Media in Pakistan

 Published 8 years ago:  Egypt has arrested three journalists amidst growing concerns over media censorship and the government's crackdown on dissenting voices.

 Published 8 years ago:  Ahmad Gharabli wins first prize at the Arab Journalism Awards for his compelling photography of protests in Jerusalem amidst the fight against fake news.

 Published 8 years ago:  An armed break-in attempt at Saleem Safi's home in Islamabad injured a security guard and led to the attackers fleeing with stolen ammunition.

 Published 8 years ago:  PBA decries unlawful suspension of licensed TV channels, asserting it violates constitutional rights to speech and information.

 Published 8 years ago:  Egyptian authorities arrested the editor of the independent website Masr al-Arabia following a raid over coverage of presidential elections.

 Published 8 years ago:  RIUJ condemns the illegal arrest of Capital TV journalist Malik Abdul Jabbar and demands his immediate release from Sialkot Police custody.

 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:  The Supreme Court of Pakistan mandates that all TV channels and newspapers pay pending staff salaries by April 30 to avoid contempt of court.

 Published 8 years ago:  Dawn expresses alarm over the blackout of Geo Television, warning it could destabilize journalism in Pakistan and calls for investigation.

 Published 8 years ago:  The CPNE has announced a new 17-member working committee to promote the objectives of the Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors.

 Published 8 years ago:  A woman shot three individuals at YouTube's headquarters in California before taking her own life, prompting a police investigation into the motive.

 Published 8 years ago:  The CPJ urges for the immediate restoration of Geo TV access amid reports of significant blockages across major Pakistani cities.

 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:  Senior journalist Inamullah Khattak defends his right to question Maryam Nawaz after facing criticism for his inquiries at the Accountability Court.

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has ordered cable operators to restore Geo Television channels to their original positions within 24 hours to avoid license cancellation.

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Zeeshan Ashraf Butt was murdered on a phone call while investigating a tax issue in Sialkot, allegedly by a local politician.

 Published 8 years ago:  Turkey has issued a new arrest warrant for exiled journalist Can Dündar, prompting calls from CPJ to drop the politically motivated case.

 Published 8 years ago:  Israeli authorities are urged to investigate injuries to journalists during Gaza Strip protests, with at least 10 journalists reported injured.

 Published 8 years ago:  Sudanese court sentences two journalists to prison for false news and two others for defamation, escalating government repression of the press.

 Published 8 years ago:  South Asia Media Defenders Network highlights concerning pattern of journalist attacks, calling for improved protections in the region.

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ calls for an immediate investigation into the murder of journalist Zeeshan Ashraf Butt in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for journalist safety.

 Published 8 years ago:  A seminar in Islamabad emphasized the importance of empowering women in media, addressing challenges and promoting equal opportunities.

 Published 8 years ago:  Two police officers in Veracruz were sentenced for their role in the 2015 murder of journalist Moisés Sánchez, yet key suspects remain at large.

 Published 8 years ago:  Kenyan police assaulted journalists at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta Airport, prompting calls for an investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

 Published 8 years ago:  A journalist from Nawa-i-Waqt was shot dead by a union council chairman in Sialkot, marking the second journalist killed in Pakistan this year.

 Published 8 years ago:  A journalist, Shah Zaman Mehsud, was abducted from Tank city by unidentified men on Sunday night, escalating concerns over press freedom.

 Published 8 years ago:  A prosecutor reveals that the murder of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his fiancée was likely a contract killing, sparking mass protests.

 Published 8 years ago:  Police have arrested a truck driver in connection with the murder of journalist Sandeep Sharma, raising concerns over safety for reporters in India.