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Cartoonist says The Nation has not officially sacked him

Cartoonist says The Nation has not officially sacked him

 Published 6 years ago:  Cartoonist Khalid Hussain whose artwork mocked Prime Minister Imran Khan and was deemed offensive by readers, says The Nation has not sacked him formally.

The Nation fires cartoonist over Imran Khan cartoon

The Nation fires cartoonist over Imran Khan cartoon

 Published 6 years ago:  A cartoonist whose artwork mocked Prime Minister Imran Khan and was deemed offensive by readers is fired.

AP photographer injured as Haitian senator opens fire

AP photographer injured as Haitian senator opens fire

 Published 6 years ago:  A Haitian Senator opens fire at a crowd of protesters, injuring AP photographer journalist Chery Dieu-Nalio.

IFJ condemns government exam in China for getting press credentials

IFJ condemns government exam in China for getting press credentials

 Published 6 years ago:  China is to launch a compulsory loyalty exam that all journalists in the country have to take before applying or renewing their press credentials.

 The Nation apologizes for cartoon deemed offensive

The Nation apologizes for cartoon deemed offensive

 Published 6 years ago:  The Nation apologizes for a cartoon mocking Prime Minister Imran Khan which was deemed offensive by readers.

Fahd Husain quits Express Group, joins Dawn as resident editor

Fahd Husain quits Express Group, joins Dawn as resident editor

 Published 6 years ago:  Fahd Husain, the executive editor of The Express Tribune and executive director news at Express News Television is quitting the media group to join Dawn.

Job cuts at Aaj News

Job cuts at Aaj News

 Published 6 years ago:  Aaj News Television has laid off about a dozen employees from its Lahore and Islamabad offices, including assignment editors, reporters, and camerapersons. The terminations were reportedly abrupt, with no prior notice and no payment for three months' salaries as required by contract.

AFP launches 2019 Kate Webb Prize for Asian journalists

AFP launches 2019 Kate Webb Prize for Asian journalists

 Published 6 years ago:  Agence France-Presse launches the 2019 Kate Webb Prize to recognize exceptional Asian journalists doing difficult and dangerous work across the region.

Journalist killed as Afghan election campaign season ends

Journalist killed as Afghan election campaign season ends

 Published 6 years ago:  An Afghan journalist wounded by a roadside bomb dies as candidates standing in the presidential election campaign for the last time.

24 News terminates Malikwal correspondent Sajid Mughal

24 News terminates Malikwal correspondent Sajid Mughal

 Published 6 years ago:  24 News has terminated Sajid Mughal, their Malikwal correspondent, reportedly due to pressure from a political figure. Mughal had recently reported on an audio involving Muhammad Khan Bhatti, which led to his house being occupied and false FIRs filed against him. He claims his dismissal was without a show-cause notice or reason.

Too little too late: Nawa-e-Waqt staffers get one-month wage

Too little too late: Nawa-e-Waqt staffers get one-month wage

 Published 6 years ago:  A senior journalist questions Nawa-e-Waqt’s decision to pay July 2019 wages to its staff while not disbursing salaries for the first six months of the year.

Gharidah calls for women's representation on proposed media body

Gharidah calls for women's representation on proposed media body

 Published 6 years ago:  Television presenter Gharidah Farooqi calls for representation of women in the proposed association of news professionals.

Klasra says government pressure led to their program's closure

Klasra says government pressure led to their program's closure

 Published 6 years ago:  Television analyst Rauf Klasra discloses their program on Aap News was stopped because he along with Amir Mateen exposed the corrupt ministers.

Association of news professionals proposed

Association of news professionals proposed

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior electronic media professionals decided to form an association of news directors and editors to face the growing challenges to freedom of expression.

Egypt arrests three journalists, blocks websites

Egypt arrests three journalists, blocks websites

 Published 6 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on the Egyptian authorities to release journalists arrested covering anti-government protests.

Aap News discontinues talk show Aap Kay Muqabil

Aap News discontinues talk show Aap Kay Muqabil

 Published 6 years ago:  Aap News managers stop airing popular talk show Aap Kay Muqabil.

Dawn journalist highlights plight of unpaid Nawa-e-Waqt staff

Dawn journalist highlights plight of unpaid Nawa-e-Waqt staff

 Published 6 years ago:  Dawn journalist Khaleeq Kiani highlights the plight of Nawa-e-Waqt staff saying they remain unpaid for the last eight months.

IFJ and PFUJ reject proposed media courts

IFJ and PFUJ reject proposed media courts

 Published 6 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists and the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists reject Pakistani government's plan to set up media tribunals.

UNESCO boss condemns journalist Mirza Waseem Baig's murder

UNESCO boss condemns journalist Mirza Waseem Baig's murder

 Published 6 years ago:  The Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, calls for a probe into the killing of 92 News journalist Mirza Waseem Baig.

Gunman threatens to kill VSH News journalist

Gunman threatens to kill VSH News journalist

 Published 6 years ago:  A VSH News Television journalist, Iqbal Baloch, received a death threat from an armed man in the Kala Pul area. The incident occurred in broad daylight when the gunman intercepted Baloch’s car. VSH News reports ongoing harassment and threats against its journalists.

Integrity lost

Integrity lost

 Published 6 years ago:  In this reflection, the author expresses skepticism about the state of journalism in Pakistan, arguing that integrity has eroded in favor of sensationalism and profit. The writer critiques contemporary media for prioritizing revenue over truth and ethical reporting.

Plan for media courts sparks fears for press freedom

Plan for media courts sparks fears for press freedom

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistani government plans to launch specialist media courts spark a furious backlash from media and rights advocates.

PM's special assistant alleges Arif Hameed Bhatti is a drunkard

PM's special assistant alleges Arif Hameed Bhatti is a drunkard

 Published 6 years ago:  Naeem ul Haq, a special assistant to the prime minister says GNN Television’s Arif Hamid Bhatti is a drunkard and lies about him.

CPJ concerned about Pakistan media court initiative

CPJ concerned about Pakistan media court initiative

 Published 6 years ago:  The federal cabinet approves an initiative to establish specialized courts aimed at resolving media-related issues in Pakistan.

Bahria Town serves defamation notice on Dawn, claims Express Tribune

Bahria Town serves defamation notice on Dawn, claims Express Tribune

 Published 6 years ago:  Express Tribune says that property tycoon, Malik Riaz, has served defamation notice on Dawn for running stories against Bahria Town’s projects in Karachi.

IJU goes to court over internet shutdown in occupied Kashmir

IJU goes to court over internet shutdown in occupied Kashmir

 Published 6 years ago:  Indian Journalist Union goes to court against the Anuradha Bhasin writ petition challenging the communications lockdown in Jammu and Kashmir.

Cyril Almeida back on Dawn op-ed pages

Cyril Almeida back on Dawn op-ed pages

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Cyril Almeida makes a comeback to the editorial pages of Dawn, after almost eight months.

RIUJ stages protest against sackings at GNN

RIUJ stages protest against sackings at GNN

 Published 6 years ago:  Media persons, led by Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ), stage a protest in front of GNN Television offices for firing staffers.