Almeida tells court he quoted Nawaz Sharif verbatim

 October 23, 2018: Cyril Almeida informed the Lahore High Court that he quoted Nawaz Sharif's remarks verbatim amid treason allegations against the former PM.

Rights group pushes for UN convention to protect journalists

 October 23, 2018: The International Federation of Journalists advocates for a UN convention to safeguard journalists' rights amid global concerns over media safety.

Islamabad High Court suspends Axact and BOL chief's sentence

 October 23, 2018: The Islamabad High Court has suspended the sentence of Axact and BOL CEO Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh in the fake degrees scandal.

Lahore journalists protest layoffs, pay cuts

 October 22, 2018: Lahore journalists protest against layoffs and pay cuts, demanding immediate action for their reinstatement and improved payment conditions.

Dunya News presenter Kamran Shahid slapped with a massive pay cut

 October 22, 2018: Dunya News presenter Kamran Shahid faces a significant pay cut just days after Moeed Pirzada's salary slashed amid downsizing efforts.

Russian newspaper is sent funeral wreath and goat's head in latest threats

 October 22, 2018: Russian authorities are urged to investigate threats against Novaya Gazeta following a severed goat's head and funeral wreath sent to its office.

Dunya News terminates two cameramen, IT head in Islamabad

 October 22, 2018: Dunya News has terminated two senior cameramen and the head of the IT Section, raising concerns among staff about management decisions.

Former Dawn Assistant Editor Anjum Niaz passes away

 October 22, 2018: Anjum Niaz, a former assistant editor at Dawn known for her impactful journalism, has passed away in New Jersey at the age of 71.

Journalist Babra Rizvi laid to rest

 October 21, 2018: Journalist Babra Rizvi, who succumbed to cancer, was laid to rest at H-11 Graveyard in Islamabad amid tributes from colleagues and friends.

Mehr Sher leaves NewsOne to work on new projects

 October 20, 2018: Mehr Sher, the former host of Live with Dr. Shahid Masood on NewsOne, leaves to pursue new projects, including a YouTube channel.

Social media the safest place left for journalists, says Ammar Masood

 October 20, 2018: Ammar Masood asserts that social media is now the safest space for journalists amid ongoing censorship and layoffs in the media industry.

PEMRA serves notices on 14 TV channels for airing Nehal Hashmi's speech

 October 20, 2018: PEMRA has issued show-cause notices to 14 TV channels for airing Nehal Hashmi's controversial speech, violating media conduct regulations.

Story on drug smuggler's arrest led to journalist Sohail Khan's murder

 October 20, 2018: The murder of journalist Sohail Khan was linked to his reporting on a drug smuggler's arrest, leading to increased concerns for reporter safety in Hazara.

Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News following big pay cut

 October 19, 2018: Moeed Pirzada has resigned from Dunya News after a significant pay cut of around 35 percent, affecting his show 'Tonight with Moeed Pirzada'.

Shafaat Ali says his ad mimicking prime minister taken off the air

 October 19, 2018: Shafaat Ali's advertisement mimicking Imran Khan has been mostly taken off the air amid ongoing media censorship in Pakistan.

BOL reportedly fires over 250 employees without paying them salaries long overdue

 October 19, 2018: BOL News has allegedly terminated over 250 employees without paying nearly six months of overdue salaries amid protests and management backlash.

Murtaza Solangi bids goodbye to Capital TV

 October 19, 2018: Murtaza Solangi, veteran journalist and broadcaster, bids farewell to Capital TV, announcing his departure on Twitter without specifying reasons.

Sacked Matiullah Jan gets support on Twitter

 October 19, 2018: Matiullah Jan receives widespread support on Twitter after his sacking by Waqt News, highlighting issues of journalism and censorship in Pakistan.

CEJ-IBA and ICRC team up to honor journalists for humanitarian reporting

 October 19, 2018: CEJ-IBA and ICRC awarded six journalists for excellence in humanitarian reporting at the Humanitarian Reporting Awards 2018 in Karachi.

Waqt News shows Matiullah Jan the door

 October 18, 2018: Waqt News fires prominent journalist Matiullah Jan after six years of hosting the program Apna Apna Gareban, marking a significant change in the channel's lineup.

