Archives
Welcome to the October 2020 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.
Legendary former Dawn editor Saleem Asmi passes away
October 31, 2020: Legendary former editor of Dawn, Saleem Asmi, passed away in Karachi after a prolonged illness, leaving a significant legacy in journalism.
PFUJ announces second round of protests on November 11
October 30, 2020: PFUJ announces a second round of nationwide protests on November 11, addressing critical issues affecting journalists and media organizations.
PFUJ condemns PEMRA, calls for immediate restoration of Channel 24
October 30, 2020: PFUJ condemns PEMRA's misuse of laws and calls for the immediate restoration of Channel 24, highlighting the plight of affected workers.
Government spending on adverts sees a sharp decrease
October 29, 2020: Government advertising expenditure dropped significantly under the PTI administration compared to previous years, as reported in the National Assembly.
HRCP, PBC, and PFUJ demand judicial inquiry into Geo reporter's abduction
October 29, 2020: HRCP, PBC, and PFUJ demand a judicial inquiry into the abduction of Geo News journalist Ali Imran Syed, highlighting government shortcomings.
IFJ and PFUJ condemn Geo News reporter's abduction
October 28, 2020: The IFJ and PFUJ condemn the abduction of Geo News reporter Ali Imran Syed, demanding accountability and swift action from authorities.
PFUJ-led countrywide protests slam PTI's anti-media policies
October 22, 2020: Journalists in Pakistan protest against the PTI government's anti-media policies, demanding press freedom and protection of journalists' rights!
PFUJ condemns layoffs at Radio Pakistan and non-payment of dues by PTV
October 21, 2020: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists condemns layoffs and non-payment of dues at Radio Pakistan and PTV, urging government intervention.
Kashmir Times office in Srinagar sealed
October 21, 2020: The Kashmir Times office in Srinagar was sealed by authorities, prompting condemnation from journalists and calls for the decision's reversal.
COVID-19 impacts journalists negatively worldwide: ICFJ study
October 21, 2020: A recent ICFJ study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted journalists' mental health and job security worldwide.
Reporter arrested while covering protests in Thailand
October 20, 2020: A journalist in Thailand was arrested while covering protests against a controversial emergency decree, raising concerns about press freedom.
Pakistan to unblock social media app TikTok
October 20, 2020: Pakistan has lifted the ban on TikTok after the company agreed to block accounts spreading immoral content, according to the telecom authority.
PFUJ announces protest over layoffs, wage delays
October 19, 2020: PFUJ announces nationwide protests against layoffs, wage delays, and censorship affecting journalists in Pakistan.
Broadcast journalist in India arrested after critical news report
October 19, 2020: Ramesh Rath, a journalist in India, was arrested after a critical report on Odisha CM's flood assessment, prompting protests from journalism organizations.
PFUJ assures support to retrenched DIN News employees
October 17, 2020: PFUJ pledges unwavering support to retrenched DIN News employees, advocating against media owners' layoffs and urging employee activism.
Zahid Baig elected AJA President
October 16, 2020: Zahid Baig has been elected as the President of the Agriculture Journalists Associations for the term 2020-21 during the recent annual elections.
12 top newspapers, only 5 percent space for editorials on health: report
October 16, 2020: A report reveals that only 5% of editorials in 12 major newspapers focused on health issues in August 2020, highlighting diminishing coverage.
Journalists exposing timber smuggling attacked in Sri Lanka
October 14, 2020: Journalists Shanmugam Thavaseelan and Kanapathipillai Kumanan were attacked by timber smugglers while covering illegal deforestation in Sri Lanka.
BOL News president and assistant vice president abducted in Karachi
October 10, 2020: Nabeel Jakhura and Shabi Al Hassan of BOL News were abducted in Karachi, raising concerns over media personnel safety in the region.
PFUJ urges PEMRA to withdraw ban on reporting motorway rape case
October 06, 2020: The PFUJ condemns PEMRA's ban on reporting the motorway rape case, calling it a violation of press freedom and expression rights in Pakistan.
Egypt detains freelance journalist Basma Mostafa
October 06, 2020: Freelance journalist Basma Mostafa was detained in Egypt on charges of spreading false news and terror affiliation, sparking international concern.