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Welcome to our Newsroom, your one-stop destination for the latest stories meticulously curated and refined by our skilled sub-editors. This dynamic section features a diverse mix of news articles spanning some of our main categories, including Pakistan, World, Asia, Opportunities, and Women in Media. Stay updated with the most current and compelling stories, all in one place, as we bring you comprehensive coverage of the events and issues shaping the media world.

Threats to media: RIUJ to start protests

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WhatsApp and Telegram blocked in Afghanistan

Published 8 years ago:

NYU journalism department cuts ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

Published 8 years ago:

US journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

Published 8 years ago:

FIR registered against Hamid Mir

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Pakistan shows improvement on 2017 World Press Freedom Index

Published 8 years ago:

Norwegian-Iraqi journalist arrested in Iraq

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Number of press clubs shut down in Balochistan rises to 12

Published 8 years ago: The Chaghi, Shaheed Sikandarabad Surab, and Mir Ahmad Yar Khan Kalat Press Clubs in Balochistan cease operations, bringing the total closures to 12 amid escalating militant threats. Recent attacks include grenades at Hub Press Club, assaults on newspaper distribution, and burning of newspapers.

Another five press clubs forced to cease activities in Balochistan

Published 8 years ago: The press freedom situation in Balochistan worsens as five more press clubsâ€”Sarawan, Hub, Wandar, Uthal, and Belaâ€”shut down due to militant threats. These closures follow attacks and threats from militant groups, with no security provided by local authorities.

PPF calls on federal and Balochistan governments to accept responsibility for safety of journalists

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Four press clubs in Balochistan closed down after threats from militants

Published 8 years ago: Militant threats have led to the closure of four press clubs in Balochistan, including Gwadar, Panjgur, Kharan, and Dalbadin. The closures highlight the severe risks faced by media in the region. Following threats from the Baloch Liberation Front, which warned of armed action against the media, a grenade attack was reported at Hub Press Club.

IHC sets aside fine on Channel 24 as PTI counsel withdraws complaint

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Court upholds fine imposed on Channel 24 by PEMRA

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Pakistan ranks 7 on CPJ's 2017 Global Impunity Index

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IFJ launches campaign to fight impunity for crimes against journalists

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Journalist killed in Syria bombing

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Assault on Ahmed Noorani: Journalists stage walkout from Senate

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IFJ condemns attack on Ahmed Noorani

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Armed men beat up Daily Qudrat employee in Quetta, newspapers burnt

Published 8 years ago: Unidentified armed men beat up an employee of Daily Qudrat and burnt the newspapers he was carrying in Suraj Ganj Bazaar, Quetta. This incident follows a series of threats from militant groups in Balochistan targeting media personnel.

BOL News fined Rs1 million

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Business Plus and Zaiqa TV face month-long suspension

Published 8 years ago:

PEMRA suspends 7 News license for seven days

Published 8 years ago:

Attack on The News journalist: RIUJ sets deadline for arrest of assailants

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Mexican journalist honored for reporting vows to never be silenced

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Journalist Ahmed Noorani attacked in Islamabad, suffers injuries

Published 8 years ago: Senior investigative journalist Ahmed Noorani of The News was attacked and seriously injured by unidentified men in Islamabad. This assault follows a similar attack on journalist Matiullah Jan, highlighting the ongoing threats to press freedom and journalist safety in Pakistan.

PEMRA chairman laments electronic media's falling standards

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Canada strengthens protection of journalists' sources

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Russia's opposition newspaper plans to 'arm journalists'

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