End the lies, cover-up and appeasement over killing of Jamal Khashoggi: IFJ

 October 17, 2018: The International Federation of Journalists urges global leaders to confront the Saudi regime over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

PFUJ calls for immediate arrest of journalist's murderers

 October 17, 2018: PFUJ demands immediate arrest of those responsible for the murder of journalist Sohail Khan, highlighting failures in police protection.

IFJ says journalist Sohail Khan's murder a blatant attack on press freedom

 October 17, 2018: The IFJ condemns the murder of journalist Sohail Khan as a blatant attack on press freedom and calls for increased media safety in Pakistan.

Supreme Court sets deadlines for media houses to pay off staff salaries

 October 17, 2018: The Supreme Court of Pakistan directed media houses to pay staff salaries by specified deadlines amid concerns over non-payment.

Speakers at Faiz Peace Festival in London support freedom of the press in Pakistan

 October 17, 2018: The Faiz Peace Festival in London champions press freedom in Pakistan, condemning censorship and support for journalists against intimidation.

Absar Alam and Matiullah Jan slam Dunya News analyst Haroon ur Rasheed

 October 17, 2018: Absar Alam criticizes Dunya News analyst Haroon ur Rasheed for alleged threats made over a police officer's arrest, calling for action.

Gharidah Farooqi likely to return to Aaj

 October 17, 2018: Prominent presenter Gharidah Farooqi is set to return to Aaj News shortly after a brief stint at GNN Television.

PEMRA approves TV rating regulations

 October 16, 2018: PEMRA has approved new regulations to license TV rating companies and five satellite TV broadcast stations at its recent meeting in Islamabad.

Concerns over media access to upcoming elections in Afghanistan

 October 16, 2018: Concerns rise over media access at Afghanistan's polling stations ahead of the October 20 elections as IEC refuses coverage cards to journalists.

Journalist Sohail Khan shot dead in Haripur

 October 16, 2018: Journalist Sohail Khan was shot dead in Haripur by unidentified gunmen while returning from court, reportedly over his reporting on drug peddlers.

Audio of alleged telephonic conversation of Haroon ur Rasheed threatening policeman goes viral

 October 16, 2018: An audio clip of Haroon ur Rasheed threatening a police officer during a phone call has gone viral, raising serious questions about his conduct.

Photojournalist killed in targeted attack on election rally in Afghanistan

 October 15, 2018: Photojournalist M. Asif Hakimi was killed in a bomb blast during an election rally in Afghanistan, highlighting dangers faced by media professionals!

PEMRA issues notices to Geo, Dunya for airing false news

 October 13, 2018: PEMRA has issued notices to Geo and Dunya channels for airing false news about ministers, demanding proof within two days.

More journalists killed in first nine months of 2018 than in all of 2017

 October 13, 2018: In the first nine months of 2018, more journalists were killed than in all of 2017, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by the media.

PFUJ says terminations of journalists unacceptable

 October 13, 2018: The PFUJ condemns the terminations of journalists and plans protests against media organizations for large-scale retrenchments.

Journalists injured in hit-and-run accident seek registration of FIR

 October 13, 2018: The Islamabad Police are hesitant to register an FIR after a hit-and-run incident injured two journalists in the secure Red Zone.

Ayesha Bakhsh goes on air on GNN

 October 12, 2018: Ayesha Bakhsh makes her debut on GNN Television, interviewing Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry in her new program Face to Face.

Hamid Mir rejoins Geo

 October 12, 2018: Hamid Mir has rejoined Geo News just two months after leaving GNN Television, marking his return to a familiar platform in journalism.

The Express Tribune sacks eight reporters in Islamabad; RIUJ condemns decision

 October 12, 2018: The Express Tribune has terminated eight reporters in Islamabad, prompting condemnation from the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

Producers' association threatens to protest if sacked colleagues not reinstated

 October 12, 2018: The Electronic Media Producers Association threatens protests if laid-off producers are not reinstated by October 15 and demand delayed salaries.

PFUJ holds countrywide protests against unannounced censorship, terminations

 October 10, 2018: PFUJ protests against government censorship and terminations of media workers took place across Pakistan, demanding the reinstatement of journalists.

In Pakistan's once-vibrant media, some journalists view intimidation as the new normal

 October 10, 2018: Journalists in Pakistan face growing intimidation and self-censorship, undermining the once-thriving media landscape since Imran Khan's election.

