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Clear dues before Eid or face protests, RIUJ tells news organizations

Clear dues before Eid or face protests, RIUJ tells news organizations

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ has urged news organizations to settle employee dues before Eid-ul-Fitr or risk facing protests and sit-ins at their offices.

Journalist claims image purported to be Sahiwal Coal Power Plant actually a unit in S. Africa

Journalist claims image purported to be Sahiwal Coal Power Plant actually a unit in S. Africa

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist claims image shared by Punjab government for Sahiwal Coal Power Plant inauguration is actually from a South African facility.

Dawn lifts the curtain on its 37-episode Independence feature

Dawn lifts the curtain on its 37-episode Independence feature

 Published 8 years ago:  Dawn has unveiled a 37-episode feature celebrating 70 years of Pakistan's independence, showcasing partition images and historical milestones.

Pakistan-US Alumni Network KP organizes training on media ethics

Pakistan-US Alumni Network KP organizes training on media ethics

 Published 8 years ago:  The Pakistan-US Alumni Network KP organized a training session on media ethics and freedom of expression for local journalists in Swat.

Dawn to commemorate Independence with 37-episode feature

Dawn to commemorate Independence with 37-episode feature

 Published 8 years ago:  Dawn will commemorate 70 years of Pakistan's Independence with a special 37-episode feature highlighting significant historical moments!

Social media ban lifted in Indian-held Kashmir

Social media ban lifted in Indian-held Kashmir

 Published 8 years ago:  The Indian government has lifted the social media ban in Indian-held Kashmir, restoring access to Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter after weeks of restrictions.

Watchdog calls for a stop to harassment of journalist Taha Siddiqui

Watchdog calls for a stop to harassment of journalist Taha Siddiqui

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Pakistan's FIA to cease the harassment of journalist Taha Siddiqui following a court ruling.

Ramzan in local and international newsrooms

Ramzan in local and international newsrooms

 Published 8 years ago:  Ramzan transforms newsrooms into calmer environments, fostering camaraderie and shared Iftar moments among colleagues across various cities.

PEMRA forms committee to monitor Ramzan transmission

PEMRA forms committee to monitor Ramzan transmission

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has formed a committee to ensure compliance with Ramzan transmission guidelines on television channels as directed by the Islamabad High Court.

Afghan provincial governor cuts off interview and detains TV journalists

Afghan provincial governor cuts off interview and detains TV journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The Afghan provincial governor detained journalists after walking out of an interview, prompting global criticism for media freedom violations.

Editor shot dead in Siberia

Editor shot dead in Siberia

 Published 8 years ago:  Dmitry Popkov, editor of Ton-M newspaper, was shot dead in Siberia, prompting calls for justice from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

The News blunders twice in one day

The News blunders twice in one day

 Published 8 years ago:  The News faces embarrassment as two news items were printed as jumbled symbols and numbers due to a technical glitch on Friday.

Two PEMRA notices to ARY for 'spreading hatred against armed forces'

Two PEMRA notices to ARY for 'spreading hatred against armed forces'

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has issued two notices to ARY News for allegedly spreading hatred against the armed forces during a special transmission and a program analysis.

US congressional candidate charged with assaulting reporter

US congressional candidate charged with assaulting reporter

 Published 8 years ago:  Montana Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte was charged with assaulting a reporter just before a special election, raising political tensions.

Journalist forces Daniyal Aziz to apologize for offensive remarks

Journalist forces Daniyal Aziz to apologize for offensive remarks

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Mazhar Iqbal confronts Daniyal Aziz over his offensive remarks, leading to a public apology at a press conference in Islamabad.

Prestigious Astor Award for PPF

Prestigious Astor Award for PPF

 Published 8 years ago:  The Pakistan Press Foundation has received the prestigious Astor Award for its significant contributions to press freedom in the Commonwealth.

Interior minister warns anti-state social media posts to face charges

Interior minister warns anti-state social media posts to face charges

 Published 8 years ago:  Interior Minister warns that anti-state social media posts will lead to prosecution, highlighting a crackdown on criticism of the military and judiciary.

PFUJ in the forefront as unions of Rawalpindi-Islamabad show strength

PFUJ in the forefront as unions of Rawalpindi-Islamabad show strength

 Published 8 years ago:  The PFUJ leads a united front as labor unions in Rawalpindi-Islamabad rally for workers' rights ahead of the national budget announcement.

Hum TV served show-cause notice

Hum TV served show-cause notice

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Hum TV for violating content codes after receiving viewer complaints regarding a recent play aired.

Police beat up Indian journalists protesting assault

Police beat up Indian journalists protesting assault

 Published 8 years ago:  In Kolkata, police clashed with journalists protesting recent assaults, leading to injuries and condemnation from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

BOL in tit for tat response to PBA

BOL in tit for tat response to PBA

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL News retaliates against the PBA's call for a judicial probe, highlighting allegations of corruption among competitors in the media industry.

BOL offers airplanes in 'world's biggest Ramzan transmission'

BOL offers airplanes in 'world's biggest Ramzan transmission'

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL News introduces the world's largest Ramzan transmission featuring prizes such as airplanes, cars, and gold, hosted by Dr. Aamir Liaquat.

IFJ condemns killing of two media workers in one day

IFJ condemns killing of two media workers in one day

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the killing of two media workers in Pakistan, highlighting the dangers journalists face and calling for justice.

Full-page PBA adverts target BOL

Full-page PBA adverts target BOL

 Published 8 years ago:  The Pakistan Broadcasters Association has launched full-page ads demanding a judicial probe into BOL TV's funding and practices amidst criminal allegations.

Nawaz Sharif urged to respond to UNESCO inquiries on killings of journalists

Nawaz Sharif urged to respond to UNESCO inquiries on killings of journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Annie Game urges Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to respond to UNESCO inquiries regarding justice for journalists killed in Pakistan from 2006 to 2016.

Aaj TV directed to apologize for airing indecent content in headlines

Aaj TV directed to apologize for airing indecent content in headlines

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has directed Aaj TV to apologize for airing indecent content in its news headlines, violating the Electronic Media Code of Conduct.

Watchdog calls on India to restore access to social media in Occupied Kashmir

Watchdog calls on India to restore access to social media in Occupied Kashmir

 Published 8 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders urges India to restore social media access in Occupied Kashmir amid ongoing restrictions and threats to journalists.

Turkey targets opposition newspaper over suspected coup links

Turkey targets opposition newspaper over suspected coup links

 Published 8 years ago:  Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for Sozcu newspaper's owner and employees over alleged ties to the Gulen movement amid media crackdowns.