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Event highlights journalists imprisoned around the world

 September 29, 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns global imprisonments of journalists during a U.N. panel focusing on press freedom issues.

Ayesha Bakhsh leaves Geo News

 September 29, 2018: Ayesha Bakhsh, host of Report Card on Geo News, departs after 11 years, mentioning a continuation of her journey to learn and explore.

Journalists should not be harassed or intimidated through criminal justice system: AI

 September 27, 2018: Amnesty International urges Pakistan's authorities to ensure journalists are not harassed through the criminal justice system after a court's actions against Cyril.

Government drops plan to lease out Radio Pakistan building for now

 September 26, 2018: The government has halted plans to lease the Radio Pakistan building following employee protests and reached an agreement with staff members.

IFJ urges court to withdraw arrest warrant for Cyril Almeida

 September 26, 2018: The IFJ calls for the withdrawal of an arrest warrant for journalist Cyril Almeida, emphasizing the importance of press freedom and journalistic rights.

CEJ and OICCI host data and business reporting workshop

 September 26, 2018: The CEJ and OICCI hosted a workshop to equip journalists with data skills crucial for business reporting.

PEMRA files FIR against individual running TV channel illegally

 September 25, 2018: PEMRA has filed an FIR against Malik Muhammad Yameen Awan for illegally running a television channel and violating the PEMRA Ordinance.

Journalism without boundaries: The growth of unqualified news anchors in Pakistan

 September 25, 2018: The rise of unqualified news anchors in Pakistan challenges traditional journalism ethics and qualifications in a rapidly evolving media landscape.

Dawn editor guarantees Almeida's presence in court on October 8

 September 25, 2018: Dawn's editor confirms journalist Cyril Almeida will appear in Lahore High Court on October 8 amid treason charges against Nawaz Sharif.

HRCP says journalism is not a crime

 September 25, 2018: HRCP condemns arrest warrant for journalist Cyril Almeida, emphasizing that journalism is not a crime and urging the court to reconsider its actions.

Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Dawn journalist Cyril Almeida

 September 24, 2018: Lahore High Court issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Dawn journalist Cyril Almeida amid treason charges against former PM Nawaz Sharif.

Ninth journalist murdered in Mexico this year

 September 22, 2018: Gunmen killed journalist Mario Gomez in Chiapas, marking the ninth reporter murder in Mexico this year amid rising violence against the press.

Media targeted online and offline in the Philippines

 September 20, 2018: Media in the Philippines faces increased violence and threats, raising critical concerns for journalist safety and press freedom in the nation.

Bangladesh parliament passes draconian Digital Security Act

 September 20, 2018: Bangladesh Parliament has passed the controversial Digital Security Act, raising significant concerns over media freedom and expression.

PPP slams plan to lease out Radio Pakistan headquarter building

 September 20, 2018: The PPP criticizes the PTI government's plan to lease the Radio Pakistan headquarters, emphasizing the importance of national broadcasting institutions.

Radio journalist stabbed to death in Somalia

 September 19, 2018: Journalist Abdirisak Sa'id Osman was stabbed to death in Galkayo, Somalia, highlighting ongoing violence against media professionals there.

Radio Pakistan Headquarter building to be leased out

 September 19, 2018: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf government plans to lease the Radio Pakistan Headquarter, raising concerns among employees about workspace adequacy.

Foreign journalists' visas rejected ahead of Maldives elections

 September 17, 2018: Foreign journalists face visa rejections ahead of the Maldives presidential elections, raising concerns over media freedom and election scrutiny.

PEMRA to news channels: Refrain from airing content against judiciary

 September 17, 2018: PEMRA has directed TV channels to avoid airing content that undermines the judiciary, particularly regarding the Diamer Basha Dam Fund.

IFJ condemns Saudi-led coalition bombing of radio station in Yemen

 September 17, 2018: The IFJ condemns the Saudi-led coalition's airstrike on a radio station in Yemen's Hudaydah, killing four people and destroying media facilities.

Time magazine to be sold to tech billionaire, wife for $190 million

 September 17, 2018: Time Magazine is sold for $190 million to Salesforce co-founder Marc Benioff and his wife, continuing a trend of tech acquisitions in media.

Court orders arrest of NewsOne analyst Dr Shahid Masood

 September 14, 2018: A court in Islamabad has ordered the arrest of NewsOne analyst Dr Shahid Masood after his bail was rejected in a corruption case involving PTV.

Supreme Court accepts ARY presenter Arshad Sharif's unconditional apology

 September 14, 2018: Arshad Sharif's unconditional apology was accepted by the Supreme Court of Pakistan for discussing sub-judice matters on his show Power Play.

Veteran journalist Ashfak Bokhari passes away

 September 14, 2018: Veteran journalist Ashfak Bokhari, former president of Karachi Press Club, has passed away in Australia at the age of 75 due to liver cancer.

