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PEMRA suspends landing rights permission to Starlite for seven days

PEMRA suspends landing rights permission to Starlite for seven days

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA suspends Starlite's landing rights for seven days due to the airing of a vulgar song, effective immediately after a recent meeting.

Senior journalist Wali Rizvi found dead in apartment

Senior journalist Wali Rizvi found dead in apartment

 Published 8 years ago:  Senior journalist Wali Rizvi was discovered dead in his Karachi apartment, believed to have died from cardiac arrest.

PEMRA slaps Rs1 million fine on Geo

PEMRA slaps Rs1 million fine on Geo

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has imposed a Rs1 million fine on Geo News for alleging institutional corruption within the armed forces during a January broadcast.

Unions condemn Rangers for throwing out journalists from Accountability Court

Unions condemn Rangers for throwing out journalists from Accountability Court

 Published 8 years ago:  Unions criticized Rangers for forcibly removing journalists from the Accountability Court, citing a breach of press freedom and agreed protocols.

Here's what journalists tweeted after Rangers stopped ministers from entering court

Here's what journalists tweeted after Rangers stopped ministers from entering court

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists reacted on Twitter after Rangers barred PML-N ministers from entering the Accountability Court, stirring controversy over the incident.

New book recounts murder of AFP reporter during US civil rights movement

New book recounts murder of AFP reporter during US civil rights movement

 Published 8 years ago:  A new book details the unsolved murder of AFP reporter Paul Guihard during the civil rights movement in 1962, highlighting historical injustices.

Several Indian journalists receive death threats

Several Indian journalists receive death threats

 Published 8 years ago:  Indian journalists face death threats for critical reporting; authorities urged to ensure their safety and investigate the threats swiftly.

Intelligence Bureau files complaint against ARY News

Intelligence Bureau files complaint against ARY News

 Published 8 years ago:  The Intelligence Bureau has filed a complaint against ARY News for airing a fabricated story linking parliamentarians to militant groups.

Dalbadin journalist's name taken off Fourth Schedule

Dalbadin journalist's name taken off Fourth Schedule

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Ali Raza Rind has been removed from the Fourth Schedule after nearly 20 months of being under observation by Balochistan authorities.

Unions call for end to victimization of journalist

Unions call for end to victimization of journalist

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists unions demand an end to the Gilgit-Baltistan government's victimization of senior journalist Shabbir Saham amid rising tensions.

The News journalist Fakhar Durrani wins RTI Champions Award

The News journalist Fakhar Durrani wins RTI Champions Award

 Published 8 years ago:  Fakhar Durrani of The News wins the RTI Champions Award 2017 for his impactful investigative journalism using right to information laws.

Indian police beat up local journalist after unflattering article

Indian police beat up local journalist after unflattering article

 Published 8 years ago:  Indian journalist Sanjeev Gopalan was assaulted by police in Kerala after reporting on police inaction regarding harassment complaints.

Geo airs 'abusive' words, gets PEMRA notice

Geo airs 'abusive' words, gets PEMRA notice

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a show-cause notice to Geo News for airing abusive language during a program, citing violations of its code of conduct.

Transparency International joins campaign to protect journalists

Transparency International joins campaign to protect journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Transparency International has joined the #ProtectJournalists campaign to advocate for improved safety measures for journalists worldwide.

Spike in attacks on journalists amidst entrenched impunity in India

Spike in attacks on journalists amidst entrenched impunity in India

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ highlights a troubling rise in attacks on journalists in India, calling for urgent government action to ensure their safety.

Three journalists beaten up by security guards at Judicial Complex

Three journalists beaten up by security guards at Judicial Complex

 Published 8 years ago:  Three journalists were assaulted by security guards at the Judicial Complex during a NAB appearance, raising concerns over press safety.

RIUJ constitutes committee to probe attack on Waqt News journalist

RIUJ constitutes committee to probe attack on Waqt News journalist

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ has formed a committee to investigate the attack on Waqt News journalist Matiullah Jan, ensuring a thorough probe into the incident.

Attack on Matiullah Jan: PFUJ sets 24-hour deadline for arrest of assailants

Attack on Matiullah Jan: PFUJ sets 24-hour deadline for arrest of assailants

 Published 8 years ago:  PFUJ demands urgent arrest of assailants who attacked journalist Matiullah Jan in Islamabad, warning of further action if no arrests occur.

Miss Turkey stripped of crown over tweet about failed coup

Miss Turkey stripped of crown over tweet about failed coup

 Published 8 years ago:  Miss Turkey 2017, Itir Esen, was stripped of her crown over an offensive tweet about the failed coup, igniting controversy and discussions on freedom of expression.

Bangladesh frees Myanmar photojournalists

Bangladesh frees Myanmar photojournalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Bangladesh has released two Myanmar photojournalists covering the Rohingya crisis after they were granted bail amid espionage accusations.

Syrian mother and daughter journalists murdered in Istanbul apartment

Syrian mother and daughter journalists murdered in Istanbul apartment

 Published 8 years ago:  Orouba and Hala Barakat, Syrian journalists, were brutally murdered in Istanbul, prompting calls for a thorough investigation by Turkish authorities.

The elephant in the room

The elephant in the room

 Published 8 years ago:  The article discusses the ignored truths regarding government transparency and the release of important reports in Pakistan's political landscape.

CPJ calls for probe into Indian journalists' murder

CPJ calls for probe into Indian journalists' murder

 Published 8 years ago:  Indian authorities are urged to investigate the murder of journalist Shantanu Bhowmik and ensure justice for his tragic death during a violent clash.

IHC suspends proceedings against Jang-Geo Group

IHC suspends proceedings against Jang-Geo Group

 Published 8 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has suspended proceedings against Jang-Geo Group in a criminal case filed by Axact over a news report related to a conviction.

RIUJ to probe if ARY lent any help to ailing staffer who later died

RIUJ to probe if ARY lent any help to ailing staffer who later died

 Published 8 years ago:  The RIUJ has formed a committee to investigate claims that ARY News did not provide medical assistance to a deceased cameraman.

Young journalist killed in India

Young journalist killed in India

 Published 8 years ago:  A young journalist, Santanu Bhowmick, was killed in Tripura, India, while covering a road blockade by local political groups.

Soldiers invade press center in Nigeria

Soldiers invade press center in Nigeria

 Published 8 years ago:  Soldiers invaded the Nigerian Union of Journalists press center, attacking journalists and destroying equipment, prompting strong condemnation by the IFJ.

PFUJ warns Sindh government it will oppose any attempt to gag print media

PFUJ warns Sindh government it will oppose any attempt to gag print media

 Published 8 years ago:  PFUJ warns Sindh government of strong opposition against any attempts to restrict print media and curtail press freedom in the province.