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BOL clinically dead

 September 30, 2015: BOL News ceases operations amid management disputes, leaving 1600 employees uncertain about their future and unpaid salaries.

'Fake Sheikh' reporter charged with conspiracy to pervert justice

 September 29, 2015: Mazher Mahmood, a journalist known for undercover work, faces conspiracy charges after a trial collapse involving singer Tulisa Contostavlos.

EU's reputation as global leader in press freedom at risk, CPJ report finds

 September 29, 2015: The CPJ report warns that the EU's leadership in press freedom is jeopardized by increasing violations within member states.

Taliban attack media house in Kunduz

 September 29, 2015: Taliban militants attacked and seized control of Kunduz, severely damaging Roshani Radio and TV, a key independent media outlet in Afghanistan.

Lights off at BOL

 September 28, 2015: BOL News faces ongoing turmoil with staff unpaid for six months and told not to report to work as management meetings yield no positive news.

Blow to press freedom: Two AFP reporters attacked by Israeli soldiers

 September 28, 2015: Two AFP reporters were attacked by Israeli soldiers while covering protests in Nablus, raising concerns over press freedom and journalists' safety.

Bye Bye BOL: Anchor Fara Yousaf quits, joins 92 News

 September 25, 2015: Fara Yousaf leaves BOL News to join 92 News, following a series of exits from the troubled network amid ongoing salary and license issues.

Chand Nawab - What goes around comes around

 September 25, 2015: Chand Nawab's controversial encounter with Karachi Railway Police highlights the consequences of fame and the ethics of journalism.

Situation at BOL 'hopeless', staff leaving

 September 24, 2015: The situation at BOL News worsens as unpaid staff resign, leaving the network's future uncertain amid management issues and suspended licenses.

Media watchdog and PFUJ condemn manhandling of 92 News reporter

 September 24, 2015: The IFJ and PFUJ condemn the manhandling of a 92 News reporter by police and railway officials in Karachi during an interview about ticket price hikes.

Media workers unpaid for months

 September 24, 2015: The IFJ and PFUJ demand immediate action from the Pakistani government over unpaid wages for over 1,800 media workers at BOL Network.

Al-Jazeera journalists walk free in Egypt after Sisi pardon

 September 23, 2015: Two Al-Jazeera journalists were released in Egypt after a presidential pardon, amid global criticism of the government's imprisonment practices.

Gender imbalance: Only 9% female guests invited on TV talk shows

 September 23, 2015: A recent analysis reveals that only 9% of guests on popular Pakistani talk shows were women, highlighting a significant gender imbalance.

Freelance journalist killed in Afghanistan

 September 22, 2015: Yama Behroz, a young freelance journalist, was murdered in Faizabad, Afghanistan, highlighting ongoing dangers faced by reporters in the country.

Reporter Chand Nawab beaten up at railway station

 September 22, 2015: Reporter Chand Nawab, known for a character in 'Bajrangi Bhaijan', was assaulted at Karachi Railway Station while covering ticket scalping.

Auditor concludes Express News manipulated ratings

 September 20, 2015: An international auditor finds evidence of manipulated ratings at Express News Television, leading to actions from the Pakistan Broadcasters Association.

Samaa news van attacked, no casualties

 September 20, 2015: A Samaa Television news van was attacked in Karachi by unidentified gunmen, but thankfully, no casualties were reported.

Moroccan journalist on hunger strike, barred from leaving

 September 19, 2015: A Moroccan journalist has initiated a hunger strike after being barred from leaving the country due to an investigation into his activities.

BOL licenses cancelled on orders from PM House, claims journalist

 September 18, 2015: BOL Network's licenses were reportedly cancelled by PEMRA following direct orders from the PM House, raising concerns over press freedom.

Ukraine bans 41 international journalists and bloggers

 September 17, 2015: Ukraine's recent decree bans 41 international journalists and bloggers for a year, raising concerns over media freedom and national security.

PEMRA suspends BOL licenses

 September 16, 2015: PEMRA has suspended the licenses of BOL News and BOL Entertainment following a council recommendation after an investigation into fraud allegations.

