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Pakistan and UAE state news agencies to share content

Pakistan and UAE state news agencies to share content

 Published 5 years ago:  Pakistan and UAE state news agencies agree to share content, enhancing cooperation and the flow of information between the two countries.

Late Mushahidullah wins defamation case against Dunya News

Late Mushahidullah wins defamation case against Dunya News

 Published 5 years ago:  Ofcom rules in favor of late Senator Mushahidullah Khan in defamation case against Dunya News for false allegations made by an analyst.

PFUJ-led countrywide protests on May 28

PFUJ-led countrywide protests on May 28

 Published 5 years ago:  PFUJ has announced nationwide protests on May 28 to condemn the assault on journalist Asad Ali Toor and demand justice for media workers.

Journalists protest attack on Asad Toor

Journalists protest attack on Asad Toor

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan protest against the violent attack on reporter Asad Ali Toor, demanding justice and accountability for media personnel.

Journalists in Indian-held Kashmir under pressure: report

Journalists in Indian-held Kashmir under pressure: report

 Published 5 years ago:  Kashmiri journalists in Indian-held Kashmir face severe pressure and repression, impacting their ability to report freely in the region.

Karachi journalists harassed amid COVID-19

Karachi journalists harassed amid COVID-19

 Published 5 years ago:  Karachi journalists face harassment from police while covering COVID-19 restrictions, raising serious concerns about press freedom in the region.

PFUJ condemns attack on Asad, calls for assailants' arrest

PFUJ condemns attack on Asad, calls for assailants' arrest

 Published 5 years ago:  PFUJ denounces the brutal attack on journalist Asad Ali Toor, demanding the immediate arrest of the assailants to protect press freedom.

Journalist Asad Toor injured by unidentified assailants

Journalist Asad Toor injured by unidentified assailants

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist Asad Toor was severely injured in his Islamabad apartment by unidentified assailants on Tuesday night, leading to an investigation.

Indian police visit Twitter office to serve notice about inquiry

Indian police visit Twitter office to serve notice about inquiry

 Published 5 years ago:  Indian police visited Twitter's office to serve a notice regarding an inquiry into the tagging of a BJP spokesman's post as 'manipulated media'.

Iran journalist Najaf Mehdipour imprisoned, no charges disclosed

Iran journalist Najaf Mehdipour imprisoned, no charges disclosed

 Published 5 years ago:  Iranian journalist Najaf Mehdipour faces imprisonment without disclosed charges, raising concerns over press freedom in Iran.

COVID-19 vaccination center inaugurated at NPC Pindi camp office

COVID-19 vaccination center inaugurated at NPC Pindi camp office

 Published 5 years ago:  A COVID-19 vaccination center for journalists has been inaugurated at the NPC Pindi camp office to support frontline workers during the pandemic.

American editor detained in Myanmar

American editor detained in Myanmar

 Published 5 years ago:  An American journalist, Danny Fenster, was detained at Yangon International Airport in Myanmar amid ongoing political unrest and a crackdown on the press.

Srinagar journalist gets death threats for COVID-19 funding report

Srinagar journalist gets death threats for COVID-19 funding report

 Published 5 years ago:  Srinagar journalist Raqib Hameed Naik has received death threats after a report on COVID-19 funding connected to Hindu organizations.

Government to grant industry status to media soon: Firdous

Government to grant industry status to media soon: Firdous

 Published 5 years ago:  The Punjab government plans to grant industry status to the media, aiming to resolve issues faced by journalists and provide economic support.

Media organizations alarmed by police harassment of journalists in Malaysia

Media organizations alarmed by police harassment of journalists in Malaysia

 Published 5 years ago:  Media organizations in Malaysia express alarm over increased police harassment of journalists, calling for immediate government action.

Activists call for fresh probe into killings of Turkish journalists

Activists call for fresh probe into killings of Turkish journalists

 Published 5 years ago:  Media rights groups demand a fresh investigation into the killings of two Turkish journalists, following mafia boss Sedat Peker's explosive allegations.

Remembering legendary journalist Abdul Karim Abid

Remembering legendary journalist Abdul Karim Abid

 Published 5 years ago:  Today marks the 16th death anniversary of Abdul Karim Abid, a pioneering journalist whose contributions to media in Pakistan remain influential.

Webinar analyzes media coverage of Israeli aggression in Palestine

Webinar analyzes media coverage of Israeli aggression in Palestine

 Published 5 years ago:  The University of Okara hosted a webinar analyzing media coverage of Israeli aggression in Palestine, highlighting critical issues and global perspectives.

Meet some of Pakistan's talented female sports journalists

Meet some of Pakistan's talented female sports journalists

 Published 5 years ago:  Several talented Pakistani female sports journalists are making strides in a male-dominated field, showcasing their unique challenges and triumphs.

Pakistani teen dies in TikTok fake suicide stunt gone wrong

Pakistani teen dies in TikTok fake suicide stunt gone wrong

 Published 5 years ago:  A 19-year-old Pakistani teen died while filming a TikTok video, mistakenly shooting himself with a loaded gun during a fake suicide stunt.

PFUJ welcomes Journalist Protection Bill

PFUJ welcomes Journalist Protection Bill

 Published 5 years ago:  PFUJ welcomes the Journalist Protection Bill, urging for enhanced powers and inclusion of stakeholders to ensure journalists' safety and press freedom.

Journalist Protection Bill introduced in National Assembly

Journalist Protection Bill introduced in National Assembly

 Published 5 years ago:  The Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Bill, 2021, aims to ensure journalists' safety and freedom of expression in Pakistan.

Pakistani-origin journalist guilty of deceitfully securing Princess Diana interview

Pakistani-origin journalist guilty of deceitfully securing Princess Diana interview

 Published 5 years ago:  A recent inquiry revealed that Pakistani-origin journalist Martin Bashir deceitfully secured a 1995 interview with Princess Diana through forged documents.

Modernization of PTV, Radio Pakistan soon: minister

Modernization of PTV, Radio Pakistan soon: minister

 Published 5 years ago:  Chaudhry Fawad Hussain announced plans to modernize PTV and Radio Pakistan with digital transmission and podcasting to reach a broader audience.

NPC hosts webinar on Israeli aggression against Palestine

NPC hosts webinar on Israeli aggression against Palestine

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalists and experts urged global action against Israeli aggression in a webinar on Palestinian human rights violations.

Journalist killed and photojournalist injured in new Israeli bombings

Journalist killed and photojournalist injured in new Israeli bombings

 Published 5 years ago:  Palestinian journalist Yusef Abu Hussein was killed and photojournalist Mohammad Dahlan injured in Israeli bombings in Gaza, prompting international condemnation.

PFUJ-led protest rallies condemn Israeli atrocities in Palestine

PFUJ-led protest rallies condemn Israeli atrocities in Palestine

 Published 5 years ago:  Protest rallies across Pakistan condemned Israeli atrocities in Palestine, urging global intervention to stop violence against civilians.

Malaysian cartoonist Zunar investigated over criticism of state official

Malaysian cartoonist Zunar investigated over criticism of state official

 Published 5 years ago:  Malaysian authorities are investigating cartoonist Zunar over his critique of a state official, prompting calls for an end to legal harassment.