Misinformation and Fake News

 Published 7 years ago:  Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry supports National Press Club's initiative to eliminate fake journalists, urging other clubs to follow suit.

 Published 7 years ago:  The Foreign Office addresses fake news regarding Pakistan-Israel relations attributed to the foreign minister and urges action against misinformation.

 Published 7 years ago:  Senior journalists highlight the danger of fake news and social media undermining true journalism practices.

 Published 7 years ago:  Brazil's President-elect Bolsonaro threatens media funding cuts, targeting press freedom amid fears of retaliation against journalists.

 Published 7 years ago:  The Malaysian Senate rejected the Anti-Fake News (Abolition) Bill 2018, disappointing the Pakatan Harapan government and media freedom advocates.

 Published 7 years ago:  WhatsApp's new campaign in Pakistan aims to combat fake news ahead of the July 25 elections by educating users on identifying false information.

 Published 7 years ago:  Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko faked his death to evade an assassination attempt, revealing the pressures faced by dissenting voices.

 Published 7 years ago:  Masood Malik, APP's Managing Director, emphasizes the need for accuracy in journalism amidst the rise of fake news and citizen journalism.

 Published 8 years ago:  On World Book and Copyright Day, experts urge the enforcement of journalists' moral rights to combat misinformation and uphold content authenticity.

 Published 8 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders and top broadcasters have launched a new initiative to combat fake news through trust and transparency standards for journalists.

 Published 8 years ago:  Indian Prime Minister Modi withdraws proposed rules to punish journalists for fake news after backlash, preserving press freedom ahead of elections.

 Published 8 years ago:  The Malaysian government's 'Anti-Fake News' bill imposes severe penalties ahead of general elections, prompting criticism from media unions.

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad protested against fake cases filed against Naushahro Feroz reporters, demanding immediate action from the Sindh government.

 Published 8 years ago:  Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has ordered The News and Jang to publish a clarification regarding a fake news article attributed to him.

 Published 8 years ago:  The PBA supports the Supreme Court's suo moto notice in the Axact fake degrees scandal, emphasizing the need to prevent criminal elements in media.

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists names global Press Oppressors as Trump announces his Fake Media awards, highlighting threats to press freedom.

 Published 8 years ago:  Cybercriminals are exploiting fake news as a profitable business model, creating bogus media and manipulating social media for financial gain.

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has instructed TV channels to refrain from broadcasting fake news, emphasizing adherence to media regulations and credibility standards.

 Published 8 years ago:  Dunya Television and DawnNews aired fake news about Indian soldiers killed in a clash with China, drawing strong condemnation from both Beijing and New Delhi.

 Published 9 years ago:  Jimmy Wales launches Wikitribune to combat fake news through collaborative, evidence-based journalism powered by community involvement.

 Published 9 years ago:  Facebook enhances its initiative against fake news by introducing educational tips to identify and report false information in news feeds.

 Published 9 years ago:  EBay founder Pierre Omidyar pledges $100 million to combat fake news through supportive investigative journalism and independent media initiatives.

 Published 9 years ago:  A reporter has been booked by Gilgit-Baltistan Police for publishing fake news about the region's minister, Iqbal Hasan, and attempted blackmail.

 Published 9 years ago:  Nine TV channels face PEMRA notices for broadcasting false news about a plane crash in Kallar Syedan, risking fines or license cancellations.

 Published 9 years ago:  Singer Hadiqa Kiani addresses fake news about her arrest at Heathrow Airport while she was actually in Lahore celebrating her nephew's birthday.

 Published 9 years ago:  In 2016, Pakistan's media faced bans, fines, and the rise of fake news amid critical incidents impacting journalism and civil-military relations.

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif issued a nuclear threat to Israel after being misled by a fake news report, leading to international clarification.

 Published 9 years ago:  Axact's executive Umair Hamid faces US charges for his role in a $140 million fake degree scheme impacting thousands of consumers.