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Royal News Bureau Chief Ghulam Murtaza quits, moves to 92 News Group

Royal News Bureau Chief Ghulam Murtaza quits, moves to 92 News Group

 Published 8 years ago:  Ghulam Murtaza, former bureau chief at Royal News, joins 92 News Group as senior correspondent focusing on economy and telecom sectors.

Speaker of Chechen parliament threatens journalist

Speaker of Chechen parliament threatens journalist

 Published 8 years ago:  Russian authorities must ensure the safety of journalist Grigory Shvedov following threats from Chechen parliament speaker Magomed Daudov.

PEMRA launches interactive learning program on code of conduct

PEMRA launches interactive learning program on code of conduct

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has launched an interactive learning program to raise awareness about the electronic media code of conduct through workshops and discussions.

Four rights activists go missing in one week

Four rights activists go missing in one week

 Published 8 years ago:  Four human rights activists with leftist views have gone missing in Pakistan, raising significant concerns about freedom of expression and safety.

Award-winning cartoonist Shujaat Ali to work with JournalismPakistan

Award-winning cartoonist Shujaat Ali to work with JournalismPakistan

 Published 8 years ago:  Award-winning cartoonist Shujaat Ali returns to Pakistan to contribute to JournalismPakistan.com with his comic series 'LOL with Shujaat'.

Editor Coordination of The News Rauf Sheikh passes away

Editor Coordination of The News Rauf Sheikh passes away

 Published 8 years ago:  Rauf Sheikh, the Editor Coordination of The News, passed away at 59 in Lahore due to respiratory issues, leaving a significant legacy in journalism.

Amir Mateen questions Najam Sethi on Twitter

Amir Mateen questions Najam Sethi on Twitter

 Published 8 years ago:  Amir Mateen challenges Najam Sethi's recent comments on media accountability, referencing past allegations against Nawaz Sharif.

Journalist Panel does it again, wins National Press Club elections

Journalist Panel does it again, wins National Press Club elections

 Published 8 years ago:  The Journalist Panel won the National Press Club elections, re-electing Shakeel Anjum as President and Imran Yaqoob Dhillon as Secretary General.

Samaa journalist in Sukkur abducted and tortured

Samaa journalist in Sukkur abducted and tortured

 Published 8 years ago:  Samaa TV journalist Imdad Phulpoto was abducted and tortured by police in Sukkur, raising concerns over press freedom and safety in Pakistan.

Journalist killing spree continues in India

Journalist killing spree continues in India

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the killing of journalist Brajkishore Kumar Brajesh in Bihar, calling for justice and immediate investigation into the attack.

Two radio journalists sentenced in Ethiopia on terror charges

Two radio journalists sentenced in Ethiopia on terror charges

 Published 8 years ago:  Two Ethiopian journalists from Radio Bilal received prison sentences on terror charges, highlighting ongoing threats to press freedom in Ethiopia.

Committees formed to probe Axact case, and one other

Committees formed to probe Axact case, and one other

 Published 9 years ago:  Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar forms committees to investigate Axact and Khanani and Kalia cases involving fake degrees and illegal money transfer.

The Democrats win Karachi Press Club elections

The Democrats win Karachi Press Club elections

 Published 9 years ago:  The Democrats achieved a decisive victory in the Karachi Press Club elections, securing all key positions with significant vote margins.

Chinese diplomat and Rauf Klasra in bitter tweeting match over CPEC

Chinese diplomat and Rauf Klasra in bitter tweeting match over CPEC

 Published 9 years ago:  A heated Twitter exchange unfolded between Chinese diplomat Muhammad Lijian Zhao and analyst Rauf Klasra regarding job localizations in CPEC projects.

Study finds female journalists face state and social surveillance

Study finds female journalists face state and social surveillance

 Published 9 years ago:  A study reveals that female journalists in Pakistan endure extensive state and social surveillance, impacting their safety and mental health.

Turkey detains prominent journalist over tweets

Turkey detains prominent journalist over tweets

 Published 9 years ago:  Turkish authorities have detained journalist Ahmet Sik for tweets and articles criticizing the government, raising concerns over press freedom.

Year of PEMRA bans and fines, fake news, partisan coverage and one big Dawn story

Year of PEMRA bans and fines, fake news, partisan coverage and one big Dawn story

 Published 9 years ago:  In 2016, Pakistan's media faced bans, fines, and the rise of fake news amid critical incidents impacting journalism and civil-military relations.

93 media professionals killed in 2016: IFJ

93 media professionals killed in 2016: IFJ

 Published 9 years ago:  In 2016, 93 journalists lost their lives in work-related incidents, highlighting the critical dangers facing media professionals globally.

Geo News anchor Hamid Mir plans to open a media university

Geo News anchor Hamid Mir plans to open a media university

 Published 9 years ago:  Hamid Mir of Geo News announced plans to establish a media university in Balochistan to enhance journalism education.

Interior Minister orders probe into social media campaign against Chief Justice

Interior Minister orders probe into social media campaign against Chief Justice

 Published 9 years ago:  Interior Minister orders FIA to investigate a social media campaign targeting Chief Justice Saqib Nisar following maliciously shared images.

Journalists demand early federal and provincial laws on their safety

Journalists demand early federal and provincial laws on their safety

 Published 9 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan urge for urgent federal and provincial laws to guarantee their safety and combat impunity against media workers.

Gunmen kidnap Iraqi female journalist

Gunmen kidnap Iraqi female journalist

 Published 9 years ago:  Gunmen kidnapped Iraqi journalist Afrah Shawqi Hammudi in Baghdad, posing as security forces, raising concerns for press freedom in Iraq.

Lahore High Court grants stay to Channel 24 against PEMRA decision

Lahore High Court grants stay to Channel 24 against PEMRA decision

 Published 9 years ago:  The Lahore High Court has halted PEMRA's ban on Channel 24 following its airing of a controversial audio clip related to Flight PK 661.

Duped by fake news, defence minister Khawaja Asif makes nuke threat to Israel

Duped by fake news, defence minister Khawaja Asif makes nuke threat to Israel

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif issued a nuclear threat to Israel after being misled by a fake news report, leading to international clarification.

Geo news gathering van attacked in Islamabad, crew beaten up

Geo news gathering van attacked in Islamabad, crew beaten up

 Published 9 years ago:  Geo Television's news gathering van was attacked in Islamabad, leaving two crew members injured and the vehicle damaged by armed guards.

Former Executive Editor of The Muslim Ghani Jafar laid to rest

Former Executive Editor of The Muslim Ghani Jafar laid to rest

 Published 9 years ago:  Ghani Jafar, former Executive Editor of The Muslim, passed away in Islamabad at the age of 64 and leaves behind three daughters.

Shahbaz Mian re-elected president as Progressive Panel sweeps Lahore Press Club polls

Shahbaz Mian re-elected president as Progressive Panel sweeps Lahore Press Club polls

 Published 9 years ago:  Muhammad Shahbaz Mian has been re-elected as president of Lahore Press Club, leading the Progressive Panel to a decisive victory in the elections.

Dawn for 'sensible new libel law' in Pakistan

Dawn for 'sensible new libel law' in Pakistan

 Published 9 years ago:  Dawn advocates for a new libel law in Pakistan to protect against media malice and ensure justice for defamation cases.