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FN condemns attack on Hum News reporter in Bajaur

FN condemns attack on Hum News reporter in Bajaur

 Published 5 years ago:  Freedom Network condemns the knife attack on Hum News reporter Sajjad Karwan in Bajaur, demanding immediate action against the assailants.

Here's what Saleem Safi thinks about the PTI government

Here's what Saleem Safi thinks about the PTI government

 Published 5 years ago:  Saleem Safi criticizes the PTI government, suggesting its aggressive demeanor stems from jinn influence on its members.

Pakistan ranks 103 among 128 countries on the right to information: survey

Pakistan ranks 103 among 128 countries on the right to information: survey

 Published 5 years ago:  According to a recent survey, Pakistan ranks 103 out of 128 countries in terms of the right to information, highlighting significant governance challenges.

Journalists protest outside Dawn offices in Islamabad

Journalists protest outside Dawn offices in Islamabad

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalists and media workers protested outside Dawn offices in Islamabad, demanding the reversal of pay cuts and restoration of terminated employees.

BBC News Pashto Instagram channel revamped to serve female audiences

BBC News Pashto Instagram channel revamped to serve female audiences

 Published 5 years ago:  The revamped BBC News Pashto Instagram channel aims to empower women by addressing relevant issues for female audiences in Afghanistan and beyond.

Turkish police raid Mezopotamya News Agency, detain journalist

Turkish police raid Mezopotamya News Agency, detain journalist

 Published 5 years ago:  Turkish police detained journalist Dindar Karata? and raided the Mezopotamya News Agency, prompting calls for the release of all detained journalists.

PTV, not any government's personal property, says Freedom Network official

PTV, not any government's personal property, says Freedom Network official

 Published 5 years ago:  Freedom Network's executive questions PTV's new chairperson's intention to blackout opposition coverage, asserting PTV isn't government property.

Rauf Klasra suggests TV channels pay their guests

Rauf Klasra suggests TV channels pay their guests

 Published 5 years ago:  Rauf Klasra has proposed that TV channels should compensate their guests for appearing on talk shows to improve engagement and seriousness.

Journalist bound and beaten for gambling reports in India

Journalist bound and beaten for gambling reports in India

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalist Milan Mahanta was assaulted for reporting on gambling in Assam, sparking calls for justice from the International Federation of Journalists.

Veteran journalist Pir Safaid Shah passes away

Veteran journalist Pir Safaid Shah passes away

 Published 5 years ago:  Veteran journalist Syed Pir Safaid Shah Hamdard, founder of the Pushto daily Wahdat, has passed away in Peshawar, confirmed family sources.

Ampatuan massacre: 11 years on impunity remains rife

Ampatuan massacre: 11 years on impunity remains rife

 Published 5 years ago:  Eleven years after the Ampatuan Massacre, impunity for crimes against journalists persists in the Philippines, demanding justice and accountability.

Activists say new social media rules draconian breach of privacy

Activists say new social media rules draconian breach of privacy

 Published 5 years ago:  Pakistan's new social media rules have sparked outrage among activists who call them a severe breach of privacy and a threat to free expression.

Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board

Naeem Bokhari named independent director, chairperson PTV board

 Published 5 years ago:  The federal government appoints Naeem Bokhari as chairperson of the PTV board for three years, also serving as an independent director.

New social media rules a dark chapter in digital rights story: Dawn

New social media rules a dark chapter in digital rights story: Dawn

 Published 5 years ago:  Dawn criticizes new social media rules in Pakistan for restricting digital rights and enabling censorship under the guise of national security.

Pakistan's independent online journalism group rejects new content rules as draconian

Pakistan's independent online journalism group rejects new content rules as draconian

 Published 5 years ago:  Pakistan's online journalism group denounces new regulations as threats to freedom of expression and calls for their immediate revocation.

Ziauddin hits back at critics

Ziauddin hits back at critics

 Published 5 years ago:  Veteran journalist Muhammad Ziauddin defends his stance against critics regarding a petition on PEMRA's gag order on absconders' speeches.

Indian SC to hold bail hearing on case of imprisoned journalist Siddique Kappan

Indian SC to hold bail hearing on case of imprisoned journalist Siddique Kappan

 Published 5 years ago:  The Indian Supreme Court will hear a bail petition for imprisoned journalist Siddique Kappan on November 20 amid ongoing legal concerns.

Association of Pakistani independent online journalism platforms formed

Association of Pakistani independent online journalism platforms formed

 Published 5 years ago:  A new association for independent online journalism platforms in Pakistan aims to safeguard their rights and promote professionalism in the sector.

Journalists becoming part of HRCP petition generates heated debate

Journalists becoming part of HRCP petition generates heated debate

 Published 5 years ago:  The inclusion of leading journalists in an HRCP petition against PEMRA's ban on absconders' speeches has sparked significant debate on social media.

KUJ slams forced resignations, joins Dawn workers' protest

KUJ slams forced resignations, joins Dawn workers' protest

 Published 5 years ago:  The KUJ protests against forced resignations at Dawn, urging management to reverse anti-worker actions and defend media workers' rights.

Journalist shot dead by soldiers in Philippines

Journalist shot dead by soldiers in Philippines

 Published 5 years ago:  Ronnie Villamor, a freelance journalist in the Philippines, was shot dead by soldiers in Masbate, raising concerns over journalist safety.

PFUJ criticizes Dawn over forced resignations

PFUJ criticizes Dawn over forced resignations

 Published 5 years ago:  PFUJ denounces Dawn Media Group for pressuring employees to resign, supporting the Herald CBA Workers Union's protest against unjust retrenchments.

PFUJ condoles death of Geo News journalist Arshad Waheed

PFUJ condoles death of Geo News journalist Arshad Waheed

 Published 5 years ago:  Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists expresses sorrow over the loss of Geo News journalist Arshad Waheed due to coronavirus in Islamabad.

Radio Free Europe correspondent killed by car bomb

Radio Free Europe correspondent killed by car bomb

 Published 5 years ago:  Radio Free Europe correspondent Elias Daei was killed by a car bomb in Afghanistan, highlighting the perilous conditions for journalists in the region.

PFUJ to government: enough is enough

PFUJ to government: enough is enough

 Published 5 years ago:  PFUJ protest rallies in Pakistan demand an end to media gagging, censorship, and retrenchments, emphasizing the unity of the media community.

PFUJ condemns layoffs at Dawn

PFUJ condemns layoffs at Dawn

 Published 5 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the termination of three workers at Dawn, calling for an immediate withdrawal of their dismissals amid rising unemployment.

Supreme Court grants bail to Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

Supreme Court grants bail to Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

 Published 5 years ago:  The Supreme Court of Pakistan has granted bail to Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, highlighting concerns over press freedom and media suppression.

IFJ calls for withdrawal of case against Bayazid Kharoti

IFJ calls for withdrawal of case against Bayazid Kharoti

 Published 5 years ago:  The IFJ calls for the case against Bayazid Kharoti, arrested in Quetta for police meddling, to be withdrawn amid freedom of expression concerns.