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Roznama 92 News launched in Lahore

Roznama 92 News launched in Lahore

 Published 8 years ago:  The 92 News Media Group launched Roznama 92 News, an Urdu newspaper from Lahore, expanding soon to Karachi and Islamabad.

Malaysian government ordered to pay for damaged cartoons

Malaysian government ordered to pay for damaged cartoons

 Published 8 years ago:  The Malaysian High Court orders compensation for cartoonist Zunar after wrongful seizure of his artworks, highlighting issues of freedom of expression.

Chinese government espionage scheme puts media in danger

Chinese government espionage scheme puts media in danger

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ raises alarms over China's new anti-espionage scheme, which threatens journalistic freedom and could put media professionals at risk.

Chairman PEMRA Absar Alam drawing Rs1.5m monthly salary, Senate told

Chairman PEMRA Absar Alam drawing Rs1.5m monthly salary, Senate told

 Published 8 years ago:  Absar Alam is drawing a monthly salary of Rs1.5 million as chairman of PEMRA but is not entitled to pension benefits after retirement.

A number of steps taken for welfare of journalists, information minister tells Senate

A number of steps taken for welfare of journalists, information minister tells Senate

 Published 8 years ago:  The government has taken several initiatives for journalists' welfare, including insurance and protective laws, says Information Minister in Senate.

Rifat Alam new CEO at Din News

Rifat Alam new CEO at Din News

 Published 8 years ago:  Rifat Alam has been appointed as the new CEO of Din News HD TV, bringing extensive media experience to the channel.

HBO airs indecent scenes, gets PEMRA notice

HBO airs indecent scenes, gets PEMRA notice

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to HBO for airing indecent scenes in a movie that could offend Pakistani viewers.

PEMRA serves notice on Geo

PEMRA serves notice on Geo

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a notice to Geo TV for airing false news about the Prime Minister's Laptop Scheme, demanding a response within seven days.

Maharashtra passes landmark journalist protection law

Maharashtra passes landmark journalist protection law

 Published 8 years ago:  Maharashtra passes a groundbreaking law to protect journalists, making violence against them punishable and ensuring their safety and independence.

Facebook adds tips for spotting 'fake news'

Facebook adds tips for spotting 'fake news'

 Published 8 years ago:  Facebook enhances its initiative against fake news by introducing educational tips to identify and report false information in news feeds.

Somalia's breakaway Somaliland sentences journalist to two years in jail

Somalia's breakaway Somaliland sentences journalist to two years in jail

 Published 8 years ago:  A Somaliland court sentences journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon to two years in jail for endangering peace and security amid press freedom concerns.

BOL turns attention to print

BOL turns attention to print

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL Media Network launches a new newspaper in various regional languages, aiming for accessible education across Pakistan.

PTV chairman appoints himself as managing director also

PTV chairman appoints himself as managing director also

 Published 8 years ago:  Attaul Haq Qasmi has appointed himself managing director of PTV, a move that surprised members of the Senate Standing Committee.

Hamid Mir donates his award money to families of martyred journalists

Hamid Mir donates his award money to families of martyred journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Hamid Mir donates his 'Most Resilient Journalist' award money to families of martyred journalists, emphasizing media protection in Pakistan.

EBay founder pledges $100m to counter fake news

EBay founder pledges $100m to counter fake news

 Published 8 years ago:  EBay founder Pierre Omidyar pledges $100 million to combat fake news through supportive investigative journalism and independent media initiatives.

Show-cause notice to Jalwa for airing vulgar song

Show-cause notice to Jalwa for airing vulgar song

 Published 8 years ago:  Jalwa TV faces a show-cause notice from PEMRA for airing a vulgar song after receiving numerous viewer complaints about its content.

Remembering Masoom Usmani - A great journalist and a fine human being

Remembering Masoom Usmani - A great journalist and a fine human being

 Published 8 years ago:  Masoom Usmani, a legendary journalist, was known for his kindness and mentorship towards budding journalists at PTV, leaving a lasting legacy.

Ansar Abbasi wants licenses of TV channels showing 'nudity' canceled

Ansar Abbasi wants licenses of TV channels showing 'nudity' canceled

 Published 8 years ago:  Ansar Abbasi calls for the cancellation of licenses of TV channels airing nudity, urging strict regulation to protect future generations.

Former Express Tribune reporter Zeeshan Niazi dies

Former Express Tribune reporter Zeeshan Niazi dies

 Published 8 years ago:  Zeeshan Niazi, a former Express Tribune reporter, passed away from a pollen allergy in Islamabad, leaving behind a legacy in journalism.

Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani passes away

Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani passes away

 Published 8 years ago:  Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani, renowned for his work at major Pakistani channels, passed away in Karachi at the age of 68 due to a heart attack.

Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication

Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication

 Published 8 years ago:  Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan have resumed publication after resolving a two-week advertising payment dispute with regional authorities.

Mexican newspaper closes citing insecurity for journalists

Mexican newspaper closes citing insecurity for journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  A Mexican newspaper in Juarez has shut down due to escalating violence and insecurity facing journalists in the country.

92 News airs two-year-old clip as breaking news, gets PEMRA notice

92 News airs two-year-old clip as breaking news, gets PEMRA notice

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Channel 92 News for airing a two-year-old video as breaking news about indecent activities in schools.

Columnist Wusatullah Khan takes a swipe at electronic media

Columnist Wusatullah Khan takes a swipe at electronic media

 Published 8 years ago:  Wusatullah Khan criticizes electronic media for neglecting significant news from remote areas like Parachinar, focusing instead on urban issues.

At least 25 journalists released pending trial in Turkey

At least 25 journalists released pending trial in Turkey

 Published 8 years ago:  At least 25 journalists, jailed after the 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, have been released pending trial amid ongoing charges and restrictions.

Raza Al Rehman elected President of Quetta Press Club

Raza Al Rehman elected President of Quetta Press Club

 Published 8 years ago:  Raza Al Rehman has been elected as the new President of Quetta Press Club following a decisive victory for the Journalist Panel.

Hum TV fined Rs1 million for airing indecent content

Hum TV fined Rs1 million for airing indecent content

 Published 8 years ago:  Hum TV has been fined Rs1 million by PEMRA for airing objectionable content in the drama serial 'Kitni Girhein Baqi Hein'.

BOL Media Group's new channel Pak News goes on air

BOL Media Group's new channel Pak News goes on air

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL Media Group has launched a new news channel, Pak News, focusing on current affairs alongside its existing channels.