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New website to track press freedom violations in the United States

New website to track press freedom violations in the United States

 Published 8 years ago:  The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker launches to document press freedom abuses as journalists face increasing hostility and legal challenges.

BOL Entertainment launch likely on August 14

BOL Entertainment launch likely on August 14

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL News Network is poised to launch its entertainment channel, BOL Entertainment, on August 14, with a possible alternative date of December 25.

Bangladeshi journalist arrested for reporting death of goat

Bangladeshi journalist arrested for reporting death of goat

 Published 8 years ago:  Bangladeshi journalist Abdul Latif Morol was arrested for defamation after reporting a goat's death, prompting calls for legal reforms.

Myanmar journalist arrested at airport ahead of criminal defamation trial

Myanmar journalist arrested at airport ahead of criminal defamation trial

 Published 8 years ago:  Myanmar journalist Swe Win was arrested at the airport on defamation charges as his trial approaches next month, prompting calls for his release.

BBC international news services mark 70 years of Partition

BBC international news services mark 70 years of Partition

 Published 8 years ago:  The BBC celebrates 70 years since the Partition of India and Pakistan with special features highlighting shared histories and personal stories.

Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian media company's office

Israeli soldiers raid Palestinian media company's office

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the Israeli raid on PalMedia's offices in Ramallah, where military forces seized equipment and documents.

Dubai suspends magazine for one month

Dubai suspends magazine for one month

 Published 8 years ago:  Dubai has suspended the magazine Arabian Business for one month over an article on troubled real-estate projects, prompting calls for press freedom!

IFJ condemns killing of Russia Today journalist in Syria

IFJ condemns killing of Russia Today journalist in Syria

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the killing of Russia Today journalist Khaled Alkhateb in Syria by IS militants, urging for journalists' protection in conflict zones.

Media reporting outside courtroom left a lot to be desired: Kamal Siddiqi

Media reporting outside courtroom left a lot to be desired: Kamal Siddiqi

 Published 8 years ago:  Kamal Siddiqi critiques Pakistani media's courtroom coverage, highlighting the Panama Papers and urging for ethical journalism standards.

Turkey newspaper staff provisionally freed

Turkey newspaper staff provisionally freed

 Published 8 years ago:  Seven staff members of Turkey's Cumhuriyet newspaper were provisionally freed after nine months in jail amid ongoing calls for the release of four remaining.

Philippine radio commentator critically wounded in shooting

Philippine radio commentator critically wounded in shooting

 Published 8 years ago:  Philippine radio commentator Julito Orillaneda was critically wounded in a shooting incident in Mindanao, prompting calls for a thorough investigation.

BOL files contempt petition against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

BOL files contempt petition against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

 Published 8 years ago:  BOL Media Network has filed a contempt petition against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman in the Supreme Court of Pakistan amid ongoing legal battles.

Kharan Press Club shut down after threats from armed group

Kharan Press Club shut down after threats from armed group

 Published 8 years ago:  The Kharan Press Club in Balochistan has been shut down indefinitely due to threats from an armed group, raising concerns for journalists.

Netanyahu wants to expel Al-Jazeera for 'inciting violence'

Netanyahu wants to expel Al-Jazeera for 'inciting violence'

 Published 8 years ago:  Israeli PM Netanyahu calls for Al-Jazeera's expulsion amid rising tensions at Jerusalem's holy site due to perceived incitement of violence.

Maldives police rough up, arrest journalists covering opposition rally

Maldives police rough up, arrest journalists covering opposition rally

 Published 8 years ago:  Maldives police arrested and assaulted journalists covering an opposition rally, prompting condemnation from the International Federation of Journalists.

New portal plagiarizes The News content

New portal plagiarizes The News content

 Published 8 years ago:  Global Village Space has plagiarized content from The News, sparking criticism over intellectual dishonesty and accountability in journalism.

Applicant seeks contempt action against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

Applicant seeks contempt action against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman

 Published 8 years ago:  An application for contempt proceedings against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman has been filed in the Supreme Court following his remarks against a judge.

China to further beef up internet control

China to further beef up internet control

 Published 8 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists urges China to clarify its stance on privately-run VPNs amid increasing internet control measures.

Police seal TV channel in India

Police seal TV channel in India

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ condemned the police sealing of ABN channel in West Bengal, demanding immediate restoration amid press freedom concerns.

PEMRA notice to Jaag for terminating staff unlawfully

PEMRA notice to Jaag for terminating staff unlawfully

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a notice to Jaag TV for allegedly unlawfully terminating employees, demanding a response within seven days.

Jang journalist Zahid Mirani passes away

Jang journalist Zahid Mirani passes away

 Published 8 years ago:  Senior journalist Zahid Mirani has passed away from a cardiac arrest in Sobho Dero, leaving behind a legacy in journalism.

Pakistani journalist among 10 covering ICCB 2017 in Colombia

Pakistani journalist among 10 covering ICCB 2017 in Colombia

 Published 8 years ago:  A Pakistani journalist joins nine others globally to attend ICCB 2017 in Colombia, focusing on crucial conservation issues.

Din TV journalist Roshan Ali Bhutto dies of electric shock

Din TV journalist Roshan Ali Bhutto dies of electric shock

 Published 8 years ago:  Roshan Ali Bhutto, a journalist at Din Television, tragically died from electric shock in Larkana, prompting sorrow among colleagues and friends.

Vietnamese blogger sentenced to nine years in prison

Vietnamese blogger sentenced to nine years in prison

 Published 8 years ago:  A Vietnamese court has sentenced blogger Tran Thi Nga to nine years in prison for spreading anti-state propaganda, igniting international condemnation.

NDTV fires 70 employees

NDTV fires 70 employees

 Published 8 years ago:  NDTV has laid off about 70 employees as part of a restructuring effort, citing shifts towards mobile journalism and financial challenges.

Shaheen Sehbai in Twitter attack on Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

Shaheen Sehbai in Twitter attack on Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman

 Published 8 years ago:  Veteran journalist Shaheen Sehbai criticized Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, likening him to the Godfather amid ongoing legal troubles with the Supreme Court.

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appears before Supreme Court in contempt case

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appears before Supreme Court in contempt case

 Published 8 years ago:  Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appeared before the Supreme Court in a contempt case regarding false reporting by The News, with hearings ongoing.

Watchdog calls for action against officials who assaulted journalists

Watchdog calls for action against officials who assaulted journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges a full investigation into FIA officials who allegedly assaulted and detained journalists in Islamabad.