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Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News following big pay cut

Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News following big pay cut

 Published 7 years ago:  Moeed Pirzada has resigned from Dunya News after a significant pay cut of around 35 percent, affecting his show 'Tonight with Moeed Pirzada'.

Shafaat Ali says his ad mimicking prime minister taken off the air

Shafaat Ali says his ad mimicking prime minister taken off the air

 Published 7 years ago:  Shafaat Ali's advertisement mimicking Imran Khan has been mostly taken off the air amid ongoing media censorship in Pakistan.

BOL reportedly fires over 250 employees without paying them salaries long overdue

BOL reportedly fires over 250 employees without paying them salaries long overdue

 Published 7 years ago:  BOL News has allegedly terminated over 250 employees without paying nearly six months of overdue salaries amid protests and management backlash.

Murtaza Solangi bids goodbye to Capital TV

Murtaza Solangi bids goodbye to Capital TV

 Published 7 years ago:  Murtaza Solangi, veteran journalist and broadcaster, bids farewell to Capital TV, announcing his departure on Twitter without specifying reasons.

Sacked Matiullah Jan gets support on Twitter

Sacked Matiullah Jan gets support on Twitter

 Published 7 years ago:  Matiullah Jan receives widespread support on Twitter after his sacking by Waqt News, highlighting issues of journalism and censorship in Pakistan.

CEJ-IBA and ICRC team up to honor journalists for humanitarian reporting

CEJ-IBA and ICRC team up to honor journalists for humanitarian reporting

 Published 7 years ago:  CEJ-IBA and ICRC awarded six journalists for excellence in humanitarian reporting at the Humanitarian Reporting Awards 2018 in Karachi.

Waqt News shows Matiullah Jan the door

Waqt News shows Matiullah Jan the door

 Published 7 years ago:  Waqt News fires prominent journalist Matiullah Jan after six years of hosting the program Apna Apna Gareban, marking a significant change in the channel's lineup.

End the lies, cover-up and appeasement over killing of Jamal Khashoggi: IFJ

End the lies, cover-up and appeasement over killing of Jamal Khashoggi: IFJ

 Published 7 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists urges global leaders to confront the Saudi regime over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

PFUJ calls for immediate arrest of journalist's murderers

PFUJ calls for immediate arrest of journalist's murderers

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ demands immediate arrest of those responsible for the murder of journalist Sohail Khan, highlighting failures in police protection.

IFJ says journalist Sohail Khan's murder a blatant attack on press freedom

IFJ says journalist Sohail Khan's murder a blatant attack on press freedom

 Published 7 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the murder of journalist Sohail Khan as a blatant attack on press freedom and calls for increased media safety in Pakistan.

Supreme Court sets deadlines for media houses to pay off staff salaries

Supreme Court sets deadlines for media houses to pay off staff salaries

 Published 7 years ago:  The Supreme Court of Pakistan directed media houses to pay staff salaries by specified deadlines amid concerns over non-payment.

Speakers at Faiz Peace Festival in London support freedom of the press in Pakistan

Speakers at Faiz Peace Festival in London support freedom of the press in Pakistan

 Published 7 years ago:  The Faiz Peace Festival in London champions press freedom in Pakistan, condemning censorship and support for journalists against intimidation.

Absar Alam and Matiullah Jan slam Dunya News analyst Haroon ur Rasheed

Absar Alam and Matiullah Jan slam Dunya News analyst Haroon ur Rasheed

 Published 7 years ago:  Absar Alam criticizes Dunya News analyst Haroon ur Rasheed for alleged threats made over a police officer's arrest, calling for action.

Gharidah Farooqi likely to return to Aaj

Gharidah Farooqi likely to return to Aaj

 Published 7 years ago:  Prominent presenter Gharidah Farooqi is set to return to Aaj News shortly after a brief stint at GNN Television.

PEMRA approves TV rating regulations

PEMRA approves TV rating regulations

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA has approved new regulations to license TV rating companies and five satellite TV broadcast stations at its recent meeting in Islamabad.

Concerns over media access to upcoming elections in Afghanistan

Concerns over media access to upcoming elections in Afghanistan

 Published 7 years ago:  Concerns rise over media access at Afghanistan's polling stations ahead of the October 20 elections as IEC refuses coverage cards to journalists.

Journalist Sohail Khan shot dead in Haripur

Journalist Sohail Khan shot dead in Haripur

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalist Sohail Khan was shot dead in Haripur by unidentified gunmen while returning from court, reportedly over his reporting on drug peddlers.

Audio of alleged telephonic conversation of Haroon ur Rasheed threatening policeman goes viral

Audio of alleged telephonic conversation of Haroon ur Rasheed threatening policeman goes viral

 Published 7 years ago:  An audio clip of Haroon ur Rasheed threatening a police officer during a phone call has gone viral, raising serious questions about his conduct.

Photojournalist killed in targeted attack on election rally in Afghanistan

Photojournalist killed in targeted attack on election rally in Afghanistan

 Published 7 years ago:  Photojournalist M. Asif Hakimi was killed in a bomb blast during an election rally in Afghanistan, highlighting dangers faced by media professionals!

PEMRA issues notices to Geo, Dunya for airing false news

PEMRA issues notices to Geo, Dunya for airing false news

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA has issued notices to Geo and Dunya channels for airing false news about ministers, demanding proof within two days.

More journalists killed in first nine months of 2018 than in all of 2017

More journalists killed in first nine months of 2018 than in all of 2017

 Published 7 years ago:  In the first nine months of 2018, more journalists were killed than in all of 2017, highlighting the dangerous conditions faced by the media.

PFUJ says terminations of journalists unacceptable

PFUJ says terminations of journalists unacceptable

 Published 7 years ago:  The PFUJ condemns the terminations of journalists and plans protests against media organizations for large-scale retrenchments.

Journalists injured in hit-and-run accident seek registration of FIR

Journalists injured in hit-and-run accident seek registration of FIR

 Published 7 years ago:  The Islamabad Police are hesitant to register an FIR after a hit-and-run incident injured two journalists in the secure Red Zone.

Ayesha Bakhsh goes on air on GNN

Ayesha Bakhsh goes on air on GNN

 Published 7 years ago:  Ayesha Bakhsh makes her debut on GNN Television, interviewing Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry in her new program Face to Face.

Hamid Mir rejoins Geo

Hamid Mir rejoins Geo

 Published 7 years ago:  Hamid Mir has rejoined Geo News just two months after leaving GNN Television, marking his return to a familiar platform in journalism.

The Express Tribune sacks eight reporters in Islamabad; RIUJ condemns decision

The Express Tribune sacks eight reporters in Islamabad; RIUJ condemns decision

 Published 7 years ago:  The Express Tribune has terminated eight reporters in Islamabad, prompting condemnation from the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

Producers' association threatens to protest if sacked colleagues not reinstated

Producers' association threatens to protest if sacked colleagues not reinstated

 Published 7 years ago:  The Electronic Media Producers Association threatens protests if laid-off producers are not reinstated by October 15 and demand delayed salaries.

PFUJ holds countrywide protests against unannounced censorship, terminations

PFUJ holds countrywide protests against unannounced censorship, terminations

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ protests against government censorship and terminations of media workers took place across Pakistan, demanding the reinstatement of journalists.