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Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

Number of journalists murdered in reprisal for reporting nearly doubles

 Published 7 years ago:  In 2018, at least 53 journalists were killed, reflecting a nearly double increase in targeted murders for their reporting and raising alarm for press freedom.

RIUJ condemns harassment of journalist Farhan Hussain by touts

RIUJ condemns harassment of journalist Farhan Hussain by touts

 Published 7 years ago:  RIUJ urges police to address journalist Farhan Hussain's harassment by touts and condemns inappropriate police actions against him.

IFJ urges Pakistani media houses to reinstate laid-off workers

IFJ urges Pakistani media houses to reinstate laid-off workers

 Published 7 years ago:  The IFJ urges the Jang Group and other media houses in Pakistan to reinstate laid-off workers amid widespread layoffs across the industry.

No idea who assaulted me, says Samaa cameraperson Wajid Ali

No idea who assaulted me, says Samaa cameraperson Wajid Ali

 Published 7 years ago:  Samaa TV cameraperson Wajid Ali speaks from the hospital after being assaulted by bodyguards, unable to identify his attacker.

Geo wins Urdu News Channel of the Year Award

Geo wins Urdu News Channel of the Year Award

 Published 7 years ago:  Geo News has won the 'Urdu News Channel of the Year 2018' at the Asian Viewers Television Awards, showcasing its popularity among viewers!

113 journalists killed this year: Press Emblem Campaign

113 journalists killed this year: Press Emblem Campaign

 Published 7 years ago:  The Press Emblem Campaign reports 113 journalists killed in 30 countries this year, marking a 14% increase in media casualties compared to last year.

Jang management seeks two days to consider demands of protesting Lahore journalists

Jang management seeks two days to consider demands of protesting Lahore journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  Jang management has requested two days to address the job cut demands of protesting journalists following significant unrest in Lahore.

Bomb blast at Athens headquarters of Skai media group

Bomb blast at Athens headquarters of Skai media group

 Published 7 years ago:  A bomb blast at Skai media group's Athens headquarters caused significant damage but no casualties, prompting an anti-terrorist investigation.

Journalists condemn attack on Samaa TV cameraperson

Journalists condemn attack on Samaa TV cameraperson

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan have condemned the violent attack on Samaa TV's cameraperson by security guards of Nawaz Sharif outside the National Assembly.

Protest in Islamabad against layoffs by Jang Group

Protest in Islamabad against layoffs by Jang Group

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad protested against mass layoffs by Jang Group, demanding reinstatement of hundreds of dismissed workers.

Lahore journalists lock up Jang offices in protest over job cuts

Lahore journalists lock up Jang offices in protest over job cuts

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Lahore protest at Jang-Geo Group offices against significant job cuts, blocking access and demanding reinstatement of sacked employees.

Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attack Samaa camera operator

Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attack Samaa camera operator

 Published 7 years ago:  Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attacked Samaa TV cameraperson Wajid Ali outside Parliament, leaving him unconscious and prompting a case against the guards.

German ambassador questions Pakistani media's silence on COP24

German ambassador questions Pakistani media's silence on COP24

 Published 7 years ago:  German Ambassador Martin Kobler questions the Pakistani media's silence on COP24 climate change discussions during an awards ceremony in Islamabad.

PFUJ demands immediate reinstatement of workers terminated by Jang Group

PFUJ demands immediate reinstatement of workers terminated by Jang Group

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ demands the immediate reinstatement of over 500 workers terminated by Jang Group, condemning anti-labor practices and government policies.

Jang group lays off hundreds of employees

Jang group lays off hundreds of employees

 Published 7 years ago:  Jang Group has laid off hundreds of employees, leading to the closure of major publications and protests from journalists over delayed salaries.

BOL News apologizes for program host's sarcastic remarks against minister

BOL News apologizes for program host's sarcastic remarks against minister

 Published 7 years ago:  BOL News formally apologized to Minister Murad Saeed for sarcastic remarks made by host Dr. Fizza Akbar Khan during her show Aisay Nahin Chalay Ga.

Fawad claims state media has given more coverage to the opposition than private channels

Fawad claims state media has given more coverage to the opposition than private channels

 Published 7 years ago:  Chaudhry Fawad Hussain asserts that state media offers more coverage to the opposition compared to private channels during a National Assembly session.

No authentic data on the number of workers laid off by newspapers, NA told

No authentic data on the number of workers laid off by newspapers, NA told

 Published 7 years ago:  The Information Minister revealed no authentic data on workers laid off by private media since 2018 during a National Assembly session.

Minister elaborates on Rs35 TV license fee included in electricity bill

Minister elaborates on Rs35 TV license fee included in electricity bill

 Published 7 years ago:  The Rs35 TV license fee in electricity bills is vital for funding commercially unviable PTV channels, according to Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussian.

Nepali photojournalist arrested at protest outside president's office

Nepali photojournalist arrested at protest outside president's office

 Published 7 years ago:  Photojournalist Barsha Shah was detained for three hours during a protest outside the President's Office in Kathmandu, sparking criticism of police actions.

Voice of America protests move to block its content

Voice of America protests move to block its content

 Published 7 years ago:  Voice of America urges Pakistan to end the block on its Urdu and Pashto websites amid growing concerns over press freedom.

Arif Nizami on challenges national media faces

Arif Nizami on challenges national media faces

 Published 7 years ago:  Arif Nizami highlights the economic and freedom of expression challenges faced by national media under the PTI government.

PEMRA warns BOL News

PEMRA warns BOL News

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA issues a warning to BOL News for airing inappropriate remarks against a government minister, urging compliance with its Code of Conduct.

Two Pakistani journalists complete 10-month training in Beijing

Two Pakistani journalists complete 10-month training in Beijing

 Published 7 years ago:  Two Pakistani journalists have successfully completed a prestigious 10-month training program in Beijing, aimed at enhancing media relations.

PEMRA show-cause notice to Neo News

PEMRA show-cause notice to Neo News

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA issues a show-cause notice to Neo News for airing disparaging remarks against an ethnic community in violation of media regulations.

A trio of journalists in a war of tweets

A trio of journalists in a war of tweets

 Published 7 years ago:  A tweeting conflict erupts among journalists over double standards in judicial verdicts involving Dr. Shahid Masood and the Sharif family.

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

 Published 7 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists reports 251 journalists imprisoned worldwide, highlighting increasing global repression and censorship.

UNESCO condemns journalist Noor-ul-Hassan's murder

UNESCO condemns journalist Noor-ul-Hassan's murder

 Published 7 years ago:  UNESCO has condemned the murder of Pakistani journalist Noor-ul-Hassan, calling for justice and action against violence towards media professionals.