Media in Pakistan

 Published 7 years ago:  Cyril Almeida of Dawn newspaper was awarded the International Press Institute's World Press Freedom Hero Award for his courageous journalism.

 Published 7 years ago:  Australian Federal Police raided ABC offices in Sydney, raising serious concerns about press freedom and media intimidation in Australia.

 Published 7 years ago:  The Uyghur Human Rights Project reveals that 58 journalists have been detained in Xinjiang, raising serious concerns over freedom of expression in China.

 Published 7 years ago:  Australian Federal Police raided journalist Annika Smethurst's home over a 2018 story, raising serious concerns about press freedom in Australia.

 Published 7 years ago:  A Washington memorial honors 22 journalists killed in 2018, including Jamal Khashoggi, highlighting threats to press freedom worldwide.

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas calls Human Rights Minister Dr. Shireen Mazari's allegations against him ridiculous and challenges her to provide proof.

 Published 7 years ago:  Fawad Chaudhry criticized the Information Ministry's inability to engage with global media, highlighting a lack of capacity to address key issues.

 Published 7 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ demand justice after police unjustly raided journalist Shahid Sultan's home, traumatizing his family in Rawalpindi.

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ criticizes PEMRA's ban on discussions regarding judicial references, asserting it violates freedom of speech as per the Constitution of Pakistan.

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ expresses deep concern over references against judges, including Qazi Faez Isa, viewing it as government pressure on the judiciary.

 Published 7 years ago:  Al-Jazeera's bureau in Sudan has been shut down, raising concerns over media freedom amidst rising tensions between military and civilian forces.

 Published 7 years ago:  Jamil Akhtar, affectionately known as Daddy, passed away at 79, remembered for his dedication and impactful role at Khaleej Times and Dawn.

 Published 7 years ago:  Sindh High Court orders the provincial government to pay outstanding dues to newspapers, addressing financial hardships faced by media outlets.

 Published 7 years ago:  Gohar Wazir, a reporter arrested in Bannu while covering a protest, has been released after confirmation of his journalistic duties.

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the arrest of Khyber News reporter Gohar Wazir, emphasizing the need for press freedom and independent reporting in Pakistan.

 Published 7 years ago:  Idrees Bakhtair, a respected journalist and former PFUJ president, has sadly passed away in Karachi, leaving a significant void in Pakistani journalism.

 Published 7 years ago:  Pakistani authorities must release journalist Gohar Wazir, arrested for covering protests of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, asserts CPJ.

 Published 7 years ago:  The Khyber Union of Journalists demands the release of reporter Gohar Wazir, highlighting ongoing issues with press freedom in Pakistan.

 Published 7 years ago:  The RIUJ protests outside Parliament over unpaid wages, prompting the National Assembly to address the issue through a standing committee report.

 Published 7 years ago:  Khyber News reporter Gohar Wazir was arrested after interviewing MNA Mohsin Dawar and covering a Pashtun Tahafuz Movement protest.

 Published 7 years ago:  A mine explosion in eastern Chad killed four soldiers and a journalist amid ongoing Boko Haram attacks on army positions.

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ urges media organizations to pay outstanding wages to workers before Eid, highlighting the alarming financial crisis faced by journalists.

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA issues a show-cause notice to NewsOne TV for airing defamatory content against NAB Chairman Javed Iqbal, demanding a written explanation.

 Published 7 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns the withdrawal of advertising from Dawn, threatening the newspaper's editorial independence and financial viability.

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA has issued notices to ARY News and two other channels for irresponsible reporting and inappropriate content related to serious criminal cases.

 Published 7 years ago:  Three activists in Bangladesh were arrested under internet security laws, raising concerns over freedom of expression and governmental censorship.

 Published 7 years ago:  Nai Baat Media Network has surprised employees by paying four salaries in one month, setting a positive precedent in the media industry.

 Published 7 years ago:  Nigeria has charged journalist Jones Abiri with cybercrimes and terrorism for allegations from 2016, escalating government pressure on press freedom.