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Sackings at Dunya Media Group

Sackings at Dunya Media Group

 Published 6 years ago:  Dunya Media Group has laid off 70 employees, marking significant job cuts in Pakistan's media sector amid growing concerns from journalist bodies.

Journalists rally against Kashmir communications shutdown

Journalists rally against Kashmir communications shutdown

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistani journalists protest against the communications shutdown in Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir, demanding freedom for local media.

Journalists boycott KP Assembly session

Journalists boycott KP Assembly session

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa staged a boycott of the assembly session in response to abuse by Bus Rapid Transit staff against media crews.

Unpaid for months, Nawa-e-Waqt staffers face severe crisis

Unpaid for months, Nawa-e-Waqt staffers face severe crisis

 Published 6 years ago:  Nawa-e-Waqt employees face a severe financial crisis due to unpaid wages for months, impacting their ability to meet basic needs.

Iran sentences journalist Marzieh Amiri to 10.5 years in prison, 148 lashes

Iran sentences journalist Marzieh Amiri to 10.5 years in prison, 148 lashes

 Published 6 years ago:  Iran has sentenced journalist Marzieh Amiri to 10.5 years and 148 lashes for her reporting on economic issues amidst a national crisis.

KhUJ condemns attack on Samaa team

KhUJ condemns attack on Samaa team

 Published 6 years ago:  KhUJ condemns the violent attack on Samaa TV journalists by Peshawar BRT staff, highlighting threats to press freedom and accountability.

Journalist killed in Mexico

Journalist killed in Mexico

 Published 6 years ago:  The murder of journalist Nevith Condes Jaramillo in Mexico highlights the dangers faced by media personnel in the country amidst rising violence.

Police halt reporters' symbolic attempt to reach Kashmir

Police halt reporters' symbolic attempt to reach Kashmir

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistani police prevent journalists from symbolically crossing into Indian-controlled Kashmir to report on the ongoing situation in the region.

PPF expresses grave concern over media blackout in Indian held Kashmir

PPF expresses grave concern over media blackout in Indian held Kashmir

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistan Press Foundation raises serious concerns over the communications blackout in Indian held Kashmir affecting journalists and citizens.

IFJ calls for lifting of information siege in Indian Occupied Kashmir

IFJ calls for lifting of information siege in Indian Occupied Kashmir

 Published 6 years ago:  The IFJ urges the Indian government to end the media blackout in Kashmir, highlighting ongoing harassment of journalists amidst severe restrictions.

PFUJ condemns media blackout in Indian-held Kashmir

PFUJ condemns media blackout in Indian-held Kashmir

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the media blackout in Indian-held Kashmir, calling for immediate restoration of media access and fundamental human rights.

Owais Tohid moves to 92 News

Owais Tohid moves to 92 News

 Published 6 years ago:  Owais Tohid joins 92 News Television to host Muqabil, beginning August 19, providing over 25 years of journalistic expertise.

BBC steps up shortwave broadcasts in Kashmir during media shutdown

BBC steps up shortwave broadcasts in Kashmir during media shutdown

 Published 6 years ago:  The BBC World Service has increased shortwave broadcasts in Kashmir to provide critical news amid digital service shutdowns in the region.

Authorities in IOK complain to Twitter about journalist Wajahat S. Khan

Authorities in IOK complain to Twitter about journalist Wajahat S. Khan

 Published 6 years ago:  Indian Occupied Kashmir authorities have requested Twitter for details of journalist Wajahat S. Khan, accusing him of spreading harmful rumors.

American journalist shot, critically wounded in Philippines

American journalist shot, critically wounded in Philippines

 Published 6 years ago:  An American journalist was critically injured in the Philippines, prompting calls for justice from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

CPJ alarmed over internet shutdown in Indian-held Kashmir

CPJ alarmed over internet shutdown in Indian-held Kashmir

 Published 6 years ago:  CPJ raises concerns over internet shutdown and journalist arrest in Indian-controlled Kashmir amid political crisis and communication blackout.

Two passersby killed, three staffers of TV channel injured in Afghanistan blast

Two passersby killed, three staffers of TV channel injured in Afghanistan blast

 Published 6 years ago:  A deadly blast targeting Khurshid TV employees in Kabul killed two passersby and injured three, amid escalating violence in Afghanistan.

RSF writes to Imran Khan over press freedom violations

RSF writes to Imran Khan over press freedom violations

 Published 6 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders urges Prime Minister Imran Khan to address severe press freedom violations in Pakistan and ensure journalists' safety.

Mexican journalist found dead in car trunk: police

Mexican journalist found dead in car trunk: police

 Published 6 years ago:  A Mexican journalist was found dead in a car trunk, showing signs of torture and shooting, highlighting the danger for reporters in Mexico.

News TV blackouts draw fresh accusations of censorship

News TV blackouts draw fresh accusations of censorship

 Published 6 years ago:  Pakistani opposition accuses PM Imran Khan of censoring media amid blackout on critical coverage, escalating tensions with press and broadcasters.

Prime minister unfollows Hamid Mir on Twitter

Prime minister unfollows Hamid Mir on Twitter

 Published 6 years ago:  Prime Minister Imran Khan has unfollowed journalist Hamid Mir on Twitter, reducing his following to 18. Is this a sign of rising media restrictions?

PFUJ rejects plan to set up media courts

PFUJ rejects plan to set up media courts

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ has vehemently rejected the proposed establishment of media courts, decrying it as an attack on journalistic freedom and media rights.

Union condemns termination of 150 City 42 employees

Union condemns termination of 150 City 42 employees

 Published 6 years ago:  The Punjab Union of Journalists condemned the termination of 150 City 42 employees, raising concerns over management's financial claims.

Lawyers attack 24 News reporters in Faisalabad

Lawyers attack 24 News reporters in Faisalabad

 Published 6 years ago:  Lawyers in Faisalabad attacked 24 News reporters, prompting international criticism and calls for immediate action against the perpetrators.

IFJ calls for payment of wages to Pakistani journalists

IFJ calls for payment of wages to Pakistani journalists

 Published 6 years ago:  The IFJ urges immediate payment of overdue wages to struggling Pakistani journalists facing financial instability and ongoing salary cuts.

Geo News blocked amid prime minister's visit to US

Geo News blocked amid prime minister's visit to US

 Published 6 years ago:  Geo News has been blocked in many areas of Pakistan coinciding with Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to the U.S., raising concerns about censorship.

Friends and colleagues remember Idrees Bakhtiar and Anil Datta

Friends and colleagues remember Idrees Bakhtiar and Anil Datta

 Published 6 years ago:  Friends and colleagues commemorated the lives of veteran journalists Idrees Bakhtiar and Anil Datta at a condolence reference in Karachi.

Study finds Pakistan a high-risk country in terms of media pluralism

Study finds Pakistan a high-risk country in terms of media pluralism

 Published 6 years ago:  A study reveals that Pakistan faces high risks in media pluralism, with significant concentration of media ownership among a few entities.