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Welcome to our Newsroom, your one-stop destination for the latest stories meticulously curated and refined by our skilled sub-editors. This dynamic section features a diverse mix of news articles spanning some of our main categories, including Pakistan, World, Asia, Opportunities, and Women in Media. Stay updated with the most current and compelling stories, all in one place, as we bring you comprehensive coverage of the events and issues shaping the media world.
City 42 news presenters in a shouting match
Published 8 years ago: A viral video shows two City 42 news presenters engaged in a heated argument during a broadcast break, sparking public interest and debate.
UNESCO to organize two international media conferences in Lahore
Published 8 years ago: UNESCO is set to hold two international media conferences in Lahore from February 27 to March 1, featuring global experts and scholars.
RIUJ protests fake cases against Naushahro Feroz journalists
Published 8 years ago: Journalists in Islamabad protested against fake cases filed against Naushahro Feroz reporters, demanding immediate action from the Sindh government.
Capital TV reporter injured in alleged attack by PML-N MPA and accomplices
Published 8 years ago: Iftikhar Bhatti, a Capital TV reporter, was injured in an attack allegedly led by PML-N MPA Mian Naveed over his reports on corruption.
Syrian journalist killed in airstrike in eastern Ghouta
Published 8 years ago: Syrian journalist Abdul Rahman Ismael Yassin dies from injuries in an airstrike in eastern Ghouta, highlighting the dangers journalists face in conflict.
Soft launch of Hum News on March 23
Published 8 years ago: Hum News is set to soft launch on March 23, focusing on social issues with an emphasis on Islamabad's new Aabpara Market base.
Kashmiri photojournalist detained for several months in India
Published 8 years ago: Kashmiri photojournalist Kamran Yousuf has been detained for months by India's NIA, raising concerns over press freedom and journalistic integrity.
PEMRA Sargodha office directs radio licensees to air NAB messages
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA's Sargodha office instructs FM radio licensees to broadcast NAB's anti-corruption messages as part of a national awareness campaign.
Journalist Shehryar Warraich completes master's degree in security, terrorism, and insurgency
Published 8 years ago: Journalist Shehryar Warraich has completed his master's degree in security, terrorism, and insurgency from the University of Leeds, UK!
Judge lets Waqt News and Matiullah Jan off the hook
Published 8 years ago: Islamabad High Court dismisses contempt proceedings against Waqt News and journalist Matiullah Jan after apologies over broadcast inaccuracies.
Balochistan Voices turns 2
Published 8 years ago: BalochistanVoices.com celebrates its second anniversary, highlighting underreported issues and pioneering data journalism in Balochistan.
Journalist banned from Presidential Palace in Philippines
Published 8 years ago: Journalist Pia Randa is banned from the Presidential Palace in the Philippines, raising concerns about press freedom under President Duterte.
Egyptian journalist detained, disappears in state custody
Published 8 years ago: Egyptian journalist Moataz Wadnan has disappeared in state custody following his arrest, prompting concerns from the Committee to Protect Journalists.
IHC issues contempt of court notices to Geo News CEO Mir Ibrahim, three others
Published 8 years ago: The Islamabad High Court has issued contempt of court notices to Geo News CEO Mir Ibrahim and others for violating Valentine's Day restrictions.
Judge finds Matiullah Jan's reply unsatisfactory; asks for a detailed response
Published 8 years ago: Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui finds Matiullah Jan's response unsatisfactory in a contempt case, demanding a detailed reply from him and Waqt News.
Indian authorities say jailed photographer Kamran Yousuf not 'real journalist'
Published 8 years ago: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges India to release jailed photographer Kamran Yousuf, deemed not a real journalist by authorities.
Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi join Geo Network
Published 8 years ago: Abdullah Kadwani and Asad Qureshi of 7th Sky Entertainment have joined Geo Network, enhancing its entertainment division.
Attacker tries to stab Honduran journalist during live broadcast
Published 8 years ago: A Honduran journalist, César Omar Silva, narrowly escaped an attempted stabbing during a live broadcast outside a psychiatric hospital.
Indian court reserves order on photojournalist Kamran Yousuf
Published 8 years ago: An Indian court has reserved its order on Kamran Yousuf's bail plea after claims of lack of evidence against the freelance photojournalist.
Turkey sentences three journalists to life in prison over coup attempt
Published 8 years ago: A Turkish court sentenced journalists Mehmet and Ahmet Altan, along with Nazli Illicak, to life in prison over their alleged involvement in the 2016 coup attempt.
Press freedom watchdogs urge Maldivian authorities to respect media rights
Published 8 years ago: Press freedom organizations urge Maldivian authorities to uphold media rights amid growing political unrest and threats to journalists.
Indian authorities clamp down on foreign journalists
Published 8 years ago: The IFJ and MEAA express concern over India's restrictive visa policies for foreign journalists, affecting press freedom and reporting access.
PML-N, PTI had highest representation in eight TV talk shows in October 2017: Study
Published 8 years ago: In October 2017, a study revealed PML-N and PTI had the highest representation in Pakistani TV talk shows, focusing heavily on legal issues.
Senior journalist Ashfaq Sajid dies of blood cancer
Published 8 years ago: Senior journalist Ashfaq Sajid, known for his contributions to APP, passed away from blood cancer at the Combined Military Hospital, Rawalpindi.
Two Ethiopian journalists released from prison
Published 8 years ago: Ethiopian journalists Eskinder Nega and Woubshet Taye have been freed from prison after nearly seven years, marking a significant victory for press freedom.
Government seeks time to respond to petition seeking legislation on rights of electronic media journalists
Published 8 years ago: The government requests more time from the Islamabad High Court to respond to a petition for legislation protecting electronic media journalists' rights.
Chief Justice orders The News, Jang to publish clarification for running 'fake news'
Published 8 years ago: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar has ordered The News and Jang to publish a clarification regarding a fake news article attributed to him.
Asma Jahangir’s death a tragic loss for press freedom movement: RSF
Published 8 years ago: The death of Asma Jahangir marks a significant setback for the press freedom movement in Pakistan, as noted by Reporters Without Borders.

