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Turkish authorities investigating 10,000 social media users - ministry

Turkish authorities investigating 10,000 social media users - ministry

 Published 9 years ago:  Turkish authorities are investigating 10,000 social media users for suspected terrorism support, amid a crackdown that concerns rights groups.

BOL puts troubles behind, switches to regular transmission

BOL puts troubles behind, switches to regular transmission

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News resumes regular transmission after overcoming legal challenges and controversies, celebrating its launch on Quaid-i-Azam's birth anniversary.

Egypt arrests Al-Jazeera journalist for 'false-news'

Egypt arrests Al-Jazeera journalist for 'false-news'

 Published 9 years ago:  Egypt arrests Al-Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein, accused of false news and connections to the Muslim Brotherhood amid ongoing crackdowns.

Senior journalist and columnist Anwar Kidwai passes away

Senior journalist and columnist Anwar Kidwai passes away

 Published 9 years ago:  Senior journalist Anwar Kidwai passed away in Lahore at the age of 70 due to cardiac arrest, leaving behind a legacy in journalism and literature.

Terence elected President Press Association of Supreme Court

Terence elected President Press Association of Supreme Court

 Published 9 years ago:  Terence J. Sigamony has been elected as the President of the Press Association of Supreme Court, enhancing representation of court reporters.

Geo-Jang Group set to start campaign after court victory over ARY

Geo-Jang Group set to start campaign after court victory over ARY

 Published 9 years ago:  Geo-Jang Group is set to launch a campaign after winning a UK court case against ARY, highlighting defamatory attacks by the rival network.

Bitter pill to swallow: ARY broadcasts UK court verdict against it

Bitter pill to swallow: ARY broadcasts UK court verdict against it

 Published 9 years ago:  ARY News had to broadcast a UK court verdict declaring its programs defamatory, resulting in significant damages awarded to Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman.

PEMRA penalizes Channel 24, no transmission from 5pm-12am for seven days

PEMRA penalizes Channel 24, no transmission from 5pm-12am for seven days

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA suspends Channel 24's license from 5 PM to midnight for seven days following a fake audio clip incident related to PK661.

BOL in seeming trouble over security clearance, PEMRA serves notice

BOL in seeming trouble over security clearance, PEMRA serves notice

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News faces uncertainty after PEMRA serves a notice over lack of security clearance for its directors, jeopardizing its upcoming launch.

Almeida draws criticism after terming Imran 'dictator-in-chief'

Almeida draws criticism after terming Imran 'dictator-in-chief'

 Published 9 years ago:  Cyril Almeida faces backlash for labeling Imran Khan as dictator-in-chief, igniting debates over media bias and political criticism in Pakistan.

National Press Club elections on January 5

National Press Club elections on January 5

 Published 9 years ago:  Elections for the National Press Club in Islamabad will take place on January 5, 2017, with important deadlines for candidates set prior to polling.

Geo and BOL trade accusations after Axact official charged in US

Geo and BOL trade accusations after Axact official charged in US

 Published 9 years ago:  Geo and BOL clash over allegations following the charging of an Axact official in a US fake degree scam, raising questions on accountability.

US federal court charges Axact executive in $140m fake degree scam

US federal court charges Axact executive in $140m fake degree scam

 Published 9 years ago:  Axact's executive Umair Hamid faces US charges for his role in a $140 million fake degree scheme impacting thousands of consumers.

Philippines: First journalist killed under President Duterte

Philippines: First journalist killed under President Duterte

 Published 9 years ago:  The brutal murder of journalist Larry Que raises serious concerns about press freedom under Duterte's administration in the Philippines.

Killing of journalists eases from record levels; Syria remains the deadliest country

Killing of journalists eases from record levels; Syria remains the deadliest country

 Published 9 years ago:  The decline in journalist killings in 2016 highlights the importance of combating impunity, though Syria remains the deadliest country for reporters.

Journalist picked up by police in Pakpattan, beaten at unknown location

Journalist picked up by police in Pakpattan, beaten at unknown location

 Published 9 years ago:  Freelance journalist Waris Ali Shah was reportedly detained and beaten by police in Pakpattan after exposing corruption within the local police force.

Officials warned not to leak classified information to media

Officials warned not to leak classified information to media

 Published 9 years ago:  Top officials in Pakistan are warned against leaking classified cabinet information to the media, emphasizing strict communication protocols.

Deadly year in Afghanistan continues: 13th journalist killed

Deadly year in Afghanistan continues: 13th journalist killed

 Published 9 years ago:  The killing of journalist Mohammad Nasir Mudasir marks the 13th such incident in Afghanistan this year, highlighting ongoing violence against media workers.

PEMRA Council of Complaints recommends Rs1 million fine on Channel 24

PEMRA Council of Complaints recommends Rs1 million fine on Channel 24

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA Council recommends a Rs1 million fine on Channel 24 for airing false statements about Anwar Aziz's wife during the Khara Sach program.

Crime reporter brutally murdered in Myanmar

Crime reporter brutally murdered in Myanmar

 Published 9 years ago:  A crime reporter was brutally murdered in Myanmar, prompting urgent calls for a swift investigation by international journalist organizations!

Turkey 'silencing' independent media: Human Rights Watch

Turkey 'silencing' independent media: Human Rights Watch

 Published 9 years ago:  Human Rights Watch accuses Turkey of silencing independent media following the failed coup, citing arrests and media closures as evidence.

Asma Chaudhry set to return to television screen

Asma Chaudhry set to return to television screen

 Published 9 years ago:  Asma Chaudhry returns to television on Neo after a six-month hiatus and prepares to launch a new talk show amidst controversies.

Sri Lankan Navy commander assaults journalist

Sri Lankan Navy commander assaults journalist

 Published 9 years ago:  The Sri Lankan Navy commander assaults a journalist at Magampura Port, sparking outcry from media organizations and demands for accountability.

 Indian police probe 'politically-driven' Twitter hacking

Indian police probe 'politically-driven' Twitter hacking

 Published 9 years ago:  Indian police are investigating a group suspected of politically motivated Twitter hacking targeting journalists critical of the Modi government.

Turkey tops list of countries detaining journalists: study

Turkey tops list of countries detaining journalists: study

 Published 9 years ago:  Turkey has overtaken all other countries in detaining journalists, with over 100 imprisoned amid a global rise in journalist detentions in 2016.

Algerian journalist jailed for Facebook post dies after three-month hunger strike

Algerian journalist jailed for Facebook post dies after three-month hunger strike

 Published 9 years ago:  British-Algerian journalist Mohamed Tamalt dies after a three-month hunger strike protesting his two-year jail sentence for offending Algeria's president.

PTI leader Jahangir Tareen questions Dawn editorial

PTI leader Jahangir Tareen questions Dawn editorial

 Published 9 years ago:  PTI leader Jahangir Tareen critiques a Dawn editorial on the Panama commission, asserting PTI's case demands clear answers from the PM.

PTV withdraws order against official accused of harassing female anchors

PTV withdraws order against official accused of harassing female anchors

 Published 9 years ago:  PTV has retracted its decision to bar an official accused of harassing female anchors after intervention from political contacts.