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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.
Female PTI councilor, journalist arrested for murder of Bakshish Elahi
Published 8 years ago: Police arrest female PTI councilor and journalist for involvement in the murder of K-2 Times Bureau Chief Bakshish Elahi in Haripur.
Sindh High Court grants stay to Urdu 1 again
Published 8 years ago: The Sindh High Court has granted a stay to Urdu 1 against PEMRA's show-cause notices for airing Indian dramas, suspending earlier regulatory actions.
Fifth PEMRA notice to Urdu 1 this month for airing Indian dramas
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA issues its fifth notice to Urdu 1 for airing Indian dramas, violating terms set in 2016 directive banning Indian content.
PEMRA issues second show-cause notice to APNA in three days
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA has issued a second show-cause notice to APNA TV in three days for airing indecent content that breaches the Electronic Media Code of Conduct.
Nusrat Javeed denies Facebook post attributed to him
Published 8 years ago: Nusrat Javeed denies a fake Facebook post attributed to him regarding Nawaz Sharif and the Panama case, asserting it does not reflect his writing style.
Pakistan suggests Facebook link new accounts with mobile phone numbers
Published 8 years ago: Pakistan has urged Facebook to link new accounts with mobile numbers to combat fake profiles and ensure faster response to illegal content.
Jang Group was handed over JIT story in advance, claims ARY journalist
Published 8 years ago: ARY journalist claims Jang Group received a story in advance about PM Nawaz Sharif being not guilty in a graft probe, raising concerns over press integrity.
Express Tribune Web Editor Hassaan Khan quits
Published 8 years ago: Hassaan Khan, the Web Editor of The Express Tribune, has resigned from his position after a brief tenure with the organization.
CPJ demands justice for slain journalist Pavel Sheremet
Published 8 years ago: The CPJ calls for an independent inquiry into the murder of journalist Pavel Sheremet, citing flaws in Ukraine's investigation and lack of evidence.
Dawn calls on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to step aside
Published 8 years ago: Dawn urges Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to temporarily step aside amid serious corruption allegations, stressing the need for a strong democratic order.
The News, reporter apologize for incorrect story
Published 8 years ago: The News reporter Ahmad Noorani has apologized for an incorrect story regarding the Panama JIT report and its implications for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
Pakistan Today tops with the most striking headline
Published 8 years ago: Pakistan Today leads with a striking headline after the JIT report on Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's family is submitted to the Supreme Court.
Regulator serves notice on TV One for airing obscene dialogue
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA issues a show-cause notice to TV One for airing obscene dialogue in the telefilm Dekh Magar Pyaar Say, violating media regulations.
Indecent content: APNA TV gets PEMRA show-cause notice
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA has issued a show-cause notice to APNA TV for airing indecent content in the movie Knight Riders, violating several regulatory clauses.
Court grants stay to Urdu 1
Published 8 years ago: The Sindh High Court has granted Urdu 1 a stay on PEMRA's show-cause notices for airing Indian dramas pending a response from the channel's management.
TV journalist detained in Somaliland
Published 8 years ago: Somaliland authorities must release journalist Omar Ali Hassan Serbiya who was arrested for expressing views deemed a threat to stability.
Umar Cheema admits colleague Ahmad Noorani erred
Published 8 years ago: Umar Cheema acknowledges a mistake in Ahmad Noorani's report on the Panama JIT regarding Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's alleged wrongdoing.
Indian content: PEMRA issues fourth show-cause notice to Urdu 1 this month
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA has issued its fourth show-cause notice to Urdu 1 for airing Indian dramas, requiring a reply by July 14.
Imran accuses Jang Group of 'protecting a criminal'
Published 8 years ago: Imran Khan accuses Jang Group of protecting a criminal and altering narratives amid the ongoing Panama case involving Nawaz Sharif.
Contempt notice to The News sets Twitter alight
Published 8 years ago: The Supreme Court's contempt notice to The News for reporting on JIT proceedings has ignited a fierce debate on media freedom in Pakistan.
Supreme Court issues contempt notice to The News over JIT story
Published 8 years ago: The Supreme Court has issued a contempt notice against The News for a misleading JIT report story regarding PM's guilt.
Journalist taken from home in Karachi freed after 24 hours
Published 8 years ago: A Karachi journalist, Abdullah Zafar, was abducted by security forces and released after 24 hours amidst ongoing press freedom concerns in Pakistan.
Pakistani journalists participate in media dialogue on Indus Basin in Colombo
Published 8 years ago: Pakistani journalists participated in a media dialogue in Colombo to address Indus Basin water issues and promote collaborative solutions.
The Nation journalist picked up by men in plain clothes in Karachi: Freedom Network
Published 8 years ago: Abdullah Zafar, a journalist from The Nation, was taken by plainclothes men in Karachi, raising concerns over press freedom in Pakistan.
PEMRA warns cable operators not to air transmission of Wesal Urdu
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA has issued a warning to cable operators against airing the illegal transmission of Wesal Urdu channel, citing incitement of violence.
Puntland journalist jailed for criticizing president
Published 8 years ago: Puntland journalist Ahmed Ali Kilwe faces detention for criticizing the president, raising concerns about press freedom in the region.
Show-cause notice to BOL for casting aspersions on Army officer
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA has issued a show-cause notice to BOL News for airing derogatory comments about a serving Army officer, requiring a response by July 18.

