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Another five press clubs forced to cease activities in Balochistan

Another five press clubs forced to cease activities in Balochistan

 Published 8 years ago:  Press clubs in Balochistan shut down due to threats from militants, highlighting worsening press freedom in the region.

PPF calls on federal and Balochistan governments to accept responsibility for safety of journalists

PPF calls on federal and Balochistan governments to accept responsibility for safety of journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The Pakistan Press Foundation urges federal and Balochistan governments to improve journalist safety amid growing violence and impunity.

Four press clubs in Balochistan closed down after threats from militants

Four press clubs in Balochistan closed down after threats from militants

 Published 8 years ago:  Militant threats prompt the closure of four press clubs in Balochistan, highlighting serious media safety concerns in the region.

IHC sets aside fine on Channel 24 as PTI counsel withdraws complaint

IHC sets aside fine on Channel 24 as PTI counsel withdraws complaint

 Published 8 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has overturned a fine on Channel 24 for broadcasting false news regarding Imran Khan's alleged third marriage.

Court upholds fine imposed on Channel 24 by PEMRA

Court upholds fine imposed on Channel 24 by PEMRA

 Published 8 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court upheld PEMRA's Rs500,000 fine on Channel 24 for airing false claims about Maryam Nawaz's government involvement.

Pakistan ranks 7 on CPJ's 2017 Global Impunity Index

Pakistan ranks 7 on CPJ's 2017 Global Impunity Index

 Published 8 years ago:  Pakistan ranks 7th on CPJ's 2017 Global Impunity Index, highlighting the continued violence against journalists in the country.

IFJ launches campaign to fight impunity for crimes against journalists

IFJ launches campaign to fight impunity for crimes against journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ launches its 2017 campaign to combat impunity for crimes against journalists, emphasizing the need for better media safety globally.

Journalist killed in Syria bombing

Journalist killed in Syria bombing

 Published 8 years ago:  A Syrian journalist was killed and a cameraman injured in a bombing by government forces, highlighting the dangers faced by war correspondents.

Assault on Ahmed Noorani: Journalists stage walkout from Senate

Assault on Ahmed Noorani: Journalists stage walkout from Senate

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists staged a walkout from the Senate in protest against the assault on Ahmed Noorani, highlighting the threat to media in Pakistan.

IFJ condemns attack on Ahmed Noorani

IFJ condemns attack on Ahmed Noorani

 Published 8 years ago:  IFJ has condemned the brutal attack on journalist Ahmed Noorani in Pakistan, calling for arrests and highlighting the dangers journalists face.

Armed men beat up Daily Qudrat employee in Quetta, newspapers burnt

Armed men beat up Daily Qudrat employee in Quetta, newspapers burnt

 Published 8 years ago:  In Quetta, armed men attacked a Daily Qudrat employee and set newspapers on fire, highlighting increased threats to media in Balochistan.

BOL News fined Rs1 million

BOL News fined Rs1 million

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL News has been fined Rs1 million by PEMRA for airing derogatory remarks against Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, with further consequences for repeat violations.

Business Plus and Zaiqa TV face month-long suspension

Business Plus and Zaiqa TV face month-long suspension

 Published 8 years ago:  Business Plus and Zaiqa TV have been suspended for 30 days by PEMRA for failing to pay license renewal dues over several years.

PEMRA suspends 7 News license for seven days

PEMRA suspends 7 News license for seven days

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA suspends 7 News license for seven days for airing false stories about female students of Government College University, Faisalabad!

Attack on The News journalist: RIUJ sets deadline for arrest of assailants

Attack on The News journalist: RIUJ sets deadline for arrest of assailants

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ has set a deadline for the arrest of assailants who attacked The News journalist Ahmed Noorani in Islamabad, sparking protests.

Mexican journalist honored for reporting vows to never be silenced

Mexican journalist honored for reporting vows to never be silenced

 Published 8 years ago:  Mexican journalist Marcos Vizcarra receives the Peter Mackler Award for Courageous and Ethical Journalism, pledging to continue reporting despite dangers.

Journalist Ahmed Noorani attacked in Islamabad, suffers injuries

Journalist Ahmed Noorani attacked in Islamabad, suffers injuries

 Published 8 years ago:  Senior journalist Ahmed Noorani was attacked in Islamabad, suffering serious injuries from unidentified assailants, raising concerns about press safety.

PEMRA chairman laments electronic media's falling standards

PEMRA chairman laments electronic media's falling standards

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA chairman Absar Alam criticized declining standards in electronic media and called for accountability from television anchors regarding their finances.

Canada strengthens protection of journalists' sources

Canada strengthens protection of journalists' sources

 Published 8 years ago:  Canada's new law enhances journalist source protection, ensuring confidentiality and safeguards for whistleblowers against police inquiries.

Russia's opposition newspaper plans to 'arm journalists'

Russia's opposition newspaper plans to 'arm journalists'

 Published 8 years ago:  Russia's Novaya Gazeta plans to arm its journalists with non-lethal weapons amid increased violence against dissenters and attacks on journalists.

Gunmen intercept newspaper-carrying van in Awaran, burn cargo

Gunmen intercept newspaper-carrying van in Awaran, burn cargo

 Published 8 years ago:  Unidentified gunmen in Awaran attacked a van transporting newspapers, burning its cargo and threatening further violence against media.

Newspaper distribution agency attacked in Turbat, several injured

Newspaper distribution agency attacked in Turbat, several injured

 Published 8 years ago:  A grenade attack on a newspaper distribution agency in Turbat injured several individuals amidst rising threats to media personnel in Balochistan.

RIUJ forms committee to probe vilification campaign against Talat Hussain

RIUJ forms committee to probe vilification campaign against Talat Hussain

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ has formed a committee led by Nasir Zaidi to investigate a vilification campaign against journalist Talat Hussain on social media.

Police probe finds journalist Haroon Khan not killed by terrorists

Police probe finds journalist Haroon Khan not killed by terrorists

 Published 8 years ago:  A police investigation reveals journalist Haroon Khan was not killed by terrorists, but rather by family members over a property dispute.

Indian court bars news website from publishing stories on businessman

Indian court bars news website from publishing stories on businessman

 Published 8 years ago:  An Indian court has prohibited The Wire from publishing stories about businessman Jay Shah amid a criminal defamation case against the news website.

Filipino journalist gunned down

Filipino journalist gunned down

 Published 8 years ago:  Filipino journalist Christopher Iban Lozada was murdered in Bislig, prompting calls for investigation from journalist organizations and highlighting threats to.

Grenade attack on Hub Press Club

Grenade attack on Hub Press Club

 Published 8 years ago:  A grenade attack at the Hub Press Club in Balochistan resulted in no injuries or damage, as claimed by the Baloch Liberation Front.

FIA directed to formulate framework to monitor social media: interior minister

FIA directed to formulate framework to monitor social media: interior minister

 Published 8 years ago:  Interior Minister Ahsan Iqbal has tasked the FIA with creating a social media monitoring framework amid concerns over missing activists.