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TV crews threatened, harassed and beaten up by PML-N supporters

TV crews threatened, harassed and beaten up by PML-N supporters

 Published 8 years ago:  PML-N supporters attacked TV crews from ARY and BOL, threatening and beating journalists covering Nawaz Sharif's rally, raising press freedom concerns.

Egypt censors Al-Mesryoon newspaper, harasses editors

Egypt censors Al-Mesryoon newspaper, harasses editors

 Published 8 years ago:  Egyptian authorities are censoring Al-Mesryoon newspaper and harassing its editors, raising concerns over press freedom in the country.

Google's firing of memo writer strikes nerve in Silicon Valley

Google's firing of memo writer strikes nerve in Silicon Valley

 Published 8 years ago:  Google's firing of engineer James Damore over his controversial memo highlights the cultural divide in Silicon Valley regarding gender and politics.

Journalist survives brutal attack in India

Journalist survives brutal attack in India

 Published 8 years ago:  The brutal attack on journalist Ramesh Rath in Odisha has sparked condemnation from media organizations and calls for protection measures.

Social media activist arrested in Hunza

Social media activist arrested in Hunza

 Published 8 years ago:  Hasnain Ramal, a social media activist, was arrested in Hunza under anti-terrorism and cyber crime laws, sparking human rights concerns.

Mubashar Lucman says he will send legal notice to Ayesha Gulalai

Mubashar Lucman says he will send legal notice to Ayesha Gulalai

 Published 8 years ago:  Mubashar Lucman announces he will send a legal notice to Ayesha Gulalai for making false allegations against him during a recent program.

Virulent trolling of Indian editor after tweet

Virulent trolling of Indian editor after tweet

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the online harassment of Indian editor Dhanya Rajendran following her tweet criticizing a film, demanding action from authorities.

Thai columnist Pravit Rojanaphruk charged with two cases of sedition

Thai columnist Pravit Rojanaphruk charged with two cases of sedition

 Published 8 years ago:  Thai authorities charge journalist Pravit Rojanaphruk with sedition and misinformation, prompting calls for dropped charges from CPJ.

PEMRA serves notice on ARY after Geo trio submits complaint

PEMRA serves notice on ARY after Geo trio submits complaint

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to ARY News after a complaint by Geo TV journalists regarding misleading coverage of a press conference.

Complainant accuses 92 News of making false allegations

Complainant accuses 92 News of making false allegations

 Published 8 years ago:  Kashif Ahmer files a complaint with PEMRA against 92 News for airing false allegations against Dr. Masood Hameed, a respected academic.

MQM Pakistan files complaint against Dr. Shahid Masood

MQM Pakistan files complaint against Dr. Shahid Masood

 Published 8 years ago:  MQM Pakistan files a complaint against Dr. Shahid Masood for allegedly making false comments about Dr. Farooq Sattar and Mayor Waseem Akhtar.

ARY gets one-week extension to respond to journalist's complaint

ARY gets one-week extension to respond to journalist's complaint

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA grants ARY TV a one-week extension to respond to a journalist's complaint regarding misleading reporting and potential defamation.

Reporter shot and killed in the Philippines

Reporter shot and killed in the Philippines

 Published 8 years ago:  A Filipino journalist, Leonardo Diaz, was shot and killed in Mindanao, highlighting ongoing violence against the press in the Philippines.

RISJA constitutes committee to finalize voters' list

RISJA constitutes committee to finalize voters' list

 Published 8 years ago:  The Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association has formed a committee to finalize the voters' list and address other important issues.

IFJ condemns Israel's announcement to shut down Al Jazeera

IFJ condemns Israel's announcement to shut down Al Jazeera

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns Israel's decision to close Al Jazeera's offices in Jerusalem, citing severe impact on press freedom and journalists' rights.

Journalist threatened over report on corruption in Nepal

Journalist threatened over report on corruption in Nepal

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ and local journalists condemn threats to journalist Dilip Paudel over corruption reporting in Nepal, demanding official accountability.

PEMRA issues notice to ARY following complaint by Neo News reporter

PEMRA issues notice to ARY following complaint by Neo News reporter

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA issues a notice to ARY News following a complaint by Neo News reporter over alleged character assassination and misrepresentation.

Neo News reporter files complaint with PEMRA, seeks action against ARY

Neo News reporter files complaint with PEMRA, seeks action against ARY

 Published 8 years ago:  Neo News reporter Shakir Abbasi filed a complaint with PEMRA against ARY News for airing false claims about him related to Ayesha Gulalai.

Dr. Shahid Masood assumes charge as president Airwaves Media Group

Dr. Shahid Masood assumes charge as president Airwaves Media Group

 Published 8 years ago:  Dr. Shahid Masood has taken over as president of Airwaves Media Group, overseeing several prominent media outlets including NewsOne and TVOne.

Newsweek ceases publishing Serbian edition

Newsweek ceases publishing Serbian edition

 Published 8 years ago:  Adria Media Group announced the cessation of Newsweek's Serbian edition, citing political control and frozen accounts by the government.

PEMRA directs KTN Entertainment to air apology for airing indecent content

PEMRA directs KTN Entertainment to air apology for airing indecent content

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has ordered KTN Entertainment to air an apology for indecent content in drama serials Maari and Dou Moum Batian, aired last month.

Hamid Mir claims seeing messages sent to Ayesha Gulalai allegedly by Imran

Hamid Mir claims seeing messages sent to Ayesha Gulalai allegedly by Imran

 Published 8 years ago:  Hamid Mir claims to have seen messages allegedly sent to Ayesha Gulalai by Imran Khan, raising inquiry calls after her harassment allegations.

Imran says 'Media Godfather' had a hand in Ayesha Gulalai attack against him

Imran says 'Media Godfather' had a hand in Ayesha Gulalai attack against him

 Published 8 years ago:  Imran Khan accuses Media Godfather Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman of orchestrating Ayesha Gulalai's attack against him, alleging a political conspiracy.

Panama Papers firm shrinks internationally

Panama Papers firm shrinks internationally

 Published 8 years ago:  Mossack Fonseca has significantly reduced its international presence, closing most offices amidst a decline in business post-Panama Papers scandal.

APML boycotts Geo-Jang Group

APML boycotts Geo-Jang Group

 Published 8 years ago:  The APML has announced a boycott of the Geo-Jang Group, accusing it of promoting anti-state narratives and distorting facts.

Anchor claims ARY the people's choice 'despite Maryam Safdar's best efforts'

Anchor claims ARY the people's choice 'despite Maryam Safdar's best efforts'

 Published 8 years ago:  Anchor Sami Abraham asserts ARY News remains the people's favorite despite alleged efforts from Maryam Safdar to undermine it.

Imran to Sharifs and Mir Shakil: 'Do your worst: stoop as low as you can'

Imran to Sharifs and Mir Shakil: 'Do your worst: stoop as low as you can'

 Published 8 years ago:  Imran Khan challenges the Sharifs and Mir Shakil to continue their attacks, asserting that his party will grow stronger amidst controversy.

Sri Lankan minister attempts to obstruct journalist at work

Sri Lankan minister attempts to obstruct journalist at work

 Published 8 years ago:  Sri Lankan Minister Palani Digambaram attempts to silence a journalist during a government event, raising concerns over media freedom and safety.