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Mexican journalists cry 'SOS' after sixth colleague murdered

Mexican journalists cry 'SOS' after sixth colleague murdered

 Published 8 years ago:  Mexican journalists protest the murder of their colleague Salvador Adame, raising awareness of the dangers faced by media professionals in the country.

PEMRA denies it barred channels from airing news about Parachinar attacks

PEMRA denies it barred channels from airing news about Parachinar attacks

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has denied claims of instructing TV channels to avoid reporting on the recent Parachinar terrorist attacks amidst rising tensions.

IFJ condemns closure of Al Wasat newspaper in Bahrain

IFJ condemns closure of Al Wasat newspaper in Bahrain

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the Bahraini government's ban on Al Wasat newspaper, leading to its closure and affecting independent journalism in Bahrain.

Alea Callan wins award for her film Good Morning Pakistan

Alea Callan wins award for her film Good Morning Pakistan

 Published 8 years ago:  Aela Callan wins the 2017 Jane Cunningham Croly Award for Excellence in Journalism for her film Good Morning Pakistan, highlighting women reporters.

EU hits Google with record $2.7 billion fine

EU hits Google with record $2.7 billion fine

 Published 8 years ago:  The EU imposed a record $2.7 billion fine on Google for antitrust violations, marking a significant regulatory action against the tech giant.

Media Group in Hong Kong encouraging staff to go freelance

Media Group in Hong Kong encouraging staff to go freelance

 Published 8 years ago:  Next Media Group's move to encourage staff to freelance raises concerns about job security and benefits, according to the International Federation of Journalists.

Journalist reportedly arrested in Quetta

Journalist reportedly arrested in Quetta

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Zafar Achakzai reportedly arrested by security personnel in Quetta amid unconfirmed reports regarding his social media posts.

Kidnapped journalist found dead in Mexico, sixth of 2017

Kidnapped journalist found dead in Mexico, sixth of 2017

 Published 8 years ago:  The body of Salvador Adame, a kidnapped journalist from Mexico, was found burned, marking the sixth journalist death in the country this year.

Indian state assembly sentences two editors to prison for defamation

Indian state assembly sentences two editors to prison for defamation

 Published 8 years ago:  Karnataka assembly sentences editors Ravi Belagere and Anil Raju to one year in prison for defamation regarding articles on legislative members.

New York's first television journalist Gabe Pressman dies at 93

New York's first television journalist Gabe Pressman dies at 93

 Published 8 years ago:  Gabe Pressman, New York's first television journalist and a pioneering broadcaster, has passed away at 93 after a 60-year career in journalism.

FIH president apologizes to Pakistan, others for social media outburst

FIH president apologizes to Pakistan, others for social media outburst

 Published 8 years ago:  FIH President Narinder Dhruv Batra has apologized to Pakistan and others for his inappropriate social media comments during a recent hockey match.

Saudi-led coalition lists Al Jazeera closure among conditions to end Qatar crisis

Saudi-led coalition lists Al Jazeera closure among conditions to end Qatar crisis

 Published 8 years ago:  Saudi-led coalition demands Qatar close Al Jazeera within 10 days as part of 13 conditions to resolve the ongoing Qatar crisis.

Attack on journalists: Case registered against 39 varsity officials

Attack on journalists: Case registered against 39 varsity officials

 Published 8 years ago:  Punjab Police register a case against 39 University of Agriculture officials for assaulting journalists covering a student expulsion story.

Samaa directed to apologize for airing untrue comments against Captain Sarfraz Ahmed

Samaa directed to apologize for airing untrue comments against Captain Sarfraz Ahmed

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has directed Samaa TV to apologize to Captain Sarfaraz Ahmed for airing untrue comments made by Aamir Sohail about him.

Internet, cable TV shut down due to political unrest in Darjeeling

Internet, cable TV shut down due to political unrest in Darjeeling

 Published 8 years ago:  Political unrest in Darjeeling leads to an internet and cable TV shutdown, raising concerns from the International Federation of Journalists.

Shooting the messenger should not be an option: Dawn

Shooting the messenger should not be an option: Dawn

 Published 8 years ago:  Dawn condemns recent violence against journalists in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for government accountability and protection for media personnel.

Sami Abraham terms Ansar Abbasi's accountability offer 'another plot to stay in the news'

Sami Abraham terms Ansar Abbasi's accountability offer 'another plot to stay in the news'

 Published 8 years ago:  Sami Abraham criticizes Ansar Abbasi's accountability offer as a publicity stunt and questions its timing amidst ongoing investigations.

PFUJ gives government 24-hour deadline to act against those who beat up journalists

PFUJ gives government 24-hour deadline to act against those who beat up journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist unions have given the government 24 hours to take action against those responsible for the recent assaults on journalists in Islamabad and Faisalabad.

TV One told to apologize over controversial remarks about Quaid-i-Azam

TV One told to apologize over controversial remarks about Quaid-i-Azam

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has ordered TV One and Sahir Lodhi to apologize for controversial remarks about Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah aired during a program.

Klasra-Zaidi Twitter match continues

Klasra-Zaidi Twitter match continues

 Published 8 years ago:  The ongoing Twitter feud between Rauf Klasra and Mubasher Zaidi escalates as Klasra threatens legal action over corruption allegations.

Shaheen Sehbai tweet on Talat a shocker

Shaheen Sehbai tweet on Talat a shocker

 Published 8 years ago:  Senior journalist Shaheen Sehbai's controversial tweet regarding Talat Hussain's dismissal has sparked significant reactions among media circles.

Attacking journalists unacceptable: CPJ official

Attacking journalists unacceptable: CPJ official

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for action after recent attacks on journalists in Pakistan, urging authorities to ensure their safety.

Seminary students thrash Din TV crew

Seminary students thrash Din TV crew

 Published 8 years ago:  Seminary students attacked a Din TV crew in Islamabad, claiming they drank water during Ramadan fasting hours before being beaten and robbed.

Journalists protest violence against colleagues

Journalists protest violence against colleagues

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists across Pakistan protested against the violence faced by media workers, demanding justice and accountability for the perpetrators.

PFUJ rejects 'sham' draft of Journalists' Protection and Welfare Bill

PFUJ rejects 'sham' draft of Journalists' Protection and Welfare Bill

 Published 8 years ago:  The PFUJ has categorically rejected the 'sham' Journalists' Protection and Welfare Bill, stating it fails to provide adequate safeguards for journalists.

PEMRA notice to Samaa over Aamir Sohail comments

PEMRA notice to Samaa over Aamir Sohail comments

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a notice to Samaa for airing Aamir Sohail's controversial comments regarding Sarfraz Ahmed, initiated by a PCB complaint.

Unregulated use of social media in Pakistan could prove disastrous: Saleem Safi

Unregulated use of social media in Pakistan could prove disastrous: Saleem Safi

 Published 8 years ago:  Saleem Safi warns that the unregulated use of social media in Pakistan poses serious risks, leading to misinformation and potential disaster.

University guards beat up Samaa crew, damage news gathering van in Faisalabad

University guards beat up Samaa crew, damage news gathering van in Faisalabad

 Published 8 years ago:  In Faisalabad, a Samaa Television crew was assaulted by university guards while covering a student issue, resulting in a damaged news van.