CPJ announces International Press Freedom Awards winners

 September 15, 2015: CPJ honors journalists from Ethiopia, Malaysia, Paraguay, and Syria with the 2015 International Press Freedom Awards for their bravery in reporting.

'Alarming' decline in media freedom as Turkey fights rebels

 September 15, 2015: Turkey's media freedom faces alarming decline as Erdogan intensifies efforts against opposition and stifles critical voices ahead of elections.

Target killer confesses murdering journalist Aftab Alam

 September 15, 2015: A target killer admits to murdering journalist Aftab Alam in Karachi as part of sectarian assignments, revealing more accomplices in custody.

PEMRA bans condom advert

 September 14, 2015: PEMRA has banned the Josh condoms advertisement following public complaints regarding its indecency and violation of regulatory standards!

UNESCO chief denounces killing of media workers in Pakistan

 September 14, 2015: UNESCO chief Irina Bokova condemns the murders of two media workers in Pakistan and calls for a thorough investigation into the incidents.

Posthumous award for The Nation journalist Siraj-ud-Din

 September 13, 2015: The Nation journalist Siraj-ud-Din receives the Pillar of Pakistan Award posthumously for his dedication to journalism and courage against Taliban threats.

Suspect in journalist Aftab Alam's murder arrested

 September 12, 2015: Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of journalist Aftab Alam, who was shot outside his home in Karachi on Wednesday.

State's refusal to pursue journalists' murders - a pantheon of shame: Dawn

 September 11, 2015: Dawn editorial criticizes the state's failure to investigate journalists' murders, highlighting ongoing violence against media workers in Pakistan.

Journalists protest killing of colleagues

 September 10, 2015: Journalists in Islamabad protested for justice after the killings of a Geo News technician and a senior journalist in Karachi this week.

PBA serves notice on Express Media Group

 September 10, 2015: The Pakistan Broadcasters Association has issued a notice to Express Media Group over alleged rating fraud, impacting its membership status.

Journalist shot in Peshawar remains hospitalized

 September 10, 2015: Abdul Azam, a Peshawar journalist shot multiple times, remains hospitalized as police investigate the incident amid ongoing violence in the region.

BOL launch remains a distant dream

 September 09, 2015: BOL News remains indefinitely off air post-ARY's acquisition, as unpaid staff and operational issues plague the channel's launch plans.

Gunmen strike again in Karachi, kill journalist Aftab Alam

 September 09, 2015: Journalist Aftab Alam was shot dead in Karachi, just a day after another media attack, raising concerns over safety for journalists in the city.

Time for govt to establish credibility as journalists' protector: CPJ

 September 09, 2015: The CPJ emphasizes the need for justice following the attack on a Geo TV van in Karachi, urging the government to protect journalists effectively.

Gunmen attack Geo DSNG van, one killed

 September 08, 2015: Gunmen attacked a Geo TV news van in Karachi, killing a technician and injuring the driver, exacerbating media violence concerns in Pakistan.

National security cited in crackdown on journalism worldwide

 September 08, 2015: The global crackdown on journalism has intensified, with many journalists facing terror-related charges under the guise of national security measures.

Wild elephant kills journalist on duty in Sri Lanka

 September 08, 2015: A Sri Lankan journalist was killed by a wild elephant while covering incidents in the North Central Province, highlighting journalist safety concerns.

Express Group and TV ratings company Medialogic trade accusations

 September 08, 2015: Medialogic alleges Express Media Group engaged in bribery to boost TV ratings, filing complaints and presenting evidence at a press conference.

Court directs PEMRA to ban Altaf Hussain from media

 September 07, 2015: The Lahore High Court has instructed PEMRA to impose a ban on media featuring MQM leader Altaf Hussain due to his inflammatory remarks.

YouTube to provide viewability of ads to advertisers: FT

 September 07, 2015: YouTube will soon provide advertisers with viewability data on ads, addressing advertiser complaints and involving third-party verification groups.

Dutch journalist detained for second time in Turkey

 September 06, 2015: A Dutch journalist was detained in Turkey's southeast while protesting against violence in Kurdish regions, marking her second arrest in the country.