Bill to repeal 'Anti-Fake News' Act in Malaysia fails

 September 13, 2018: The Malaysian Senate rejected the Anti-Fake News (Abolition) Bill 2018, disappointing the Pakatan Harapan government and media freedom advocates.

Reuters journalists in Myanmar not jailed because of journalism: Suu Kyi

 September 13, 2018: Aung San Suu Kyi stated that two imprisoned Reuters journalists were jailed for breaking the law, not for their journalism, amidst global condemnation.

Sana Bucha quits Public TV

 September 13, 2018: Sana Bucha has resigned from Public News, emphasizing her commitment to her editorial integrity without compromise.

Myanmar army, government aim to silence independent journalism: UN

 September 12, 2018: The UN reported that Myanmar's military and government are suppressing independent journalism through legal persecution and arrests.

Drop in journalist killings in Pakistan masks decline in press freedom: CPJ report

 September 12, 2018: A CPJ report reveals that a decrease in journalist killings in Pakistan conceals a troubling decline in press freedom due to military pressures.

Journalist shot dead in Khanewal

 September 12, 2018: Muhammad Saeed Butt, a journalist in Khanewal, was shot dead by robbers during an attempted robbery, raising concerns over journalist safety.

Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan set to be freed

 September 11, 2018: Egyptian photojournalist Shawkan is set to be freed after serving five years in prison for his journalistic work, a decision welcomed by the IFJ.

AP appoints seasoned news manager in Asia

 September 11, 2018: The AP appoints Patrick Quinn as deputy director for newsgathering in Asia, enhancing news coverage from the region.

PEMRA conducts bidding for grant of five satellite TV broadcast station licences

 September 11, 2018: PEMRA has conducted bidding for five satellite TV broadcast station licences across various categories, marking a significant development in media regulations.

APNS says federal government owes Rs1.6b to newspapers in advertising liabilities

 September 11, 2018: The APNS highlights a Rs1.6 billion advertising liability owed by the federal government, threatening the survival of newspapers in Pakistan.

Hamid Mir contributes Rs1 million to dams fund

 September 11, 2018: Hamid Mir donates Rs1 million to the dams fund, highlighting the urgent need for water reservoirs in the region.

Information minister urges PBA to help media workers get outstanding salaries

 September 11, 2018: Information Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussain urges PBA to assist media workers in receiving their delayed salaries and highlights their welfare.

Najam Sethi joins AAP Media Network as president

 September 11, 2018: Najam Sethi has been appointed as president of AAP Media Network, introducing two new news channels to the local and international audiences.

Thailand shuts down journalists' forum on Rohingya Muslims

 September 10, 2018: Thailand police disrupted a journalists' forum focused on human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims by Myanmar's military officials.

Arrest warrants issued for Khaqan Abbasi; court issues notice to Cyril Almeida again

 September 10, 2018: The Lahore High Court issued bailable arrest warrants for Khaqan Abbasi for skipping hearings related to treason claims against Nawaz Sharif.

Nadeem Malik joins Hum News as senior vice president

 September 10, 2018: Nadeem Malik has joined Hum News as Senior Vice President, where he will host a new talk show following his departure from Samaa.

Founding editor of Qaumi Akhbar Ilyas Shakir passes away

 September 08, 2018: Ilyas Shakir, the founding editor of Qaumi Akhbar and a senior journalist, passed away in Karachi at the age of 67 after a prolonged illness.

IFJ reiterates its call on Egypt to free photojournalist

 September 07, 2018: The IFJ demands the release of photojournalist Shawkan as a verdict in his case looms in Egypt, highlighting concerns for press freedom.

Raza Rumi named director of Park Center for Independent Media

 September 07, 2018: Raza Rumi has been appointed as the director of the Park Center for Independent Media at Ithaca College, expanding his influence in independent journalism.

Two TOLO News journalists killed in Afghanistan double bombing

 September 06, 2018: Two journalists from TOLO News were killed in a double bombing in Kabul, highlighting the dangers faced by media professionals in Afghanistan.

Rehmat Shah Afridi plans to revive Frontier Post

 September 05, 2018: Rehmat Shah Afridi discusses plans to revive Frontier Post, reflecting on its history and challenges faced during his journalism career.

Britain calls for immediate release of Reuters journalists jailed in Myanmar

 September 04, 2018: Britain demands the immediate release of two Reuters journalists in Myanmar, citing press freedom concerns following their seven-year sentencing.

Editor arrested and charged with militancy in Indian-held Kashmir

 September 04, 2018: Asif Sultan, assistant editor of Kashmir Narrator, arrested for alleged militancy, raising serious concerns for press freedom in Indian-held Kashmir.

CPJ to release report on press freedom in Pakistan

 September 04, 2018: The Committee to Protect Journalists will release a report on press freedom in Pakistan, detailing increased intimidation faced by journalists.

Reuters Myanmar reporters jailed for seven years in landmark secrets case

 September 03, 2018: Two Reuters journalists in Myanmar were sentenced to seven years in prison for violating the Official Secrets Act in a landmark case for press freedom.