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Nai Baat journalist Nasrullah Khan granted bail

Nai Baat journalist Nasrullah Khan granted bail

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalist Nasrullah Khan has been granted bail by an anti-terrorism court after being arrested for allegedly possessing banned literature.

Troubles pile up for Dr. Shahid Masood

Troubles pile up for Dr. Shahid Masood

 Published 7 years ago:  Dr. Shahid Masood's pre-arrest bail plea is rejected, leading to his arrest over allegations of harassment and theft near the Islamabad High Court.

Feica discharged from hospital

Feica discharged from hospital

 Published 7 years ago:  Feica, the renowned Editorial Artist of Dawn Media Group, has been discharged from the hospital following a heart attack and is recovering at home.

AFP reporter Gohar Abbas wins Foreign Press Association Award in London

AFP reporter Gohar Abbas wins Foreign Press Association Award in London

 Published 7 years ago:  Gohar Abbas, a reporter at AFP, wins the Foreign Press Association Award in London for his travel piece on Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor.

Gunmen kill prominent Syrian radio host and photographer in Syria

Gunmen kill prominent Syrian radio host and photographer in Syria

 Published 7 years ago:  The assassination of Syrian radio host Raed Fares and photographer Hamoud al-Jnaid highlights the dangers journalists face in conflict zones.

Lebanese authorities detain Syrian reporter

Lebanese authorities detain Syrian reporter

 Published 7 years ago:  Lebanese authorities have detained Syrian journalist Abdel Hafez al-Houlani without charge, prompting international condemnation from the CPJ.

PFUJ factions team up to form National Action Committee

PFUJ factions team up to form National Action Committee

 Published 7 years ago:  The PFUJ factions have formed a National Action Committee to defend media workers' rights and address issues like salary delays and press freedom.

The News blunders big time

The News blunders big time

 Published 7 years ago:  The News made a significant error by repeating a four-column story about NAB on consecutive pages, raising questions about editorial standards.

PTV at its creative best on its 54th birthday

PTV at its creative best on its 54th birthday

 Published 7 years ago:  Pakistan Television (PTV) celebrated its 54th birthday with a creative advertisement highlighting its legacy and relationships with other channels.

Shaheen Sehbai calls for scrutiny of media icons

Shaheen Sehbai calls for scrutiny of media icons

 Published 7 years ago:  Shaheen Sehbai demands a thorough investigation into media icons following the arrest of Dr. Shahid Masood, criticizing inflated media personas.

Journalist dismisses NPC probe committee as not neutral

Journalist dismisses NPC probe committee as not neutral

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalist Raja Waheed Janjua critiques the NPC's probe committee for bias, calling for a neutral investigation into the Media Enclave land sale.

Minister wants media houses to review their business models; looking to government not the answer

Minister wants media houses to review their business models; looking to government not the answer

 Published 7 years ago:  Minister Fawad Chaudhry urges media houses to reassess their business models, stating reliance on government ads is unsustainable.

Media Enclave sold, claims NPC governing body member

Media Enclave sold, claims NPC governing body member

 Published 7 years ago:  A member of the NPC governing body claims the Media Enclave has been sold, prompting a probe committee to investigate the allegations.

Senior Saudi prince says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi conclusion

Senior Saudi prince says CIA cannot be trusted on Khashoggi conclusion

 Published 7 years ago:  A senior Saudi prince questions the credibility of the CIA's conclusion regarding the Khashoggi murder, citing past inaccuracies.

Shahid Masood says crackdown on media about to start

Shahid Masood says crackdown on media about to start

 Published 7 years ago:  Dr. Shahid Masood warns of an impending crackdown on media and social media during his custody with the FIA in the PTV corruption case.

Protesting Lahore journalists block Mall Road

Protesting Lahore journalists block Mall Road

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Lahore protested on Mall Road against job terminations and pay cuts by media organizations, demanding accountability for media owners.

IFJ global survey shows massive impact of online abuse on women journalists

IFJ global survey shows massive impact of online abuse on women journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  A new IFJ survey reveals that 64% of women journalists have experienced online abuse, highlighting urgent needs for action and support.

PFUJ evolving new strategy to cope with anti-journalist measures

PFUJ evolving new strategy to cope with anti-journalist measures

 Published 7 years ago:  The PFUJ is developing a new strategy to address recent anti-journalist measures, including layoffs and censorship in Pakistan.

PEMRA issues notices to 22 channels for irresponsible coverage of terrorist attack

PEMRA issues notices to 22 channels for irresponsible coverage of terrorist attack

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA issues notices to 22 TV channels for their irresponsible coverage of the terrorist attack in Karachi, violating media conduct rules.

FIA arrests NewsOne analyst Dr. Shahid Masood

FIA arrests NewsOne analyst Dr. Shahid Masood

 Published 7 years ago:  Dr. Shahid Masood, analyst for NewsOne, was arrested by the FIA after his bail was dismissed by the Islamabad High Court due to embezzlement allegations.

Giving people's money to private media, not the government's mandate: minister

Giving people's money to private media, not the government's mandate: minister

 Published 7 years ago:  Federal Minister Fawad Chaudhry criticizes government aid to private media, emphasizing the need for sustainable business models amidst economic challenges.

Google News to fund new ideas for quality journalism in Asia-Pacific

Google News to fund new ideas for quality journalism in Asia-Pacific

 Published 7 years ago:  Google News has launched an innovation challenge to fund projects enhancing quality journalism in the Asia-Pacific region, offering up to $300,000.

Lifafa journalism in Pakistan a sad development: Imtiaz Alam

Lifafa journalism in Pakistan a sad development: Imtiaz Alam

 Published 7 years ago:  Imtiaz Alam criticizes lifafa journalism in Pakistan, attributing its rise to past rulers and intelligence agencies, impacting journalistic integrity.

Famed Urdu poet and writer Fahmida Riaz passes away

Famed Urdu poet and writer Fahmida Riaz passes away

 Published 7 years ago:  Famed Pakistani poet and activist Fahmida Riaz passed away at 73 in Lahore after a long illness, leaving a legacy in feminist literature.

Dawn cartoonist Feica suffers heart attack, hospitalized

Dawn cartoonist Feica suffers heart attack, hospitalized

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn cartoonist Feica, real name Rafique Ahmed, was hospitalized after a heart attack, with the Sindh government covering his treatment costs.

CPJ gala honors brave journalists, highlights journalism's role

CPJ gala honors brave journalists, highlights journalism's role

 Published 7 years ago:  The CPJ gala celebrated brave journalists from across the globe and highlighted the ongoing fight for press freedom amid increasing repression.

National Press Club hosts veteran journalist Hussain Naqi

National Press Club hosts veteran journalist Hussain Naqi

 Published 7 years ago:  The National Press Club hosted Hussain Naqi to express solidarity after his treatment by the Supreme Court, highlighting journalist struggles.

Imtiaz Alam to quit Geo

Imtiaz Alam to quit Geo

 Published 7 years ago:  Imtiaz Alam announces his decision to leave Geo Television due to financial pressures and increasing censorship in the media industry.