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Veteran journalist Hasan Musanna passes away
Published 5 years ago: Veteran journalist Muhammad Hasan Musanna passed away at 94 after a prolonged illness, leaving behind a legacy in Pakistani journalism.
PFUJ urges Dawn not to trample its glorious tradition
Published 5 years ago: PFUJ condemns the sacking of Dawn's resident editor, urging management to uphold journalistic standards and traditions.
Local mafia attack Abb Takk journalists in Sukkur
Published 5 years ago: Two Abb Takk journalists were attacked in Sukkur by local mafia members over reports exposing corruption and land grabbing activities.
Hum News journalist Tariq Mehmood dies from coronavirus
Published 5 years ago: Veteran journalist Tariq Mehmood Malik of Hum News has succumbed to coronavirus after a brave battle, remembered for his dedicated career.
Journalists condole Dawn columnist Irfan Hussain's death
Published 5 years ago: Condolences pour in for Dawn columnist Irfan Hussain, who passed away in England, remembered for his insightful writings and kind nature.
Tactics of intimidating journalists increasing: Dawn
Published 5 years ago: Dawn highlights the increasing intimidation tactics against journalists in Pakistan, emphasizing the disturbing trends in press freedom.
Iran executes journalist Rouhollah Zam, AI expresses shock
Published 5 years ago: Iran executed journalist Rouhollah Zam, shocking Amnesty International and highlighting the regime's brutal repression against dissent.
ARY anchor Iqrar ul Hassan injured in attack
Published 5 years ago: ARY anchor Iqrar ul Hassan was injured in a brutal attack by unidentified assailants in Karachi, raising serious safety concerns for journalists.
India gives go-ahead for contempt proceedings against cartoonist
Published 5 years ago: India's Supreme Court may proceed with contempt actions against cartoonist Rachita Taneja following a petition alleging her work threatens judicial integrity.
Cartoonist Sabir Nazar's watercolor portrait offer
Published 5 years ago: Sabir Nazar offers a free watercolor portrait to a winner who shares a selfie at the PDM rally in Lahore on December 13, 2020.
Mubarak Zeb elected president of Dawn Union Islamabad
Published 5 years ago: Mubarak Zeb Khan elected president of the Dawn Employees Union in Islamabad, marking the first election since the union's registration.
Matiullah Jan's tweet draws criticism
Published 5 years ago: Matiullah Jan's tweet urging Prime Minister Imran Khan to postpone Senate elections due to Covid-19 raises significant political controversy.
Female television anchor and driver shot dead in Afghanistan
Published 5 years ago: Malala Maiwand, a female journalist in Afghanistan, was shot dead in a targeted attack, raising concerns about journalist safety in the region.
Dawn sacks Lahore resident editor Asha'ar Rehman
Published 5 years ago: Dawn has terminated Lahore resident editor Asha'ar Rehman as part of ongoing downsizing, alarming staff about potential future layoffs.
Reham Khan apologizes to Aneel Mussarrat
Published 5 years ago: Reham Khan apologizes to Aneel Mussarrat for allegations regarding the sale of the Roosevelt Hotel, settling a defamation claim out of court.
AIC writes to Imran Khan, calls for critical changes to new internet rules
Published 5 years ago: AIC urges Prime Minister Imran Khan to amend Pakistan's new internet rules for better transparency and user rights.
IFJ and PFUJ denounce the murder of journalist Qais Javed
Published 5 years ago: Qais Javed, a journalist in KP, was shot dead outside his home, prompting condemnation from IFJ and PFUJ, who demand justice and investigation.
Voicepk.net calls for action against cops who assaulted its reporters
Published 5 years ago: Voicepk.net condemns police assault on its reporters and demands accountability from Punjab's inspector general and Lahore's police chief.
PFUJ condemns roughing up of voicepk.net journalists by police
Published 5 years ago: PFUJ condemns police manhandling of voicepk.net journalists at Model Town Police Station while seeking confirmation of DJ Butt's arrest.
Shakirullah, once a reporter, now a laborer
Published 5 years ago: Shakirullah, a former journalist in Peshawar, now works as a laborer after losing his job, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists today.
PTV sacks eight highly paid employees
Published 5 years ago: PTV's new chairperson, Naeem Bukhari, dismisses eight high-ranking employees due to financial constraints amid ongoing governance instability.
Dawn raps PTI for issuing list of good and bad journalists
Published 5 years ago: Dawn criticizes the PTI government for endangering journalists and issuing lists labeling them as good and bad, highlighting the threats to press freedom.
Journalists angered by PTI list of good and bad
Published 5 years ago: Journalists are outraged as PTI releases controversial lists labeling some as corrupt while praising others, raising concerns on media freedom.
Dawn runs a story on workers' protest against it
Published 5 years ago: Dawn employees protest against retrenchments and pay cuts, urging management to reconsider policies impacting journalists' rights and economic stability.
PFUJ rejects draconian social media regulations
Published 5 years ago: PFUJ has condemned the government's secretive implementation of the 2020 social media regulations, citing threats to freedom of expression.
Oops! President Arif Alvi errs on Twitter
Published 5 years ago: President Arif Alvi deleted a tweet mistakenly condoling the death of former PM Zafarullah Jamali, who is actually alive but on a ventilator.
Naeem Bokhari promises to improve PTV programming
Published 5 years ago: Naeem Bokhari, new chairperson of PTV, vows to enhance programming and balance content to better represent government efforts and achievements.
Anchor Imran Khan denies killing scores of partridges in Chakwal
Published 5 years ago: Imran Khan denies hunting a large number of partridges in Chakwal, clarifying the true count was only 14 and explaining the circumstances.

