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Ten Sports' license of landing rights expired last year

Ten Sports' license of landing rights expired last year

 Published 6 years ago:  Ten Sports’ license of landing rights for Pakistan expired last year and its renewal is pending because of security clearance issues.

KUJ condemns case against Shahzeb Jillani; court extends bail

KUJ condemns case against Shahzeb Jillani; court extends bail

 Published 6 years ago:  Karachi Union of Journalists condemns the lawsuit against journalist Shahzeb Jillani for expressing his independent views as court extends his bail.

RSF calls for dropping charges against reporter Shahzeb Jillani

RSF calls for dropping charges against reporter Shahzeb Jillani

 Published 6 years ago:  RSF urges Pakistani court to drop charges of making defamatory remarks about institutions and cyber-terrorism against journalist Shahzeb Jillani.

Reports of not broadcasting World Cup baseless: Ten Sports

Reports of not broadcasting World Cup baseless: Ten Sports

 Published 6 years ago:  Ten Sports dismisses as unfounded reports that it will not broadcast in Pakistan the ICC World Cup 2019.

Civil case filed in US over murder of Sri Lankan journalist

Civil case filed in US over murder of Sri Lankan journalist

 Published 6 years ago:  A lawsuit filed against Lankan ex-Defense Minister G. Rajapaksa seeks damages for his alleged involvement in journalist Lasantha Wickramatunga murder.

PTI suppressing dissenting voices: Arifa Noor

PTI suppressing dissenting voices: Arifa Noor

 Published 6 years ago:  Former resident editor of Dawn Arifa Noor says the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf government is suppressing the opposition and the dissenting voices.

Jailed Reuters reporters, US border photographers win Pulitzer Prizes

Jailed Reuters reporters, US border photographers win Pulitzer Prizes

 Published 6 years ago:  Reuters wins two Pulitzer Prizes - one for revealing the massacre of 10 Muslim Rohingya men and another for photographs of Central American migrants.

Ten Sports license likely to be revoked

Ten Sports license likely to be revoked

 Published 6 years ago:  Ten Sports may not be able to beam the ICC World Cup to Pakistani viewers as its license of landing rights is likely to be revoked for its Indian origin.

ISPR approves 26 retired officers as defense analysts

ISPR approves 26 retired officers as defense analysts

 Published 6 years ago:  The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) approves a list of 26 retired officers of the armed forces for appearing as defense analysts in the media.

Unprecedented rise in curbs on freedom of expression: HRCP

Unprecedented rise in curbs on freedom of expression: HRCP

 Published 6 years ago:  A Human Rights Commission of Pakistan report points to an unprecedented escalation in curbs on freedom of expression in 2018.

McConnell still weighing response to Khashoggi murder

McConnell still weighing response to Khashoggi murder

 Published 6 years ago:  US Senate majority leader Mitch McConnell says he is still trying to determine the best way to respond to the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

DawnNews program host gets a fat gas bill

DawnNews program host gets a fat gas bill

 Published 6 years ago:  A gas bill of Rs35000 has journalist Zarrar Khuhro of DawnNews TV worried.

WikiLeaks set 21st-century model for cyber-leak journalism

WikiLeaks set 21st-century model for cyber-leak journalism

 Published 6 years ago:  Using cryptography and virtual drop boxes WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange created an innovative model for media to lure leaks from whistleblowers.

Attempts to control the internet most troubling: report

Attempts to control the internet most troubling: report

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan Internet Landscape report says online developments in 2018 have seen some downward trends.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange arrested in London

 Published 6 years ago:  The hideout of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in Ecuador embassy in London ends as police arrest him ahead of possible extradition to the US.

Man admits shooting Slovak journalist: TV

Man admits shooting Slovak journalist: TV

 Published 6 years ago:  A man charged with the murder of Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak confesses to shooting him.

Newspaper employees to get interim relief

Newspaper employees to get interim relief

 Published 6 years ago:  The Wage Board announces an interim relief for newspaper employees which is between Rs 5000 and Rs 8500 per month.

Algeria expels AFP bureau chief

Algeria expels AFP bureau chief

 Published 6 years ago:  Algerian authorities expel AFP bureau chief as weeks of protests against the government rock the North African country.

India bans Modi film until after election

India bans Modi film until after election

 Published 6 years ago:  India bans the release of a biopic about PM Narendra Modi during the polls after complaints the portrayal would give his party an unfair advantage.

Khashoggi family denies settlement with Saudi government

Khashoggi family denies settlement with Saudi government

 Published 6 years ago:  The family of murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi denies being in talks to reach a settlement with Saudi authorities after reports his sons took payouts.

Nadeem Malik discloses phone numbers used for bullying him

Nadeem Malik discloses phone numbers used for bullying him

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Nadeem Malik discloses two phone numbers which he claims were used to intimidate him after he interviewed ex-Finance Minister Ishaq Dar.

Fatwa by ex-JI leader puts journalists in danger

Fatwa by ex-JI leader puts journalists in danger

 Published 6 years ago:  A former leader of Jamaat-e-Islami issues a fatwa promoting the killing of journalists in Pakistan.

Indian journalist released after four months in custody

Indian journalist released after four months in custody

 Published 6 years ago:  Manipur High Court orders the release of Indian journalist Kishorchandra Wangkhem following his detention under the National Security Act.

State Department bars 16 people for roles in Khashoggi murder

State Department bars 16 people for roles in Khashoggi murder

 Published 6 years ago:  The US State Department is publicly designating 16 people for their roles in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul.

At least four more journalists arrested in Saudi crackdown

At least four more journalists arrested in Saudi crackdown

 Published 6 years ago:  The four journalists are among at least 12 activists and writers detained by Saudi authorities.

Journalists caught in the crossfire of Kashmir conflict

Journalists caught in the crossfire of Kashmir conflict

 Published 6 years ago:  Many journalists are caught in the crossfire between the Indian government and militant groups fighting for independence of India-controlled Kashmir.

Mariana Baabar Pashteen says she is receiving threats

Mariana Baabar Pashteen says she is receiving threats

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior journalist Mariana Baabar Pashteen reveals she is receiving threats and holds the Director General of ISPR accountable, not Prime Minister Imran Khan. PPP's Farhatullah Babar condemns the threats as "shameful and cowardly."

Dunya TV journalist Abid Malik joins Urdu News

Dunya TV journalist Abid Malik joins Urdu News

 Published 6 years ago:  Senior journalist Abid Malik quits Dunya TV and joins the upcoming website Urdu News.