Media in Pakistan

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Journalist Farhan Hussain seeks security after receiving death threats

Journalist Farhan Hussain seeks security after receiving death threats

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalist Farhan Hussain, who has received death threats and sought security from various authorities, faces inadequate protection. Despite an FIR against unknown assailants and appeals to high officials, there has been no progress. The PFUJ and Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists demand immediate action to safeguard Hussain.

Radio journalist gunned down in Somalia

Radio journalist gunned down in Somalia

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DawnNews terminates contracts of program presenters, others

DawnNews terminates contracts of program presenters, others

 Published 7 years ago:  DawnNews Television has issued termination notices to anchors Baqir Sajjad Syed and Jawad Ahmed Siddiqi, along with their team members, citing financial crunch. JournalismPakistan.com reported these terminations, affecting producers, researchers, and coordinators, with notices ending on November 27.

Waqt News sacks all staff, ceases operations

Waqt News sacks all staff, ceases operations

 Published 7 years ago:  Waqt News Television has shut down operations in Pakistan, sacking all staff after 10 years of broadcasting. The closure followed the termination of hundreds of employees, including top anchor Matiullah Jan. Protests by journalist unions erupted, demanding answers from the Nawa-i-Waqt Media Group.