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Pakistan's journalists complain of increasing censorship
Published 7 years ago: Pakistani journalists report increasing censorship from military and state agencies, undermining press freedom amid government budget cuts.
Shahzad Iqbal ready to go on air on Geo
Published 7 years ago: Shahzad Iqbal, replacing Talat Hussain, will host Naya Pakistan on Geo News starting December 28 at 8:05 pm.
Pakistan's first mobile journalism wire service set for launch
Published 7 years ago: Pakistan's first mobile journalism wire service, Video News Service, launches next month to revolutionize media with high-quality video reporting.
Turkey working to carry Khashoggi investigation to UN: minister
Published 7 years ago: Turkey is collaborating with various nations to bring the Khashoggi investigation to the United Nations, seeking transparency from Saudi Arabia.
IHC dismisses Dr. Shahid Masood's bail plea
Published 7 years ago: The Islamabad High Court has denied Dr. Shahid Masood's bail plea amid allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure at PTV.
Job cuts by Jang Group an economic murder of 600 families, says PFUJ President Afzal Butt
Published 7 years ago: The PFUJ President criticized Jang Group's layoffs of 600 employees as economic murder, urging unity among journalists for their reinstatement.
Pakistani journalist selected for Kiplinger Fellowship
Published 7 years ago: Rashid Ali Panhwer, a journalist from Pakistan, is selected for the 2019 Kiplinger Fellowship with eight other global journalists.
This Daily Times headline blunder is the most hilarious of the year
Published 7 years ago: A major headline error by Daily Times has been recognized as the most humorous blunder of the year, causing quite a stir in journalism circles.
Take it or leave it: Government drastically slashes advertising rates for TV channels
Published 7 years ago: The government has imposed drastic cuts on advertising rates for private TV channels, affecting their financial stability significantly.
National Press Club elections slated for January 8
Published 7 years ago: The National Press Club elections for 2019-20 are set for January 8, with nomination papers accepted from December 23 to 26.
Jang Group terminates eight employees in Rawalpindi
Published 7 years ago: The Jang Group terminates eight marketing department employees in Rawalpindi amidst ongoing job cuts and protests from journalist unions.
Three Palestinian photojournalists injured covering Gaza protests
Published 7 years ago: Three Palestinian photojournalists were injured while covering protests in Gaza, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones.
Growing movement aims at destroying the press as an institution: IPI
Published 7 years ago: Press freedom faced significant challenges in 2018, with numerous journalists killed and increasing threats to independent journalism worldwide.
Abusing me on social media won't change international opinion: Hussain Haqqani
Published 7 years ago: Hussain Haqqani defends himself against social media abuse, emphasizing that international opinions can't be swayed by name-calling.
Former Dawn Editor Abbas Nasir says PTI seemingly following Putin's media gag policy
Published 7 years ago: Abbas Nasir criticizes the PTI for implementing media restrictions similar to Putin's policies, affecting independent journalism in Pakistan.
Severed human head and threat left outside newspaper office in Mexico
Published 7 years ago: A severed human head was discovered outside a newspaper office in Ciudad Victoria, prompting calls for better journalist safety measures in Tamaulipas.
Official dismisses journalist Azaz Syed's tweet as 'lifafa reporting'
Published 7 years ago: Shahzad Akbar criticizes journalist Azaz Syed's claims of meeting JIT members, calling it lifafa reporting amidst personal emergency.
Minister to news organizations: Reinstate dismissed employees, or else
Published 7 years ago: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry urges news organizations to reinstate laid-off employees or risk ad payment cuts from the government.
IHC reserves decision on Dr. Shahid Masood's post-arrest bail
Published 7 years ago: Islamabad High Court reserves decision on Dr. Shahid Masood's post-arrest bail amid embezzlement allegations involving a fake media rights contract.
Seven years after Saleem Shahzad's killing, impunity remains
Published 7 years ago: Seven years after Saleem Shahzad's brutal murder, calls for justice and accountability by the International Federation of Journalists remain unheeded.
Jang Group owner Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman agrees to reinstate some laid-off employees
Published 7 years ago: Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman agrees to reinstate some laid-off Jang Group employees amid ongoing talks with journalists including demands for compensation.
Justice Athar Minallah greets newly-elected office-bearers of IHCJA
Published 7 years ago: Chief Justice Athar Minallah encourages productive dialogue with newly-elected IHCJA office-bearers for a healthy media-judiciary relationship.
Divided journalists unable to resist curbs on the press: Asma Shirazi
Published 7 years ago: Asma Shirazi highlights the press's struggles in Pakistan, citing divisions among journalists and the impact of imposed restrictions on freedom.
Lahore Press Club elections on December 30
Published 7 years ago: Members of Lahore Press Club will cast their votes on December 30 to elect a new governing body and address journalists' rights.
Laid-off Waqt photojournalist threatens self-immolation
Published 7 years ago: A laid-off Waqt photojournalist threatens self-immolation as journalist protests escalate against mass layoffs by the Jang Group.
360 defaulting newspapers, periodicals removed from Central Media List
Published 7 years ago: The Audit Bureau of Circulation has removed 360 defaulting newspapers and periodicals from the Central Media List, impacting several regions across Pakistan.
Asad Malik of Dawn elected president Islamabad High Court Journalists Association
Published 7 years ago: Asad Malik from Dawn has been elected president of the Islamabad High Court Journalists Association, defeating Ehtisham Kayani in the elections.
Hate whipped up by leaders contributes to rise in journalist murders: watchdog
Published 7 years ago: In 2018, rising hatred from politicians has led to a shocking increase in journalist murders globally, according to Reporters Without Borders.

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