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Jang journalist Zahid Mirani passes away

Jang journalist Zahid Mirani passes away

 Published 8 years ago:  Senior journalist Zahid Mirani has passed away from a cardiac arrest in Sobho Dero, leaving behind a legacy in journalism.

Pakistani journalist among 10 covering ICCB 2017 in Colombia

Pakistani journalist among 10 covering ICCB 2017 in Colombia

 Published 8 years ago:  A Pakistani journalist joins nine others globally to attend ICCB 2017 in Colombia, focusing on crucial conservation issues.

Din TV journalist Roshan Ali Bhutto dies of electric shock

Din TV journalist Roshan Ali Bhutto dies of electric shock

 Published 8 years ago:  Roshan Ali Bhutto, a journalist at Din Television, tragically died from electric shock in Larkana, prompting sorrow among colleagues and friends.

Vietnamese blogger sentenced to nine years in prison

Vietnamese blogger sentenced to nine years in prison

 Published 8 years ago:  A Vietnamese court has sentenced blogger Tran Thi Nga to nine years in prison for spreading anti-state propaganda, igniting international condemnation.

NDTV fires 70 employees

NDTV fires 70 employees

 Published 8 years ago:  NDTV has laid off about 70 employees as part of a restructuring effort, citing shifts towards mobile journalism and financial challenges.

Shaheen Sehbai in Twitter attack on Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

Shaheen Sehbai in Twitter attack on Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

 Published 8 years ago:  Veteran journalist Shaheen Sehbai criticized Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, likening him to the Godfather amid ongoing legal troubles with the Supreme Court.

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appears before Supreme Court in contempt case

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appears before Supreme Court in contempt case

 Published 8 years ago:  Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appeared before the Supreme Court in a contempt case regarding false reporting by The News, with hearings ongoing.

Watchdog calls for action against officials who assaulted journalists

Watchdog calls for action against officials who assaulted journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges a full investigation into FIA officials who allegedly assaulted and detained journalists in Islamabad.

Journalist arrested in west Nepal

Journalist arrested in west Nepal

 Published 8 years ago:  The arrest of journalist Chakka Bahadur Malla in west Nepal has drawn condemnation from various press organizations, demanding his immediate release.

BOL launches transmission in Arabic

BOL launches transmission in Arabic

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL News has launched Arabic transmission, becoming the first Urdu channel to broadcast in this language, enhancing its reach in the Middle East.

IFJ condemns harassment, detention of journalists by FIA

IFJ condemns harassment, detention of journalists by FIA

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ has condemned the FIA's harassment and detention of journalists in Islamabad, demanding accountability for the actions taken against them.

Journalists disrupt PML-N press conference

Journalists disrupt PML-N press conference

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists protested during a PML-N press conference in Islamabad over the delay in filing an FIR regarding harassment of a female reporter.

Imran takes yet another swipe at Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

Imran takes yet another swipe at Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

 Published 8 years ago:  Imran Khan criticizes The News' portrayal of his Supreme Court letter, targeting Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman as a criminal using media for personal gain.

Contempt hearing against news group could turn into actual trial of media, says Shaheen Sehbai

Contempt hearing against news group could turn into actual trial of media, says Shaheen Sehbai

 Published 8 years ago:  Shaheen Sehbai warns that the contempt hearing against a major newspaper group could escalate into a trial of media practices in Pakistan.

UN Human Rights Committee asks Pakistan about crimes against journalists

UN Human Rights Committee asks Pakistan about crimes against journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The UN Human Rights Committee has raised concerns over the deteriorating safety of journalists in Pakistan and issues of impunity and censorship.

Journalists threaten to protest at interior minister's press conference

Journalists threaten to protest at interior minister's press conference

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist unions threaten to protest at Punjab House if an FIR against FIA officials is not filed for harassment of female journalist Saba Bajeer.

Channel 24 journalist Saba Bajeer harassed, mistreated by FIA officials

Channel 24 journalist Saba Bajeer harassed, mistreated by FIA officials

 Published 8 years ago:  Channel 24 journalist Saba Bajeer faced harassment and violence from FIA officials while covering a news story at PIMS.

Saudi prince 'arrested over leaked abuse videos'

Saudi prince 'arrested over leaked abuse videos'

 Published 8 years ago:  A Saudi prince has been arrested for allegedly abusing members of the public in leaked videos, inciting widespread outrage on social media.

Media too needs to be probed for corruption

Media too needs to be probed for corruption

 Published 8 years ago:  A call for media accountability in reporting political corruption highlights the need for ethical journalism to restore public trust.

CPJ announces 2017 International Press Freedom Award winners

CPJ announces 2017 International Press Freedom Award winners

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists announces the 2017 International Press Freedom Award winners from Cameroon, Mexico, Thailand, and Yemen!

Lahore High Court lifts PEMRA ban on airing Indian plays

Lahore High Court lifts PEMRA ban on airing Indian plays

 Published 8 years ago:  The Lahore High Court has lifted PEMRA's ban on airing Indian teleplays, stating the ban was unjustified since the government had no objections.

Dunya and DawnNews air fake news

Dunya and DawnNews air fake news

 Published 8 years ago:  Dunya Television and DawnNews aired fake news about Indian soldiers killed in a clash with China, drawing strong condemnation from both Beijing and New Delhi.

Saudi girl's online post in miniskirt draws conservative ire

Saudi girl's online post in miniskirt draws conservative ire

 Published 8 years ago:  A young Saudi woman's video in a miniskirt ignites controversy, prompting calls for her arrest and sparking debates on dress freedom in the kingdom.

Russia-backed separatists holding Ukrainian journalist, accuse him of espionage

Russia-backed separatists holding Ukrainian journalist, accuse him of espionage

 Published 8 years ago:  Russia-backed separatists have detained journalist Stanyslav Aseyev in eastern Ukraine, accusing him of espionage amid calls for his release.

PEMRA notice to KTN Entertainment for showing indecent content

PEMRA notice to KTN Entertainment for showing indecent content

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA issued a notice to KTN Entertainment for airing indecent content in its dramas, violating decency standards and social values.

Senior Nawa-i-Waqt journalist Asghar Shad passes away

Senior Nawa-i-Waqt journalist Asghar Shad passes away

 Published 8 years ago:  Senior journalist Muhammad Asghar Shad passed away at 60 from a liver tumor in Rawalpindi, leaving behind his family and colleagues mourning his loss.

PEMRA issues notice to ARY Digital for airing banned commercial

PEMRA issues notice to ARY Digital for airing banned commercial

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a notice to ARY Digital for airing a banned Igloo ice cream commercial, violating regulatory guidelines.

Facebook rejects Pakistan request for cell phone link-up

Facebook rejects Pakistan request for cell phone link-up

 Published 8 years ago:  Facebook has rejected Pakistan's request to link user accounts with mobile phone numbers, citing feasibility concerns and existing policies.