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Rising Kashmir Editor Shujaat Bukhari shot dead

Rising Kashmir Editor Shujaat Bukhari shot dead

 Published 7 years ago:  Veteran journalist Shujaat Bukhari was shot dead along with two security officers in Kashmir, prompting widespread outrage and investigation.

Chief justice says news organizations must pay staff salaries as ordered

Chief justice says news organizations must pay staff salaries as ordered

 Published 7 years ago:  Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar emphasizes the need for media organizations to pay salaries and dues to their employees as mandated by the court.

Key freedoms under relentless attack in Pakistan: Amnesty International

Key freedoms under relentless attack in Pakistan: Amnesty International

 Published 7 years ago:  Amnesty International highlights a crackdown on freedoms in Pakistan ahead of the general elections, urging for protection of human rights.

CPJ announces 2018 International Press Freedom Award winners

CPJ announces 2018 International Press Freedom Award winners

 Published 7 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists honors brave journalists from Sudan, Ukraine, Venezuela, and Vietnam with the 2018 International Press Freedom Awards.

Bangladeshi writer-publisher shot dead

Bangladeshi writer-publisher shot dead

 Published 7 years ago:  Bangladeshi writer and publisher Shahjahan Bachchu was shot dead by assailants in Munshiganj, prompting condemnation from the International Federation of.

Khawar Ghumman joins Dunya News as bureau chief

Khawar Ghumman joins Dunya News as bureau chief

 Published 7 years ago:  Khawar Ghumman has been appointed as the Islamabad bureau chief of Dunya News after leaving 92 News, marking a significant career move.

IFJ condemns killing of journalist in Yemen

IFJ condemns killing of journalist in Yemen

 Published 7 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the brutal killing of Yemeni journalist Anwar Al-Rakan, emphasizing the need for accountability and protection of press freedoms.

Dawn refuses to publish Akbar Zaidi's articles

Dawn refuses to publish Akbar Zaidi's articles

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn has declined to publish Akbar Zaidi's political articles due to serious threats linked to the military and ongoing censorship issues.

Army denies involvement in abduction of Gul Bukhari

Army denies involvement in abduction of Gul Bukhari

 Published 8 years ago:  Pakistan's army has denied any involvement in the abduction of rights activist Gul Bukhari, calling for a thorough investigation into the incident.

Filipino journalist murdered in Mindanao

Filipino journalist murdered in Mindanao

 Published 8 years ago:  Filipino journalist Dennis Denora was murdered in Mindanao, raising alarm over press freedom and government accountability in the Philippines.

Salary delay: RIUJ holds protest outside Geo offices

Salary delay: RIUJ holds protest outside Geo offices

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ protested outside Geo offices over delays in salary payments to staff, warning of further actions if issues persist.

CPJ calls for prompt probe into attacks on journalists

CPJ calls for prompt probe into attacks on journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns attacks on Gul Bukhari and Asad Kharal, calling for immediate investigations in Pakistan.

Attack, abduction threaten journalists' safety in Pakistan

Attack, abduction threaten journalists' safety in Pakistan

 Published 8 years ago:  Recent attacks on journalists Asad Kharal and Gul Bukhari in Lahore highlight the alarming risks facing media in Pakistan ahead of elections.

Palestinian security forces detain journalist in West Bank

Palestinian security forces detain journalist in West Bank

 Published 8 years ago:  Palestinian authorities have detained journalist Abdul Mohsen Shalaldeh without charges, prompting concerns from press freedom advocates.

Lahore Press Club concerned over harassment of journalist Rizwan ur Rehman Razi

Lahore Press Club concerned over harassment of journalist Rizwan ur Rehman Razi

 Published 8 years ago:  The Lahore Press Club is alarmed by the harassment of journalist Rizwan ur Rehman Razi and warns of potential protests if it continues.

PFUJ calls on ISPR to withdraw its statement against journalists

PFUJ calls on ISPR to withdraw its statement against journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The PFUJ urges ISPR to retract its remarks labeling senior journalists as 'anti-state elements', citing concerns over freedom of expression.

PFUJ expresses concern over targeting of journalists

PFUJ expresses concern over targeting of journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  PFUJ expresses deep concern over the violent attacks on journalists, calling for judicial action and accountability from the government.

Chief Justice takes notice of attack on Asad Kharal

Chief Justice takes notice of attack on Asad Kharal

 Published 8 years ago:  Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has taken notice of the brutal attack on journalist Asad Kharal, demanding a report from police within 24 hours.

Gul Bukhari freed after abduction

Gul Bukhari freed after abduction

 Published 8 years ago:  Gul Bukhari, a journalist and rights activist, was abducted and later freed, drawing attention to ongoing intimidation of critics in Pakistan.

Analyst Gul Bukhari kidnapped

Analyst Gul Bukhari kidnapped

 Published 8 years ago:  Gul Bukhari, a prominent journalist, was kidnapped in Lahore as she headed to her show, raising serious concerns about media safety in Pakistan.

Armed men attack and injure BOL News analyst Asad Kharal

Armed men attack and injure BOL News analyst Asad Kharal

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL News analyst Asad Kharal was attacked and injured by armed men in Lahore, raising concerns over media safety in Pakistan.

Nowhere to hide from Russia, says Ukrainian journalist named on hit-list

Nowhere to hide from Russia, says Ukrainian journalist named on hit-list

 Published 8 years ago:  Ukrainian journalist Matvei Ganapolsky, targeted by Russia, believes there's no point in fleeing abroad from potential assassination attempts.

Watchdog condemns ISPR chief's comments about journalists

Watchdog condemns ISPR chief's comments about journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists condemned ISPR Chief Asif Ghafoor for comments on journalists allegedly promoting anti-state propaganda.

Journalist in east Nepal beaten over a news report

Journalist in east Nepal beaten over a news report

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Dinesh Giri was assaulted in Morang, eastern Nepal, prompting condemnation from the International Federation of Journalists and Nepal Press Union.

PEMRA Council of Complaints warns Express News

PEMRA Council of Complaints warns Express News

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA's Council of Complaints warns Express News for airing derogatory language in Khabardar program and addresses other complaints regarding media practices.

Russian court sentences Ukrainian journalist to 12 years for espionage

Russian court sentences Ukrainian journalist to 12 years for espionage

 Published 8 years ago:  Russian court sentences Ukrainian journalist Roman Sushchenko to 12 years in prison on espionage charges, sparking international condemnation.

News website blocked over news content in Bangladesh

News website blocked over news content in Bangladesh

 Published 8 years ago:  The Daily Star website in Bangladesh was blocked for over 18 hours due to news content, raising concerns over censorship by authorities.

Violation of Wage Board agreement angers PFUJ

Violation of Wage Board agreement angers PFUJ

 Published 8 years ago:  The PFUJ condemns the government's violation of the Wage Board agreement by altering its composition, raising concerns over trustworthiness!