Media in Pakistan

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Saudi-led strike on Yemen TV station kills four

Saudi-led strike on Yemen TV station kills four

 Published 8 years ago:  A Saudi-led air strike on a Yemen TV station in Sanaa killed four guards, intensifying tensions in the capital following recent violence.

PEMRA Council recommends fines on BOL for hate campaign

PEMRA Council recommends fines on BOL for hate campaign

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has recommended fines on BOL News for a hate campaign aired in Aisay Nahin Chalay Ga, following multiple complaints from notable figures.

Winners announced for rights-based CEJ-CCCP Reporting Awards

Winners announced for rights-based CEJ-CCCP Reporting Awards

 Published 8 years ago:  The CEJ and CCPP have announced the winners of the 2017 Rights-Based Reporting Awards recognizing outstanding journalism in various categories.

67 percent Pakistanis felt certain TV program, drama was inappropriate for family viewership: survey

67 percent Pakistanis felt certain TV program, drama was inappropriate for family viewership: survey

 Published 8 years ago:  A recent survey reveals that 67% of Pakistanis find certain TV dramas inappropriate for family viewership, raising concerns about media content.

Sudan targets newspapers, journalists with confiscations and draconian legislation

Sudan targets newspapers, journalists with confiscations and draconian legislation

 Published 8 years ago:  Sudan's authorities have intensified press censorship by confiscating opposition newspapers and proposing draconian legislation that threatens journalistic freedom.

IFJ calls for independent investigation into killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia

IFJ calls for independent investigation into killing of reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ calls for an independent investigation into the killing of journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, amid charges against three suspects.

AP names Brad Foss as its new global business editor

AP names Brad Foss as its new global business editor

 Published 8 years ago:  Brad Foss has been appointed as the new global business editor at The Associated Press, overseeing coverage of business and finance worldwide.

IFJ deeply concerned about fate of 30 TV journalists held by Houthis

IFJ deeply concerned about fate of 30 TV journalists held by Houthis

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ expresses grave concern for 30 journalists held by Houthis in Yemen, urging their immediate release and respect for press freedom.

Aamir Ghauri returns to The News; appointed Islamabad resident editor

Aamir Ghauri returns to The News; appointed Islamabad resident editor

 Published 8 years ago:  Aamir Ghauri is appointed as the new Resident Editor of The News in Islamabad after a five-year vacancy, returning to a pivotal role in journalism.

Russia registers nine US media outlets as 'foreign agents'

Russia registers nine US media outlets as 'foreign agents'

 Published 8 years ago:  Russia designates nine US media outlets, including Voice of America, as 'foreign agents' under new legislation aimed at international media.

Peace activist reported missing, police say

Peace activist reported missing, police say

 Published 8 years ago:  A Pakistani peace activist, Raza Mehmood Khan, has been reported missing, raising concerns amid a wave of disappearances in the country.

Yemeni TV employees killed, others taken hostage by Houthi forces

Yemeni TV employees killed, others taken hostage by Houthi forces

 Published 8 years ago:  Houthi forces attacked Yemen Today TV in Sanaa, killing guards and taking employees hostage, raising concerns about press freedom in Yemen.

ABC News suspends investigative reporter for erroneous report

ABC News suspends investigative reporter for erroneous report

 Published 8 years ago:  ABC News suspends investigative reporter Brian Ross for four weeks after an erroneous report about Michael Flynn and Donald Trump's actions.

Malta arrests eight in probe into journalist's killing

Malta arrests eight in probe into journalist's killing

 Published 8 years ago:  Malta has arrested eight individuals in connection with the murder of investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, according to Prime Minister Joseph Muscat.

RIUJ calls off protest after minister assures review of controversial Section 5

RIUJ calls off protest after minister assures review of controversial Section 5

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ ended its protest after assurances from the information minister regarding the review of the controversial Section 5 of the PEMRA Act.

RIUJ demands legislation on service structure for electronic media

RIUJ demands legislation on service structure for electronic media

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ urges the government to legislate on electronic media service structures and repeal PEMRA's controversial blackout provisions.

Seventh journalist killed in India this year

Seventh journalist killed in India this year

 Published 8 years ago:  Naveen Gupta, a journalist in India, was shot dead in Bilhaur, marking the seventh journalist killed this year amidst rising violence against reporters.

Eight journalists arrested in Nepal

Eight journalists arrested in Nepal

 Published 8 years ago:  Eight journalists arrested in Nepal amid election security concerns, prompting condemnation from the IFJ and FNJ for press freedom violations.

Channel 24 journalist among 37 injured in terrorist attack in Peshawar

Channel 24 journalist among 37 injured in terrorist attack in Peshawar

 Published 8 years ago:  A Channel 24 journalist was among 37 injured in a terrorist attack at Peshawar's Agricultural University, with nine fatalities reported.

PEMRA tells Sindhi TV channels not to portray Sindhis as extremists

PEMRA tells Sindhi TV channels not to portray Sindhis as extremists

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has instructed Sindhi TV channels to stop portraying Sindhis as extremists, emphasizing adherence to the Electronic Media Code of Conduct.

BuzzFeed to cut jobs to focus on advertising

BuzzFeed to cut jobs to focus on advertising

 Published 8 years ago:  BuzzFeed will cut approximately 100 jobs to reorganize its advertising efforts amid disappointing revenues and to adapt to a challenging market.

Icebox containing two heads found outside broadcaster in Mexico

Icebox containing two heads found outside broadcaster in Mexico

 Published 8 years ago:  An icebox with two severed heads and a threatening note was found outside Televisa in Guadalajara, highlighting the ongoing violence from organized crime.

Asian Women Sports Journalists Workshop starts in Beirut

Asian Women Sports Journalists Workshop starts in Beirut

 Published 8 years ago:  The 2nd Asian Women Sports Journalists Workshop commenced in Beirut, uniting 28 female journalists from 10 Asian countries to enhance sports journalism.

RIUJ protest demanding repeal of Section 5 of PEMRA Act continues

RIUJ protest demanding repeal of Section 5 of PEMRA Act continues

 Published 8 years ago:  A protest by the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists continues, demanding the repeal of Section 5 of the PEMRA Act for press freedom.

Journalist Khalil Afridi released, faces further interrogation

Journalist Khalil Afridi released, faces further interrogation

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Khalil Afridi has been released after four days of detention, but faces further interrogation regarding explosive found in his rented car.

Time Inc. sale highlights economic, political turmoil in media

Time Inc. sale highlights economic, political turmoil in media

 Published 8 years ago:  The sale of Time Inc. underscores the challenges facing print media amid economic turmoil and political controversies in the Trump era.

Vietnam court jails blogger for seven years for 'propaganda' over spill

Vietnam court jails blogger for seven years for 'propaganda' over spill

 Published 8 years ago:  A Vietnamese court sentenced blogger Nguyen Van Hoa to seven years for propaganda, following protests over a major environmental disaster.

Winners of CEJ-ICRC Humanitarian Reporting Awards announced

Winners of CEJ-ICRC Humanitarian Reporting Awards announced

 Published 8 years ago:  The CEJ-ICRC Humanitarian Reporting Awards recognized outstanding journalists in Karachi, honoring Islam Gul Afridi, Shazia Hassan, and Khawar Khan.