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Trump's attacks on the credibility of the press are dangerously effective

Trump's attacks on the credibility of the press are dangerously effective

 Published 6 years ago:  A report reveals how Trump's administration has effectively undermined the media's credibility, affecting public trust and global press freedom.

Thousands protest against the treatment of The Wire editor in India

Thousands protest against the treatment of The Wire editor in India

 Published 6 years ago:  Thousands protest against the Uttar Pradesh government's criminal charges against The Wire editor Siddharth Varadarajan amid concerns for press freedom.

Veteran journalist Shahid-ur-Rehman passes away

Veteran journalist Shahid-ur-Rehman passes away

 Published 6 years ago:  Veteran journalist Shahid-ur-Rehman, prominent for his work in economics and finance, passed away at 74, leaving a significant legacy in Pakistani journalism.

Hassan Sardar joins 23 News as managing director

Hassan Sardar joins 23 News as managing director

 Published 6 years ago:  Hassan Sardar joins 23 News as managing director to enhance its media presence and lead new initiatives in the industry.

Malaysia implements 'stern action' against online media

Malaysia implements 'stern action' against online media

 Published 6 years ago:  Malaysia's authorities to take action against online media spreading misleading news amid rising Covid-19 cases and concerns over press freedom.

PFUJ condemns usurping of employees' gratuity and dues by Business Recorder

PFUJ condemns usurping of employees' gratuity and dues by Business Recorder

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ condemns Business Recorder for dismissing journalists and withholding their gratuity and salaries, urging for immediate resolution.

Nusrat Javeed commits blunder, apologizes

Nusrat Javeed commits blunder, apologizes

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Nusrat Javeed apologizes for mistakenly declaring PPP leader N. D. Khan deceased in his column, correcting his error swiftly.

Attorney general rejects Geo TV's reporting of his remarks

Attorney general rejects Geo TV's reporting of his remarks

 Published 6 years ago:  Attorney General Khalid Jawed Khan disputes Geo TV's interpretation of his remarks about Prime Minister Imran Khan's integrity amid COVID-19 discussions.

PFUJ pays tributes to Ahfaz ur Rehman, announces three-day mourning

PFUJ pays tributes to Ahfaz ur Rehman, announces three-day mourning

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists mourns the passing of veteran journalist Ahfaz ur Rehman with a three-day mourning period announced nationwide.

PFUJ condemns closure of AAP News

PFUJ condemns closure of AAP News

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the sudden closure of AAP News TV by Malik Riaz, highlighting job losses and the impact on media workers during tough times.

AAP News shuts down

AAP News shuts down

 Published 6 years ago:  AAP News (Urdu) Television has announced its closure, citing legal and technical issues while ensuring employees are compensated.

PFUJ demands immediate arrest of journalist Aziz Memon's killers

PFUJ demands immediate arrest of journalist Aziz Memon's killers

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ demands the immediate arrest of those responsible for journalist Aziz Memon's murder in Sindh, emphasizing a judicial inquiry.

Media workers salaries slashed in Thailand

Media workers salaries slashed in Thailand

 Published 6 years ago:  Nation Multimedia Group in Thailand has slashed employee salaries amid the Covid-19 downturn, prompting condemnation from the IFJ.

Former APP journalist contracts coronavirus

Former APP journalist contracts coronavirus

 Published 6 years ago:  Former APP journalist Zafar Rasheed Bhatti has contracted coronavirus and is currently on a ventilator amid a troubling situation for media workers in Pakistan.

Issues critical to people's lives get little space in news media: study

Issues critical to people's lives get little space in news media: study

 Published 6 years ago:  A study reveals that critical issues like health and education receive minimal coverage in Pakistan's mainstream media, often only during crises.

Algeria jails journalist for 'concealment of equipment' during protests

Algeria jails journalist for 'concealment of equipment' during protests

 Published 6 years ago:  A journalist in Algeria has been sentenced to eight months in jail for providing protest images to foreign media amid ongoing government crackdowns.

SAMDEN protests actions against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman and The Wire

SAMDEN protests actions against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman and The Wire

 Published 6 years ago:  South Asian media professionals protest against actions targeting journalist Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman and The Wire, calling for media freedom.

Man accused of killing journalist Daniel Pearl to stay in prison

Man accused of killing journalist Daniel Pearl to stay in prison

 Published 6 years ago:  The Sindh Provincial Government orders Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh to stay in prison, ensuring public safety amidst legal proceedings regarding Daniel Pearl's murder.

IFJ campaign highlights Kashmir's ongoing internet controls

IFJ campaign highlights Kashmir's ongoing internet controls

 Published 6 years ago:  The IFJ and SAMSN campaign highlights ongoing internet controls in Kashmir, affecting media and communications amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Iraqi regulator suspends Reuters' license for three months over COVID-19 report

Iraqi regulator suspends Reuters' license for three months over COVID-19 report

 Published 6 years ago:  Iraqi authorities suspend Reuters' license for three months over a COVID-19 report, urging restoration of media freedom in the country.

PFUJ concerned over ruling in Daniel Pearl murder case

PFUJ concerned over ruling in Daniel Pearl murder case

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ expresses concern over the Sindh High Court's decision to commute the death sentence of a key suspect in Daniel Pearl's murder case.

Justice denied: CPJ disappointed over court decision in Daniel Pearl case

Justice denied: CPJ disappointed over court decision in Daniel Pearl case

 Published 6 years ago:  The CPJ expresses disappointment over the Sindh High Court's decision to overturn convictions in the Daniel Pearl murder case.

IFJ expresses concern over journalist Sajid Hussain's disappearance in Sweden

IFJ expresses concern over journalist Sajid Hussain's disappearance in Sweden

 Published 6 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists calls for an investigation into the disappearance of Pakistani journalist Sajid Hussain in Sweden.

Court overturns Briton's death sentence for Daniel Pearl murder

Court overturns Briton's death sentence for Daniel Pearl murder

 Published 6 years ago:  A court has overturned the death sentence of Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh for the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, reducing it to seven years.

Journalists visiting quarantine centers to get protective kits

Journalists visiting quarantine centers to get protective kits

 Published 6 years ago:  The government will provide protective kits to journalists visiting quarantine centers to ensure their safety in reporting the COVID-19 pandemic.

IFJ, SEAJU concerned over authoritarian clampdown in Southeast Asia

IFJ, SEAJU concerned over authoritarian clampdown in Southeast Asia

 Published 6 years ago:  IFJ and SEAJU express concern over growing authoritarian measures affecting journalists in Southeast Asia amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mexican journalists protest over colleague's murder

Mexican journalists protest over colleague's murder

 Published 6 years ago:  Mexican journalists protested against the murder of their colleague Maria Elena Ferral, demanding justice in a perilous environment for the press.

Iran bans printing of all newspapers citing spread of coronavirus

Iran bans printing of all newspapers citing spread of coronavirus

 Published 6 years ago:  Iran has banned all newspaper printing and distribution to curb the spread of coronavirus, raising concerns over media freedom and access to information.