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Afghan provincial governor cuts off interview and detains TV journalists

Afghan provincial governor cuts off interview and detains TV journalists

 Published 9 years ago:  The Afghan provincial governor detained journalists after walking out of an interview, prompting global criticism for media freedom violations.

Editor shot dead in Siberia

Editor shot dead in Siberia

 Published 9 years ago:  Dmitry Popkov, editor of Ton-M newspaper, was shot dead in Siberia, prompting calls for justice from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

The News blunders twice in one day

The News blunders twice in one day

 Published 9 years ago:  The News faces embarrassment as two news items were printed as jumbled symbols and numbers due to a technical glitch on Friday.

Two PEMRA notices to ARY for 'spreading hatred against armed forces'

Two PEMRA notices to ARY for 'spreading hatred against armed forces'

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has issued two notices to ARY News for allegedly spreading hatred against the armed forces during a special transmission and a program analysis.

US congressional candidate charged with assaulting reporter

US congressional candidate charged with assaulting reporter

 Published 9 years ago:  Montana Republican congressional candidate Greg Gianforte was charged with assaulting a reporter just before a special election, raising political tensions.

Journalist forces Daniyal Aziz to apologize for offensive remarks

Journalist forces Daniyal Aziz to apologize for offensive remarks

 Published 9 years ago:  Journalist Mazhar Iqbal confronts Daniyal Aziz over his offensive remarks, leading to a public apology at a press conference in Islamabad.

Prestigious Astor Award for PPF

Prestigious Astor Award for PPF

 Published 9 years ago:  The Pakistan Press Foundation has received the prestigious Astor Award for its significant contributions to press freedom in the Commonwealth.

Interior minister warns anti-state social media posts to face charges

Interior minister warns anti-state social media posts to face charges

 Published 9 years ago:  Interior Minister warns that anti-state social media posts will lead to prosecution, highlighting a crackdown on criticism of the military and judiciary.

PFUJ in the forefront as unions of Rawalpindi-Islamabad show strength

PFUJ in the forefront as unions of Rawalpindi-Islamabad show strength

 Published 9 years ago:  The PFUJ leads a united front as labor unions in Rawalpindi-Islamabad rally for workers' rights ahead of the national budget announcement.

Hum TV served show-cause notice

Hum TV served show-cause notice

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Hum TV for violating content codes after receiving viewer complaints regarding a recent play aired.

Police beat up Indian journalists protesting assault

Police beat up Indian journalists protesting assault

 Published 9 years ago:  In Kolkata, police clashed with journalists protesting recent assaults, leading to injuries and condemnation from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

BOL in tit for tat response to PBA

BOL in tit for tat response to PBA

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News retaliates against the PBA's call for a judicial probe, highlighting allegations of corruption among competitors in the media industry.

BOL offers airplanes in 'world's biggest Ramzan transmission'

BOL offers airplanes in 'world's biggest Ramzan transmission'

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News introduces the world's largest Ramzan transmission featuring prizes such as airplanes, cars, and gold, hosted by Dr. Aamir Liaquat.

IFJ condemns killing of two media workers in one day

IFJ condemns killing of two media workers in one day

 Published 9 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the killing of two media workers in Pakistan, highlighting the dangers journalists face and calling for justice.

Full-page PBA adverts target BOL

Full-page PBA adverts target BOL

 Published 9 years ago:  The Pakistan Broadcasters Association has launched full-page ads demanding a judicial probe into BOL TV's funding and practices amidst criminal allegations.

Nawaz Sharif urged to respond to UNESCO inquiries on killings of journalists

Nawaz Sharif urged to respond to UNESCO inquiries on killings of journalists

 Published 9 years ago:  Annie Game urges Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to respond to UNESCO inquiries regarding justice for journalists killed in Pakistan from 2006 to 2016.

Aaj TV directed to apologize for airing indecent content in headlines

Aaj TV directed to apologize for airing indecent content in headlines

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has directed Aaj TV to apologize for airing indecent content in its news headlines, violating the Electronic Media Code of Conduct.

Watchdog calls on India to restore access to social media in Occupied Kashmir

Watchdog calls on India to restore access to social media in Occupied Kashmir

 Published 9 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders urges India to restore social media access in Occupied Kashmir amid ongoing restrictions and threats to journalists.

Turkey targets opposition newspaper over suspected coup links

Turkey targets opposition newspaper over suspected coup links

 Published 9 years ago:  Turkish authorities have issued arrest warrants for Sozcu newspaper's owner and employees over alleged ties to the Gulen movement amid media crackdowns.

Bangladeshi embassies told to monitor journalists traveling abroad

Bangladeshi embassies told to monitor journalists traveling abroad

 Published 9 years ago:  The Bangladeshi Foreign Ministry must retract its directive to monitor journalists abroad, a move criticized by the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Court throws out Interior Ministry letter on BOL directors' security clearance

Court throws out Interior Ministry letter on BOL directors' security clearance

 Published 9 years ago:  The Sindh High Court dismissed an Interior Ministry letter denying security clearance to BOL Group directors, highlighting previous ISI approval.

Photojournalists covering fire in India attacked by police driver

Photojournalists covering fire in India attacked by police driver

 Published 9 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the police attack on photojournalists covering a fire in Kolkata, demanding accountability and action against the perpetrators.

EU fines Facebook 110 million euro over WhatsApp deal

EU fines Facebook 110 million euro over WhatsApp deal

 Published 9 years ago:  The EU fines Facebook €110 million for providing misleading information during its acquisition of WhatsApp in 2014, confirming Facebook's prior knowledge of user.

Photojournalist wounded in West Bank

Photojournalist wounded in West Bank

 Published 9 years ago:  A photojournalist was wounded while covering clashes in the West Bank, highlighting the ongoing tensions in the region.

Tariq Fatemi withdraws complaint against News One: PEMRA

Tariq Fatemi withdraws complaint against News One: PEMRA

 Published 9 years ago:  Tariq Fatemi withdraws his complaint against News One, leading PEMRA to revoke its show-cause notice to the channel regarding defamatory remarks.

Thai journalist faces defamation charges for reporting

Thai journalist faces defamation charges for reporting

 Published 9 years ago:  The IFJ condemns defamation charges against Thai journalist Pratch Rujivanarom for his reporting on pollution by Myanmar mining company.

Dawn journalist Khurram Husain terms government reaction to his story 'puzzling'

Dawn journalist Khurram Husain terms government reaction to his story 'puzzling'

 Published 9 years ago:  Khurram Husain critiques the government's puzzling response to his Dawn article on CPEC's long-term agreement and details surrounding it.

AIPS family loses a senior member

AIPS family loses a senior member

 Published 9 years ago:  Enrique Montesinos Delvaty, president of the Cuban Sports Press Union, has passed away at 69 after attending an AIPS Congress in South Korea.