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Wikipedia founder tackles fake news with Wikitribune
Published 8 years ago: Jimmy Wales launches Wikitribune to combat fake news through collaborative, evidence-based journalism powered by community involvement.
The curse of 14 in journalist Riaz Mengal's life
Published 8 years ago: Riaz Mengal's journalistic career is marked by tragedy, with four of his friends and brother killed on the ominous date of the 14th across different years.
Pakistan leapfrogs to 139 on World Press Freedom Index
Published 8 years ago: Pakistan has improved its ranking to 139th in the 2017 World Press Freedom Index, gaining eight places and highlighting ongoing challenges.
Media never under so much threat: Reporters Without Borders
Published 8 years ago: Press freedom faces unprecedented threats globally due to a rise in authoritarianism and disinformation, warns Reporters Without Borders.
Journalists question role of institutions in Dawn Leaks
Published 8 years ago: Journalists scrutinize the institutions involved in the Dawn Leaks report amid reactions to the government's handling of the controversy.
LHC orders removal of blasphemous content from social media within four months
Published 8 years ago: The Lahore High Court orders the removal of blasphemous content from social media within four months, urging action from government authorities.
PFUJ holds countrywide protests against media owners
Published 8 years ago: PFUJ organized nationwide protests demanding media owners address journalists' grievances, including wage structure and employment rights.
Global censorship of news reaches new levels of complexity: CPJ
Published 8 years ago: Censorship tactics worldwide are becoming complex, with innovative methods impacting press freedom, as detailed in CPJ's latest report.
Dawn Leaks report presented to prime minister: BBC Urdu
Published 8 years ago: The Dawn Leaks investigation report has been submitted to Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, detailing accountability measures against those responsible.
Journalist threatened by provincial police chief in Afghanistan
Published 8 years ago: Journalist Atillah Noori faced threats from police in Sar-e-Pul, prompting calls for investigations into press freedom violations in Afghanistan.
PFUJ calls for reinstatement of sacked Khabrain and Tribune employees
Published 8 years ago: PFUJ condemns layoffs at Khabrain and The Express Tribune, demanding immediate reinstatement of all sacked employees to protect journalists' rights.
Dawn says it is under cyber attack
Published 8 years ago: Dawn Media Group reports ongoing cyber attacks affecting its website and social media accounts, threatening its digital presence.
Talat Hussain tweets about his 'held back' column that actually got published
Published 8 years ago: Talat Hussain mistakenly claimed his column was 'held back' by The News, but it was actually published on the same day.
Prominent blogger stabbed to death in Maldives
Published 8 years ago: The brutal stabbing of prominent blogger Yameen Rasheed in the Maldives raises serious concerns regarding freedom of expression and government accountability.
Journalists detained in wake of Turkey referendum
Published 8 years ago: Turkey faces international criticism as journalists are detained amid a crackdown on dissent following a controversial referendum on governance.
IFJ condemns killing of Mashal Khan
Published 8 years ago: The IFJ condemns the brutal killing of Mashal Khan, demands an investigation and prosecution of those responsible for the lynching in Pakistan.
Mexican crime reporter murdered
Published 8 years ago: Mexican reporter Maximino Rodríguez was murdered in La Paz, sparking calls for a thorough investigation into press-related violence in the country.
Two media persons injured as Sukkur protesters turn violent
Published 8 years ago: A journalist and cameraman were injured as protesters in Sukkur attacked a media team covering a demonstration over a child's brutal murder.
Number of 'stinking TV anchors' on the rise, says PTV chairman
Published 8 years ago: PTV Chairman Ataul Haq Qasmi criticizes the growing number of unethical TV anchors tarnishing reputations in Pakistan's media landscape.
PFUJ to hold protests against PBA
Published 8 years ago: PFUJ plans nationwide protests against PBA to demand legal rights for electronic media journalists and workers denied their entitlements.
PTV owes artists and writers millions
Published 8 years ago: Pakistan Television (PTV) owes artists and writers over Rs48 million, revealed by the information minister in the Senate last week.
PEMRA wants anchors to present true picture of its actions against hate speech
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA urges media figures to accurately report its actions against hate speech, countering claims of inaction amid ongoing legal challenges.
Hundreds of students lynch liberal journalism counterpart on campus
Published 8 years ago: A journalism student was brutally murdered by fellow students in Mardan over his liberal views, sparking outrage and arrests on campus.
Senior journalist Saleem Sethi laid to rest in Mingora
Published 8 years ago: Senior journalist Saleem Sethi was laid to rest in Mingora, attended by many journalists, friends, and relatives following his passing due to illness.
RIUJ condemns attempt on life of journalist Mazhar Barlas
Published 8 years ago: RIUJ has condemned the assassination attempt on journalist Mazhar Barlas, who was injured after his car was targeted in an attack.
Nine years on, family of murdered journalist Khadim Hussain Shaikh awaits justice
Published 8 years ago: On the 9th anniversary of Khadim Hussain Shaikh's murder, his family continues to seek justice and support from the government and journalist organizations.
PEMRA Council recommends fines on Abb Takk and Channel 24
Published 8 years ago: PEMRA's Council of Complaints recommends fines on Abb Takk and Channel 24 for airing defamatory content against IGP Sindh Allah Dino Khawaja.
PFUJ delegation meets PEMRA chairman, calls for action against channels not fulfilling legal responsibilities
Published 8 years ago: PFUJ calls on PEMRA to take action against non-compliant TV channels regarding salary payments and legal responsibilities for media workers!

