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Series of attacks against journalists in Iraq

Series of attacks against journalists in Iraq

 Published 8 years ago:  A series of recent attacks on journalists in Iraq prompts calls from IFJ and KJS for press freedom and safety ahead of the upcoming elections.

Journalist killed in Mexican state known for drug cartel violence

Journalist killed in Mexican state known for drug cartel violence

 Published 8 years ago:  A Mexican journalist was tragically shot dead in Veracruz, a state notorious for escalating drug cartel violence.

Slovak president accepts new government to end crisis over journalist's murder

Slovak president accepts new government to end crisis over journalist's murder

 Published 8 years ago:  Slovak President Andrej Kiska appoints a new cabinet to address the political crisis following the murder of journalist Jan Kuciak.

Watchdog calls for lifting ban on journalism in Orakzai tribal region

Watchdog calls for lifting ban on journalism in Orakzai tribal region

 Published 8 years ago:  Freedom Network demands the lifting of the five-month ban on journalism in Orakzai, asserting it violates citizens' rights to information.

Reuters journalists clock up 100 days in Myanmar jail

Reuters journalists clock up 100 days in Myanmar jail

 Published 8 years ago:  Two Reuters journalists have spent 100 days in detention in Myanmar as their trial under the Official Secrets Act continues amidst international outcry.

Honor for The News journalist Myra Imran

Honor for The News journalist Myra Imran

 Published 8 years ago:  Myra Imran of The News was honored with the Khadija Tul Kubra Award for her impactful reporting on women with disabilities in Pakistan.

European parliament hears calls for urgent protection of journalists and trade unions in Somalia

European parliament hears calls for urgent protection of journalists and trade unions in Somalia

 Published 8 years ago:  The European Parliament urgently addresses the need for enhanced protections for journalists and trade unions in Somalia amid escalating dangers.

TVOne bags ICON Digital Award for social media development

TVOne bags ICON Digital Award for social media development

 Published 8 years ago:  TVOne receives the ICON Digital Award for exceptional contributions to social media development at AlphaPro's Social Media Summit in Islamabad.

Slovak journalist sentenced to three years in prison for defamation

Slovak journalist sentenced to three years in prison for defamation

 Published 8 years ago:  Slovak journalist Lukáš Milan received a three-year suspended prison sentence for defamation, sparking condemnation from the International Press Institute.

CPJ expresses concerns over the US CLOUD Act

CPJ expresses concerns over the US CLOUD Act

 Published 8 years ago:  The CPJ raises concerns over the CLOUD Act, warning it could jeopardize journalist data privacy and increase foreign government surveillance.

Supreme Court bans Dr. Shahid Masood for three months

Supreme Court bans Dr. Shahid Masood for three months

 Published 8 years ago:  The Supreme Court has imposed a three-month ban on Dr. Shahid Masood for false reporting related to the Zainab murder case.

Journalists arrested in continuing crackdown in the Maldives

Journalists arrested in continuing crackdown in the Maldives

 Published 8 years ago:  Three journalists from Raajje TV were arrested in the Maldives amid a crackdown on opposition media, raising concerns over press freedom.

Aamir Liaquat joins PTI

Aamir Liaquat joins PTI

 Published 8 years ago:  Controversial TV presenter Aamir Liaquat has officially joined Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf, raising questions about his role at Channel 24.

IFJ backs Iran talks call over BBC Persian journalists

IFJ backs Iran talks call over BBC Persian journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ supports calls to the Iranian authorities to end harassment of BBC Persian journalists and their families abroad.

RIUJ elections: Journalist Panel elected unopposed

RIUJ elections: Journalist Panel elected unopposed

 Published 8 years ago:  The Journalist Panel was elected unopposed in the RIUJ elections after the Democratic Panel withdrew their candidacy, cementing Mubarak Zeb Khan's presidency.

Attack on Metro Watch: PFUJ warns of protest in front of CPO office

Attack on Metro Watch: PFUJ warns of protest in front of CPO office

 Published 8 years ago:  PFUJ warns of protests at CPO office if attackers of Daily Metro Watch are not arrested, following a violent incident against a journalist.

National Geographic admits to generations of racist journalism

National Geographic admits to generations of racist journalism

 Published 8 years ago:  National Geographic acknowledges its history of racist journalism, admitting its portrayals of marginalized groups were harmful and inaccurate.

Doctor threatens TNN journalist

Doctor threatens TNN journalist

 Published 8 years ago:  TNN journalist Anwar Shah receives threats from Dr. Kaleem Shah after reporting on unethical practices by lady doctors in government hospitals.

The Nation Resident Editor Zamir Sheikh passes away

The Nation Resident Editor Zamir Sheikh passes away

 Published 8 years ago:  Zamir Sheikh, Resident Editor of The Nation, passes away in Karachi at age 54 after battling liver disease for two months.

Airstrike kills Syrian photographer in eastern Ghouta

Airstrike kills Syrian photographer in eastern Ghouta

 Published 8 years ago:  Bashar al-Attar, a Syrian photographer, died from injuries suffered in an airstrike in eastern Ghouta, highlighting dangers faced by journalists.

PTI government in KP spent Rs1.63 billion on media campaigns, official tells Supreme Court

PTI government in KP spent Rs1.63 billion on media campaigns, official tells Supreme Court

 Published 8 years ago:  The KP government spent Rs1.63 billion on media campaigns over five years, as revealed in the Supreme Court hearing.

CPJ welcomes release of journalist Husnain Raza on bail

CPJ welcomes release of journalist Husnain Raza on bail

 Published 8 years ago:  The CPJ has welcomed the bail release of journalist Husnain Raza, urging the Pakistani authorities to dismiss all remaining charges against him.

Reporting on military, religion, a taboo in Pakistan, says journalist in exile Taha Siddiqui

Reporting on military, religion, a taboo in Pakistan, says journalist in exile Taha Siddiqui

 Published 8 years ago:  Taha Siddiqui discusses the dangers of reporting on military and religion in Pakistan, highlighting the increasing attacks on media freedom.

BBC appeals to UN over 'collective punishment' of its journalists by Iran

BBC appeals to UN over 'collective punishment' of its journalists by Iran

 Published 8 years ago:  The BBC is urging the UN to intervene on behalf of its journalists in Iran amid escalating harassment and collective punishment by authorities.

Greece frees German journalists arrested at Turkish border

Greece frees German journalists arrested at Turkish border

 Published 8 years ago:  Greece has released two German journalists arrested near the Turkish border for entering a restricted area while filming a documentary.

Turkish court orders conditional release of two more journalists

Turkish court orders conditional release of two more journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  An Istanbul court has ordered the conditional release of two journalists from Cumhuriyet newspaper amid an ongoing terror-related trial.

New German minister to challenge Google and Facebook's presentation of news

New German minister to challenge Google and Facebook's presentation of news

 Published 8 years ago:  Germany's new digital minister aims to diversify social media news feeds to combat echo chambers and ensure users receive timely information.

APNS condemns ombudsperson for harassment, detention of Nawa-i-Waqt media team

APNS condemns ombudsperson for harassment, detention of Nawa-i-Waqt media team

 Published 8 years ago:  APNS has condemned Federal Ombudsperson Kashmala Tariq for detaining and harassing the Nawa-i-Waqt media team during a scheduled interview.