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Four journalists arrested over tweet in India, one released

Four journalists arrested over tweet in India, one released

 Published 6 years ago:  Four journalists arrested in Uttar Pradesh for a tweet are condemned by the International Federation of Journalists, with one released on bail.

Iran revokes New York Times correspondent's accreditation

Iran revokes New York Times correspondent's accreditation

 Published 6 years ago:  Iran has revoked the accreditation of The New York Times' correspondent Thomas Erdbrink amid escalating tensions with the US over the nuclear deal.

Gen. Asif Ghafoor's telling response to Sana Bucha tweet

Gen. Asif Ghafoor's telling response to Sana Bucha tweet

 Published 7 years ago:  Gen. Asif Ghafoor issued a sharp response to Sanaa Bucha's tweet regarding military budget cuts, garnering mixed reactions on social media.

Investigative journalist detained in Russia on drug charges

Investigative journalist detained in Russia on drug charges

 Published 7 years ago:  An investigative journalist in Russia has been detained on drug charges, with supporters claiming the allegations are fabricated due to his reporting!

German draft legislation to enable intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

German draft legislation to enable intelligence agencies to spy on journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  Germany is facing criticism over draft legislation that would allow intelligence agencies to surveil journalists, raising concerns about press freedom.

Journalist Ejaz Butt suffers double blow

Journalist Ejaz Butt suffers double blow

 Published 7 years ago:  Ejaz Butt faces termination from Jehan Pakistan after reporting a stolen phone at the Governor's House amid demands for his reinstatement!

Russian video blogger attacked, injured

Russian video blogger attacked, injured

 Published 7 years ago:  Russian authorities urged to investigate the violent attack on video blogger Vadim Kharchenko in Krasnodar, highlighting press freedom concerns.

Cyril Almeida of Dawn gets World Press Freedom Hero Award

Cyril Almeida of Dawn gets World Press Freedom Hero Award

 Published 7 years ago:  Cyril Almeida of Dawn newspaper was awarded the International Press Institute's World Press Freedom Hero Award for his courageous journalism.

Police raid ABC offices in Sydney

Police raid ABC offices in Sydney

 Published 7 years ago:  Australian Federal Police raided ABC offices in Sydney, raising serious concerns about press freedom and media intimidation in Australia.

Over 50 journalists detained in Xinjiang

Over 50 journalists detained in Xinjiang

 Published 7 years ago:  The Uyghur Human Rights Project reveals that 58 journalists have been detained in Xinjiang, raising serious concerns over freedom of expression in China.

Australian police raid journalist's home

Australian police raid journalist's home

 Published 7 years ago:  Australian Federal Police raided journalist Annika Smethurst's home over a 2018 story, raising serious concerns about press freedom in Australia.

Memorial honors Khashoggi, other journalists slain in 2018

Memorial honors Khashoggi, other journalists slain in 2018

 Published 7 years ago:  A Washington memorial honors 22 journalists killed in 2018, including Jamal Khashoggi, highlighting threats to press freedom worldwide.

Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas terms minister's claim 'ridiculous'

Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas terms minister's claim 'ridiculous'

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn Editor Zaffar Abbas calls Human Rights Minister Dr. Shireen Mazari's allegations against him ridiculous and challenges her to provide proof.

Information Ministry lacks capacity to respond to world media: Fawad

Information Ministry lacks capacity to respond to world media: Fawad

 Published 7 years ago:  Fawad Chaudhry criticized the Information Ministry's inability to engage with global media, highlighting a lack of capacity to address key issues.

IFJ demands justice after wrongful raid on journalist's home

IFJ demands justice after wrongful raid on journalist's home

 Published 7 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ demand justice after police unjustly raided journalist Shahid Sultan's home, traumatizing his family in Rawalpindi.

PFUJ condemns PEMRA ban on discussions about references

PFUJ condemns PEMRA ban on discussions about references

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ criticizes PEMRA's ban on discussions regarding judicial references, asserting it violates freedom of speech as per the Constitution of Pakistan.

PFUJ assails references against judges

PFUJ assails references against judges

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ expresses deep concern over references against judges, including Qazi Faez Isa, viewing it as government pressure on the judiciary.

Al-Jazeera says Sudan has shut down its bureau

Al-Jazeera says Sudan has shut down its bureau

 Published 7 years ago:  Al-Jazeera's bureau in Sudan has been shut down, raising concerns over media freedom amidst rising tensions between military and civilian forces.

Jamil Akhtar: We called him Daddy

Jamil Akhtar: We called him Daddy

 Published 7 years ago:  Jamil Akhtar, affectionately known as Daddy, passed away at 79, remembered for his dedication and impactful role at Khaleej Times and Dawn.

Sindh High Court orders payment of dues to newspapers

Sindh High Court orders payment of dues to newspapers

 Published 7 years ago:  Sindh High Court orders the provincial government to pay outstanding dues to newspapers, addressing financial hardships faced by media outlets.

Reporter Gohar Wazir released from jail: minister

Reporter Gohar Wazir released from jail: minister

 Published 7 years ago:  Gohar Wazir, a reporter arrested in Bannu while covering a protest, has been released after confirmation of his journalistic duties.

PFUJ condemns arrest of reporter

PFUJ condemns arrest of reporter

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the arrest of Khyber News reporter Gohar Wazir, emphasizing the need for press freedom and independent reporting in Pakistan.

Veteran journalist Idrees Bakhtair passes away

Veteran journalist Idrees Bakhtair passes away

 Published 7 years ago:  Idrees Bakhtair, a respected journalist and former PFUJ president, has sadly passed away in Karachi, leaving a significant void in Pakistani journalism.

CPJ presses for release of Khyber News journalist

CPJ presses for release of Khyber News journalist

 Published 7 years ago:  Pakistani authorities must release journalist Gohar Wazir, arrested for covering protests of the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement, asserts CPJ.

KhUJ calls for release of reporter Gohar Wazir

KhUJ calls for release of reporter Gohar Wazir

 Published 7 years ago:  The Khyber Union of Journalists demands the release of reporter Gohar Wazir, highlighting ongoing issues with press freedom in Pakistan.

RIUJ stages protest over wages; NA discusses issue

RIUJ stages protest over wages; NA discusses issue

 Published 7 years ago:  The RIUJ protests outside Parliament over unpaid wages, prompting the National Assembly to address the issue through a standing committee report.

Khyber News reporter arrested

Khyber News reporter arrested

 Published 7 years ago:  Khyber News reporter Gohar Wazir was arrested after interviewing MNA Mohsin Dawar and covering a Pashtun Tahafuz Movement protest.

Blast kills Chad soldiers, journalist in Boko Haram attack

Blast kills Chad soldiers, journalist in Boko Haram attack

 Published 7 years ago:  A mine explosion in eastern Chad killed four soldiers and a journalist amid ongoing Boko Haram attacks on army positions.