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Forces seal MQM headquarters after TV station attack

Forces seal MQM headquarters after TV station attack

 Published 9 years ago:  Paramilitary forces sealed MQM headquarters in Karachi and detained leaders after party supporters attacked ARY News office following a critical address from Altaf.

One killed, several injured in attack on ARY News office in Karachi

One killed, several injured in attack on ARY News office in Karachi

 Published 9 years ago:  Violent clashes erupted at the ARY News office in Karachi, resulting in one death and multiple injuries during an MQM protest against alleged biased media coverage.

Senior Dawn journalist Zaheer Ahmed passes away

Senior Dawn journalist Zaheer Ahmed passes away

 Published 9 years ago:  Zaheer Ahmed Khan, a respected senior journalist at Dawn, passed away after a long illness, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and professionalism.

Pakistani Twitter heavyweight hits India where it hurts

Pakistani Twitter heavyweight hits India where it hurts

 Published 9 years ago:  Omar R Quraishi's tweet about India's Olympic bronze medal sparked outrage among Indian Twitter users, highlighting tensions across social media.

Thailand pressures two broadcast journalists off the air

Thailand pressures two broadcast journalists off the air

 Published 9 years ago:  Two Thai journalists face a 10-day suspension amid pressure from military authorities over critical coverage, raising concerns about press freedom.

Hearing of money laundering case against Axact chief put back

Hearing of money laundering case against Axact chief put back

 Published 9 years ago:  The court has postponed the hearing of the Rs170m money laundering case against Axact CEO Shoaib Ahmad Shaikh until August 23.

Aziz government allowed Indian dramas on private TV channels, NA told

Aziz government allowed Indian dramas on private TV channels, NA told

 Published 9 years ago:  The National Assembly revealed that the Aziz government permitted Indian dramas on private TV channels, allowing a percentage of foreign content.

Two DawnNews staffers injured in Karachi shooting

Two DawnNews staffers injured in Karachi shooting

 Published 9 years ago:  Two DawnNews staffers were injured in a shooting incident in Karachi's Landhi 89 neighborhood, prompting police investigations.

Major honor for The Express Tribune

Major honor for The Express Tribune

 Published 9 years ago:  The Express Tribune is a finalist for the 2016 Online Journalism Awards for its impactful story 'For Peshawar' on the APS tragedy.

Court orders lifting of ban on ARY program Live with Dr Shahid Masood

Court orders lifting of ban on ARY program Live with Dr Shahid Masood

 Published 9 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court lifts the ban on ARY News program 'Live with Dr Shahid Masood', allowing it to air despite allegations against the host.

Turkish newspaper closed, journalists detained in police raid

Turkish newspaper closed, journalists detained in police raid

 Published 9 years ago:  Turkish authorities have closed the pro-Kurdish newspaper Özgür Gündem and detained at least 21 journalists in a police raid in Istanbul.

Top award for Dawn's Peshawar editor Ismail Khan

Top award for Dawn's Peshawar editor Ismail Khan

 Published 9 years ago:  Ismail Khan, Editor of Dawn in Peshawar, is set to receive the President's Award for Pride of Performance for his journalism achievements.

ARY anchor, colleagues wear black arm bands to protest ban on Dr. Shahid

ARY anchor, colleagues wear black arm bands to protest ban on Dr. Shahid

 Published 9 years ago:  ARY News anchor Sami Ibrahim and colleagues protested PEMRA's ban on Dr. Shahid Masood by wearing black arm bands, highlighting freedom of expression issues.

Sindh High Court grants bail to Axact-BOL boss, 13 others

Sindh High Court grants bail to Axact-BOL boss, 13 others

 Published 9 years ago:  The Sindh High Court has granted bail to Axact-BOL CEO Shoaib Ahmad Shaikh and 13 others in the fake degrees case after 15 months without charges.

PEMRA to start issuing DTH licenses from October

PEMRA to start issuing DTH licenses from October

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA will begin issuing DTH licenses in October, promoting local culture and halting illegal Indian DTH services.

Bangladesh journalists could face 14 years in prison for refuting rumor

Bangladesh journalists could face 14 years in prison for refuting rumor

 Published 9 years ago:  Bangladeshi journalists face up to 14 years in prison for refusing a rumor about the prime minister's son, raising concerns for press freedom.

Draft bill to protect media persons to be tabled in NA soon: Speaker

Draft bill to protect media persons to be tabled in NA soon: Speaker

 Published 9 years ago:  The Speaker of the National Assembly announced a draft bill to protect media personnel will be introduced soon following recent attacks in Quetta.

Egyptian press freedom advocate faces life in prison

Egyptian press freedom advocate faces life in prison

 Published 9 years ago:  Award-winning Egyptian human rights defender Gamal Eid faces life imprisonment on trumped-up charges, raising concerns over press freedom in Egypt.

PEMRA's show cause notice to 7 News

PEMRA's show cause notice to 7 News

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a show cause notice to 7 News for allegedly firing staff unlawfully and failing to pay salaries, demanding a response by August 18.

Cybercrime law a setback to freedom of expression: IFJ

Cybercrime law a setback to freedom of expression: IFJ

 Published 9 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill for threatening freedom of expression and calling for reconsideration by the Pakistan Parliament.

Parliament cedes control of internet in the name of national security: Dawn

Parliament cedes control of internet in the name of national security: Dawn

 Published 9 years ago:  The Parliament passes the controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill, raising concerns over internet control and national security implications.

National Assembly Passes Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill

National Assembly Passes Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill

 Published 9 years ago:  The National Assembly passes the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Bill-2016, addressing various cyber crimes and enhancing online safety.

Press freedom groups demand release of Bangladeshi journalist

Press freedom groups demand release of Bangladeshi journalist

 Published 9 years ago:  Press freedom organizations demand the immediate release of journalist Shafik Rehman, detained in Bangladesh for over three months without charge.

No justification in targeting civilians, media: UNESCO

No justification in targeting civilians, media: UNESCO

 Published 9 years ago:  UNESCO condemned the terrorist attack in Quetta that killed over 70 people, stressing that violence against civilians is unjustifiable.

Indian journalist, magazine face criminal complaint for investigative report

Indian journalist, magazine face criminal complaint for investigative report

 Published 9 years ago:  Indian authorities face backlash for criminal complaint against journalist Neha Dixit and magazine Outlook following an investigative report on child trafficking.

Banned Dr Masood says he named no names in his program

Banned Dr Masood says he named no names in his program

 Published 9 years ago:  Dr. Shahid Masood, recently banned for 45 days, insists he named no individuals in his critical program about the Sindh High Court's Chief Justice.

PEMRA explains why it banned Dr. Masood

PEMRA explains why it banned Dr. Masood

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA banned Dr. Shahid Masood for 45 days due to unsubstantiated allegations against the Chief Justice, stirring political controversy.

Iranian journalist sentenced to three years in jail

Iranian journalist sentenced to three years in jail

 Published 9 years ago:  Prominent Iranian journalist Issa Saharkhiz was sentenced to three years in jail for insulting the Supreme Leader and propaganda against the state.