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Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

Somaliland arrests journalists, bans TV stations

 Published 8 years ago:  Somaliland authorities have arrested journalists and banned two TV stations amid rising tensions with Puntland over territorial disputes.

Journalist who faked death: I didn't want to share Skripal's fate

Journalist who faked death: I didn't want to share Skripal's fate

 Published 8 years ago:  Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko faked his death to evade an assassination attempt, revealing the pressures faced by dissenting voices.

Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Dr. Shahid Masood

Non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Dr. Shahid Masood

 Published 8 years ago:  A local court has issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Dr. Shahid Masood over allegations of embezzling Rs38 million and avoiding investigation.

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi gives away APNS awards to journalists

Shahid Khaqan Abbasi gives away APNS awards to journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi presented the APNS awards to distinguished journalists and advertising agencies at a ceremony in Islamabad.

Trial transmission of PTV Parliament starts

Trial transmission of PTV Parliament starts

 Published 8 years ago:  PTV Parliament starts trial transmission to broadcast live parliamentary proceedings and committee meetings, enhancing transparency for citizens.

IFJ says Babchenko case intolerable and unacceptable

IFJ says Babchenko case intolerable and unacceptable

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the manipulation of information in the Babchenko case, highlighting its damaging effects on media credibility and journalistic integrity.

Watchdog relieved journalist's killing was staged

Watchdog relieved journalist's killing was staged

 Published 8 years ago:  Arkady Babchenko, reported killed in Ukraine, appears alive at a news conference, revealing a staged plot to capture his would-be assassins.

Russain journalist reported killed shows up at news conference

Russain journalist reported killed shows up at news conference

 Published 8 years ago:  Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko, reported dead, surprises everyone by appearing alive at a news conference in Ukraine after a faked assassination.

Court overturns PEMRA ban on Aamir Liaquat

Court overturns PEMRA ban on Aamir Liaquat

 Published 8 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has lifted a 30-day ban imposed by PEMRA on Aamir Liaquat Hussain, allowing him to continue hosting his programs.

Another journalist killed in Mexico

Another journalist killed in Mexico

 Published 8 years ago:  A journalist in Mexico, Hector Gonzalez, was beaten to death just a week after another journalist was found dead, raising concerns over press safety.

IFJ condemns draft bill to ban filming Israeli soldiers on duty

IFJ condemns draft bill to ban filming Israeli soldiers on duty

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ has condemned an Israeli bill seeking to criminalize the filming of soldiers, highlighting threats to media freedom and journalist safety.

PTI serves legal notice on Gharidah Farooqi for alleged malicious tweets

PTI serves legal notice on Gharidah Farooqi for alleged malicious tweets

 Published 8 years ago:  PTI has issued a legal notice to Gharidah Farooqi for alleged defamatory tweets, threatening Rs one billion in damages if not retracted.

Morgan Freeman's lawyer demands CNN retract sexual harassment claims

Morgan Freeman's lawyer demands CNN retract sexual harassment claims

 Published 8 years ago:  Morgan Freeman's lawyer demands CNN retract sexual harassment claims, presenting evidence that undermines the allegations against the actor.

Prominent Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko shot, killed in Kiev

Prominent Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko shot, killed in Kiev

 Published 8 years ago:  Arkady Babchenko, a prominent Russian journalist, was shot and killed in Kiev, raising concerns over press freedom and safety in Ukraine.

CPJ welcomes FIFA complaints mechanism for journalists covering World Cup

CPJ welcomes FIFA complaints mechanism for journalists covering World Cup

 Published 8 years ago:  CPJ has welcomed FIFA's new complaints mechanism for journalists covering the 2018 World Cup, aimed at addressing press freedom violations.

Saleem Baig is new PEMRA chairman

Saleem Baig is new PEMRA chairman

 Published 8 years ago:  Saleem Baig has been appointed as the new chairman of Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority following the resignation of Absar Alam.

Adnan Aamir wins Reporting on Delimitation Award

Adnan Aamir wins Reporting on Delimitation Award

 Published 8 years ago:  Adnan Aamir wins the Reporting on Delimitation Award for his impactful story published in Newsline magazine, enhancing journalism standards in Pakistan.

Global call for action to end worldwide discrimination and abuse of women journalists

Global call for action to end worldwide discrimination and abuse of women journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Delegates at the IFJ conference have called for urgent action against discrimination and violence faced by women journalists worldwide.

Censorship! The News drops Talat Hussain's column again

Censorship! The News drops Talat Hussain's column again

 Published 8 years ago:  Syed Talat Hussain's column was dropped by The News again after he refused editorial changes, highlighting ongoing censorship in Pakistan.

New privacy law forces some US media offline in Europe

New privacy law forces some US media offline in Europe

 Published 8 years ago:  New EU privacy laws have led major US media, including LA Times and Chicago Tribune, to disable their websites in parts of Europe.

PEMRA prohibits airing of Mashriq TV program

PEMRA prohibits airing of Mashriq TV program

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has banned the airing of Mashriq TV's Narra Da Wakhat program for defying a prior order, imposing a fine of Rs500,000.

Venezuela opens investigation into independent newspaper

Venezuela opens investigation into independent newspaper

 Published 8 years ago:  Venezuela's government investigates El Nacional, the leading independent newspaper, stifling free press amid accusations of inciting unrest.

PEMRA bans broadcast of two BOL News programs

PEMRA bans broadcast of two BOL News programs

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has imposed a 30-day ban on BOL News programs for airing controversial content that hurt religious sentiments.

Promotional transmission of BOL Entertainment starts

Promotional transmission of BOL Entertainment starts

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL Network has launched promotional transmission for its new channel BOL Entertainment, featuring renowned dramas and celebrities like Shabnam.

Journalists covering Iran face restrictions, harassment, and surveillance

Journalists covering Iran face restrictions, harassment, and surveillance

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists highlights ongoing restrictions and surveillance faced by journalists in Iran, despite promises of reform by President Rouhani.

ARY News targets DawnNews journalist Mubashir Zaidi

ARY News targets DawnNews journalist Mubashir Zaidi

 Published 8 years ago:  ARY News has launched a campaign against journalist Mubashir Zaidi following his controversial reporting for The Hindu regarding Hafiz Saeed.

Two journalists detained in Libya

Two journalists detained in Libya

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the detention of two journalists in Libya over their involvement with the Septimus Award, urging government intervention for their release.

National Press Club restores Absar Alam's membership

National Press Club restores Absar Alam's membership

 Published 8 years ago:  The National Press Club has reinstated Absar Alam's membership, previously suspended during his tenure as PEMRA chairman due to legal issues.