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Mexican journalist's bodyguard kills one in apparent carjack

Mexican journalist's bodyguard kills one in apparent carjack

 Published 6 years ago:  The bodyguard for a Mexican journalist thwarted an attempt to steal the columnist's car in Mexico City, killing one of three robbers and wounding another

New office-bearers of RIUJ get down to work

New office-bearers of RIUJ get down to work

 Published 6 years ago:  The Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists decides to develop coordination with all the associations and reorganize the units in media houses.

Senior journalist Majid Siddiqui joins Indus News

Senior journalist Majid Siddiqui joins Indus News

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior television journalist Majid Siddiqui joins Indus News as editor output after quitting Abb Takk TV.

IFJ welcomes release of journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo

IFJ welcomes release of journalists Wa Lone and Kyaw Soe Oo

 Published 6 years ago:  International Federation of Journalists and Myanmar Journalists Association welcome the release of two Reuters journalists after more than 500 days in jail.

Two Reuters reporters freed in Myanmar after 500 days in jail

Two Reuters reporters freed in Myanmar after 500 days in jail

 Published 6 years ago:  Two Reuters journalists convicted of breaking the Official Secrets Act walk free from a prison on the outskirts of Yangon after more than 500 days in jail.

Ramazan in the newsroom

Ramazan in the newsroom

 Published 6 years ago:  Ramazan is that time of the year when the newsroom has a certain ambiance and mood that is not there for the other 11 months of the year.

A ray of hope for BOL News staff waiting for wages

A ray of hope for BOL News staff waiting for wages

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist union leaders claim success in their bid to get BOL News TV employees their unpaid wages following a protest.

Robbery at Bani Gala home of Talat Hussain's brother

Robbery at Bani Gala home of Talat Hussain's brother

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Talat Hussain, formerly of Geo TV says dacoits broke into the house of his elder brother in Bani Gala, depriving the old man of his savings.

Some journalists make fun of Imran Khan's mispronunciation

Some journalists make fun of Imran Khan's mispronunciation

 Published 6 years ago:  Prime Minister Imran Khan is mocked by some journalists for a mispronunciation of an Urdu word during an address in Sohawa.

Journalists put forth suggestions to combat climate change

Journalists put forth suggestions to combat climate change

 Published 6 years ago:  Friedrich Naumann Foundation organizes a workshop on climate change to have an interactive dialogue with media and highlight issues and the threats.

Awami Awaz journalist Ali Sher Rajpar killed in Sindh attack

Awami Awaz journalist Ali Sher Rajpar killed in Sindh attack

 Published 6 years ago:  Ali Sher Rajpar, a journalist with Awami Awaz and office-bearer at Padidan Press Club, was murdered in Sindh. His cousin, Habib Rajpar, has been arrested for the crime, which police attribute to a family dispute.

Mexico probes another journalist murder

Mexico probes another journalist murder

 Published 6 years ago:  Mexico probes the murder of another journalist, the latest casualty in one of the most dangerous countries for media workers.

PEMRA auctions satellite TV licenses

PEMRA auctions satellite TV licenses

 Published 6 years ago:  The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) holds bidding for award of 58 satellite television licenses on May 2 and 3, 2019.

PFUJ dedicates Press Freedom Day to APP employees

PFUJ dedicates Press Freedom Day to APP employees

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists marks World Press Freedom Day by dedicating it to Associated Press of Pakistan staff, protesting for their rights for 50 days.

Protesters outside BOL offices demand outstanding wages

Protesters outside BOL offices demand outstanding wages

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalists protest layoffs at BOL News Television and demand payment of wages and other outstanding dues.

Dawn highlights unprecedented pressure on editors to drop stories

Dawn highlights unprecedented pressure on editors to drop stories

 Published 6 years ago:  Leading newspaper Dawn points to growing censorship in Pakistan, noting unprecedented pressure on editors to suppress stories and manipulate news angles. In an editorial, the paper condemns tactics such as smear campaigns, violence, abductions, and legal harassment used to silence dissenting voices.

IFJ launches South Asia Press Freedom Report

IFJ launches South Asia Press Freedom Report

 Published 6 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists and the South Asia Media Solidarity Network launch the South Asia Press Freedom Report

Amir Mir quits GNN with 'a heavy heart'

Amir Mir quits GNN with 'a heavy heart'

 Published 6 years ago:  Amir Mir, the chief operating officer at GNN Television, quits following a reported tiff with analyst Dr. Shahid Masood.

IFJ wants probe to determine motive behind journalist's murder

IFJ wants probe to determine motive behind journalist's murder

 Published 6 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists calls for probe into the murder of journalist Amanullah Gharro of Dera Ismail Khan to determine the motive.

'Twitter in Pakistan infested with fake accounts'

'Twitter in Pakistan infested with fake accounts'

 Published 6 years ago:  A former Punjab official claims that Twitter in Pakistan is fast becoming the equivalent of rent-a-crowd for political gatherings.

Court confirms journalist Shahzeb Jillani's pre-arrest bail

Court confirms journalist Shahzeb Jillani's pre-arrest bail

 Published 6 years ago:  A district court confirms the pre-arrest bail of Pakistani journalist Shahzeb Jillani in an alleged case relating to cyber terrorism and defamation.

CTD personnel assault NewsOne TV journalist

CTD personnel assault NewsOne TV journalist

 Published 6 years ago:  Officers of Counter Terrorism Department assault NewsOne TV journalist in the premises of Sindh High Court for filming suspects brought for hearing.

Association of All Pakistan Citizen Journalists launched

Association of All Pakistan Citizen Journalists launched

 Published 6 years ago:  The Association of All Pakistan Citizen Journalists aims to promote alternative media spaces and to further the cause of freedom of expression and opinion.

Tragedy in Dera Ismail Khan: Journalist Amanullah Gharro shot dead

Tragedy in Dera Ismail Khan: Journalist Amanullah Gharro shot dead

 Published 6 years ago:  Unidentified assailants shot and killed Amanullah Gharro in Dera Ismail Khan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) on April 30, 2019. He was associated with local media outlets and served as the chairman of the Parowa Press Club. Amanullah was attacked while traveling, highlighting concerns about journalist safety and the escalating incidents of targeted violence in the region.

RIUJ office-bearers elected unopposed

RIUJ office-bearers elected unopposed

 Published 6 years ago:  All candidates including Amir Sajjad Syed as president are elected unopposed in polls of Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

Rauf Klasra and Amir Mateen quit 92 News

Rauf Klasra and Amir Mateen quit 92 News

 Published 6 years ago:  Analysts Rauf Klasra and Amir Mateen abruptly quit 92 News Television but do not cite any reason.

IFJ criticizes Sri Lanka decision to block social media platforms

IFJ criticizes Sri Lanka decision to block social media platforms

 Published 6 years ago:  International Federation of Journalists criticizes Sri Lankan government for restricting access to social media following bombings of churches and hotels.