Layoffs at The Express Tribune

 October 09, 2018: The Express Media Group initiates layoffs following the merger of its publications, impacting staff across The Express Tribune and other outlets.

Journalist assassinated in Yemen

 October 08, 2018: Yemen's journalist Zaki al-Saqaldi was assassinated in Dhale, highlighting the increasing violence against media personnel in the region.

Committee to Protect Journalists named the winner of 2018 Chatham House prize

 October 08, 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists wins the 2018 Chatham House prize for defending press freedom and improving international relations.

Bulgarian investigative journalist murdered

 October 08, 2018: Bulgarian journalist Viktoria Marinova, known for reporting on EU corruption, was murdered in Ruse, raising concerns about press freedom.

Hong Kong FCC vice president visa renewal refused

 October 08, 2018: The visa renewal for Hong Kong FCC vice president Victor Mallet has been refused, prompting concerns about press freedom and government actions.

Erdogan adviser says missing Saudi journalist killed in Istanbul consulate

 October 08, 2018: Turkish adviser Yasin Aktay claims missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi was likely killed in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, implicating 15 Saudi nationals.

Court orders removal of Cyril Almeida's name from no-fly list, withdraws arrest warrants

 October 08, 2018: The Lahore High Court has ordered the removal of journalist Cyril Almeida's name from the no-fly list and withdrawn his arrest warrants.

Veteran journalist Shaikh Aziz passes away

 October 08, 2018: Veteran journalist Shaikh Aziz has passed away at the age of 79 following a heart attack in Karachi.

IFJ to highlight the efforts of unions to mark World Day of Decent Work

 October 05, 2018: The IFJ emphasizes the importance of union efforts for equality in the workplace as it celebrates World Day for Decent Work on October 7.

Turkish court upholds life sentences without parole for four journalists

 October 04, 2018: A Turkish court upholds life sentences for four journalists linked to a failed coup, highlighting concerns about press freedom in Turkey.

Imtiaz Alam calls for unity to fight censorship

 October 04, 2018: Imtiaz Alam urges journalists to unite against illegal censorship and delayed salaries, advocating for their rights and stability in the media industry.

CPJ joins Malta fact-finding mission into murder of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia

 October 03, 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists joins a mission in Malta to mark the anniversary of Daphne Caruana Galizia's murder and investigate press freedom issues.

Supreme Court issues notices to ARY, Geo, and others for not paying staff salaries

 October 03, 2018: The Supreme Court has issued notices to ARY, Geo, and other media groups for failing to pay staff salaries, affecting journalists' rights.

Press Trust of India sacks 297 staff in one day

 October 03, 2018: Press Trust of India has laid off 297 staff members in a controversial move that has drawn criticism from journalist unions and organizations.

Dawn's Hyderabad-based photojournalist Yousuf Nagori passes away

 October 02, 2018: Yousuf Nagori, renowned photojournalist for Dawn based in Hyderabad, passed away at 62 after a prolonged battle with liver disease.

PFUJ's Abbottabad Declaration: Government ignoring the issue of unannounced censorship

 October 02, 2018: PFUJ's Abbottabad Declaration highlights government's silence on unannounced censorship affecting journalists and media freedom in Pakistan.

Increasing pressure on media houses from state institutions: Dawn

 October 02, 2018: Dawn highlights the alarming decline in media freedom in Pakistan, citing state pressure and the need for protective measures for journalists.

Genuine newspapers battling for survival: The Nation

 October 01, 2018: The Nation highlights the struggles of genuine newspapers facing rising paper costs, unpaid advertising dues, and government cuts in a climate of austerity.

PFUJ calls for nationwide protest on October 9

 October 01, 2018: The PFUJ has announced a nationwide protest on October 9 to address media retrenchments and censorship affecting journalists in Pakistan.

BBC warns of stern legal action over unauthorized use of its logos in Pakistan

 October 01, 2018: The BBC has issued a warning about the illegal use of its logos in Pakistan and plans to take stern legal action against offenders.

Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas says Cyril Almeida has taken a short break

 October 01, 2018: Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas confirms journalist Cyril Almeida's short break after his column absence, emphasizing it's a temporary hiatus.