Media in Pakistan

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Veteran journalist Masood Ashar passes away

Veteran journalist Masood Ashar passes away

 Published 4 years ago:  Masood Ashar’s real name was Masood Ahmed Khan; he was born on February 10, 1931, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh

Nadeem Malik refuses to appear before FIA

Nadeem Malik refuses to appear before FIA

 Published 4 years ago:  FIA had asked Nadeem Malik to appear at its headquarters on July 6 with 'all relevant information, documents, and evidence'

Pakistan-England series to be broadcast through UK-based channel

Pakistan-England series to be broadcast through UK-based channel

 Published 4 years ago:  A crisis-like situation had emerged after the federal Cabinet refused to approve the telecast through an Indian network

RSF names Imran Khan among 37 'predators of press freedom'

RSF names Imran Khan among 37 'predators of press freedom'

 Published 4 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders describes prime minister as 'predator since taking offi

FIA summons Samaa presenter Nadeem Malik

FIA summons Samaa presenter Nadeem Malik

 Published 4 years ago:  Nadeem Malik has been asked to appear with relevant information over his remarks on Arshad Malik's case during his show

Nawa-i-Waqt workers launch nationwide protests

Nawa-i-Waqt workers launch nationwide protests

 Published 4 years ago:  A large number of journalists participated in the Islamabad protest to show solidarity with Nawa-i-Waqt staff members

RISJA celebrates Sports Journalism Day

RISJA celebrates Sports Journalism Day

 Published 4 years ago:  Minister of State for Information Farrukh Habib praised the dedication of sports journalists in supporting athletes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a function organized by the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association to celebrate International Sports Journalism Day.

PFUJ condemns Dawn for trying to remove permanent employees

PFUJ condemns Dawn for trying to remove permanent employees

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ says Dawn asked correspondents in Faisalabad and Multan to sign resignation documents so they could be rehired on contract

PFUJ concerned over Minister Fawad Chaudhry's statement

PFUJ concerned over Minister Fawad Chaudhry's statement

 Published 4 years ago:  The federal information and broadcasting minister said on TV that some journalists stage attacks for seeking political asylum abroad

PM Imran Khan's media talk during Naran visit censored

PM Imran Khan's media talk during Naran visit censored

 Published 4 years ago:  One of the questions asked by journalists was about the compensation money promised to the victims of the October 5, 2008 earthquake

Islamabad High Court dismisses Asad Toor's petition

Islamabad High Court dismisses Asad Toor's petition

 Published 4 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has asked the FIA to continue the investigation against Toor

Daily Times forced to take down story about governor Punjab's US visit

Daily Times forced to take down story about governor Punjab's US visit

 Published 4 years ago:  The article criticized the lavish welcome given to Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, during his recent visit to the US

Hamid Mir terms Islamabad most dangerous city for journalists

Hamid Mir terms Islamabad most dangerous city for journalists

 Published 4 years ago:  Writing for Bangladeshi newspaper Naya Diganta, Hamid Mir names several Pakistani journalists who were killed but their killers remain free

Govt pays off Rs700m in outstanding dues to media houses: minister

Govt pays off Rs700m in outstanding dues to media houses: minister

 Published 4 years ago:  Chaudhry Fawad says if media organizations still don’t pay salaries to journalists, it would be unfair

PFUJ hails Sindh Assembly for adoption of Journalist Protection Bill

PFUJ hails Sindh Assembly for adoption of Journalist Protection Bill

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ appreciates the positive conduct and efforts of Sindh Assembly and Cabinet members

PFUJ seeks clarification from PM Khan over Gill's statement

PFUJ seeks clarification from PM Khan over Gill's statement

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ expresses concern over Gill’s statement that PTI government would control current affairs programs on TV and finalize the list of guests

When satire sank two editors

When satire sank two editors

 Published 4 years ago:  Muslim League government in Punjab promulgated the Public Safety Act, prompting a biting satire from Ibrahim Jalees titled Public Safety Razor

Women journalists demand gender audit in all media houses

Women journalists demand gender audit in all media houses

 Published 4 years ago:  The protesters demand the government press media owners to pay all pending wages of women journalists and reinstate those who lost their jobs

Four fake journalists arrested in Jhang

Four fake journalists arrested in Jhang

 Published 4 years ago:  Saira Khizar Hayat, Mohammed Fayyaz, Abu Bakr and Liaquat Ali were imposing fines of Rs25,000 each on various local petrol pumps

IHC suspends FIA notice to journalist Bilal Ghauri

IHC suspends FIA notice to journalist Bilal Ghauri

 Published 4 years ago:  The chief justice said the court has repeatedly pointed out that fundamental rights should be taken care of

Working journalists become party in Swat Press Club case

Working journalists become party in Swat Press Club case

 Published 4 years ago:  The division bench of Peshawar High Court allowed the working journalists to become a party in the press club dispute case for hearing

Dutch female journalist arrested for helping Afghan refugee

Dutch female journalist arrested for helping Afghan refugee

 Published 4 years ago:  Ingeborg Beugel was arrested on 13 June accused of 'facilitating the illegal stay of a foreigner in Greece'

Sri Lankan female journalists start #MeToo campaign against sexual harassment

Sri Lankan female journalists start #MeToo campaign against sexual harassment

 Published 4 years ago:  Claims began after journalist Sarah Kellapatha tweeted that a male colleague threatened to rape her while working at an unnamed newspaper from 2010-17

FIA summons journalist Bilal Ghauri over YouTube videos

FIA summons journalist Bilal Ghauri over YouTube videos

 Published 4 years ago:  The summons was issued in response to a complaint by Syed Abbas Mohiuddin, a former member of the Provincial Assembly of Attock

US seizes three dozen Iranian news websites

US seizes three dozen Iranian news websites

 Published 4 years ago:  US says 33 of the seized websites were used by Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union for spreading propaganda and disinformation

Samaa TV bought by PTI leader: reports

Samaa TV bought by PTI leader: reports

 Published 4 years ago:  Muhammad Asim Naseer, a senior broadcast journalist says Samaa has been sold for Rs3.65 billion

Pakistan partners with Facebook to fight COVID misinformation

Pakistan partners with Facebook to fight COVID misinformation

 Published 4 years ago:  Over 32 million people received authoritative information regarding COVID prevention and vaccination through social media messaging campaigns

Journalist Protection Bill submitted to KP Assembly

Journalist Protection Bill submitted to KP Assembly

 Published 4 years ago:  PPP legislator Nighat Yasmin Orakzai has submitted the bill