Egypt court releases full ruling in Al-Jazeera English case

 September 06, 2015: An Egyptian court detailed its ruling sentencing three Al-Jazeera journalists to prison for airing false news linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Contractual PTV World employees prepare to move court

 September 06, 2015: Contractual employees of PTV World plan to file a petition in the Islamabad High Court for job regularization due to unmet salary promises.

Fight between journalists and Punjab University's ICS intensifies

 September 06, 2015: Tensions rise between Punjab University's ICS and journalists over entry test irregularities and alleged discrimination against working media professionals.

Breakthrough in Bangladesh: more blogger killers arrested

 September 04, 2015: Recent arrests in Bangladesh have been made in connection with a series of machete murders targeting bloggers and journalists this year.

PFUJ disowns advertisement for housing scheme

 September 04, 2015: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists disowns an advertisement for a housing scheme in Islamabad, asserting no affiliation with it.

Sudanese journalist arrested in Saudi Arabia, faces deportation

 September 04, 2015: A Sudanese journalist, Waleed al-Hussein al-Dood, faces potential deportation from Saudi Arabia after being detained for over a month without charges.

Turkey frees two British reporters held on terror charges

 September 03, 2015: Turkey has released two British reporters from Vice News held on terror charges, amidst ongoing concerns over press freedom in the country.

Testing Story: A new Dawn

 September 03, 2015: Dawn unveils a modernized, leaner design aimed at adapting to the fast-changing media landscape, enhancing readability and visual appeal.

Senate committee expresses displeasure over media code of conduct

 September 03, 2015: The Senate committee expressed dissatisfaction with the new media code and demanded clarification from the information ministry on its draft.

Newspaper columnist kidnapped from her home in Nigeria

 September 03, 2015: Nigerian columnist Donu Kogbara was kidnapped from her home in Port Harcourt, prompting calls for a swift investigation by authorities.

Geo appoints Raees Ansari as Lahore Bureau Chief

 September 02, 2015: Geo News has appointed Raees Ansari as their new Lahore Bureau Chief, replacing Khawar Naeem Hashmi who left for BOL earlier this year.

Fox News anchor sues Hasbro over toy hamster with her name

 September 02, 2015: Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner sues Hasbro for $5 million over a toy hamster using her name and likeness, claiming damage to her reputation.

More than five JAAG TV staffers forced to resign

 September 02, 2015: JAAG TV has forced over five staff members to resign, raising concerns about stability and management within the Karachi-based channel.

Turkey urged to release British journalists facing terror charges

 September 01, 2015: The IFJ and EFJ call for the release of two British journalists detained in Turkey over unsubstantiated terror charges related to their reporting.

Azerbaijan jails top journalist for seven and a half years

 September 01, 2015: Khadija Ismayilova, a leading journalist in Azerbaijan, has been sentenced to 7.5 years for corruption, in a case denounced as politically motivated.

Outrage after three journalists killed in Philippines

 September 01, 2015: Three journalists have been killed in the Philippines, raising concerns over ongoing media violence and government inaction against impunity.

Police arrest suspected killers of three journalists

 September 01, 2015: Pakistani police have arrested two suspects in the murders of three journalists in Quetta, claiming ties to the Baluchistan Liberation Army.

Turkish court arrests British reporters on 'IS terror' charges

 September 01, 2015: A Turkish court has remanded two British journalists in custody on terror charges linked to the Islamic State, raising concerns about press freedoms.

Australian, Thai journalists acquitted of defaming Thai navy

 September 01, 2015: An Australian journalist and his Thai colleague were acquitted in a defamation lawsuit related to refugee trafficking by Thailand's navy.

Award-winning Azeri journalist condemns state 'lies' at trial

 September 01, 2015: Azeri journalist Khadija Ismayilova denounces government lies during her trial for corruption, highlighting the crackdown on independent media in Azerbaijan.

Nearly 1000 journalists to attend Global Investigative Journalism Conference

 September 01, 2015: The 9th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Lillehammer will host nearly 1000 journalists from around the world for training and networking.