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Anonymous SMS threatens hundreds of journalists in Iran

Anonymous SMS threatens hundreds of journalists in Iran

 Published 9 years ago:  Hundreds of journalists in Iran received threatening SMS messages warning against contact with foreign organizations, raising security concerns.

Alleged religious discrimination against Hindu reporter at APP

Alleged religious discrimination against Hindu reporter at APP

 Published 9 years ago:  A Hindu reporter at APP alleges religious discrimination, claiming he was pressured to retract his complaints about separate utensils for eating.

Veteran photojournalist Moin Khan Bangash passes away

Veteran photojournalist Moin Khan Bangash passes away

 Published 9 years ago:  Veteran photojournalist Moin Khan Bangash, a pioneer in Pakistan's media, has passed away in Islamabad, leaving behind a lasting legacy.

 Turkey releases journalist, press freedom advocate

Turkey releases journalist, press freedom advocate

 Published 9 years ago:  Erol Öndero?lu and ?ebnem Korur Fincanc? were released in Turkey as the CPJ demands dropped charges against them and other journalists!

Royal News faces Rs1 million PEMRA fine

Royal News faces Rs1 million PEMRA fine

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA proposes a fine of Rs1 million on Royal News for airing baseless content against the NAB during its 63rd Council meeting in Lahore.

PEMRA files appeal in Supreme Court after SHC grants stay to Inaam Ghar

PEMRA files appeal in Supreme Court after SHC grants stay to Inaam Ghar

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA appeals to the Supreme Court after the Sindh High Court issues a stay for the banned program Inaam Ghar hosted by Dr. Aamir Liaquat Hussain.

15 sacked PTV employees getting hefty salaries, NA committee informed

15 sacked PTV employees getting hefty salaries, NA committee informed

 Published 9 years ago:  The NA committee revealed that 15 sacked PTV employees received hefty salaries while investigations into illegal appointments are underway.

PEMRA Council recommends fine on Samaa

PEMRA Council recommends fine on Samaa

 Published 9 years ago:  The PEMRA Council has recommended a fine of Rs100,000 on Samaa Television for airing false news regarding the death of a police officer.

Iran: new attacks by authorities on journalism

Iran: new attacks by authorities on journalism

 Published 9 years ago:  Iranian authorities intensify attacks on journalism, threatening legal action against a newspaper and imprisoning journalists amid calls for media freedom.

PEMRA forwards Maryam Nawaz's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council

PEMRA forwards Maryam Nawaz's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA sends Maryam Nawaz's complaint against Channel 24's Mubashar Lucman to its Council of Complaints following alleged baseless claims.

City Editor Aamir Qureshi ends over 20-year stint at The News

City Editor Aamir Qureshi ends over 20-year stint at The News

 Published 9 years ago:  Aamir Qureshi bids farewell to The News after over two decades of dedicated service, leaving a lasting legacy in journalism.

Algeria blocks Facebook, Twitter to stop exam cheats: state media

Algeria blocks Facebook, Twitter to stop exam cheats: state media

 Published 9 years ago:  Algerian authorities block Facebook and Twitter to prevent cheating during high school exams, affecting thousands of students trying to retake baccalaureate tests.

PEMRA Council directs Channel 24 to air apology following senator's complaint

PEMRA Council directs Channel 24 to air apology following senator's complaint

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has ordered Channel 24 to air an apology during prime time after a complaint from Senator Rehman Malik regarding a derogatory broadcast.

Panama Papers investigation wins top honor at Data Journalism Awards

Panama Papers investigation wins top honor at Data Journalism Awards

 Published 9 years ago:  The Panama Papers investigation receives the Investigation of the Year award at the Data Journalism Awards in Vienna, celebrating journalistic collaboration!

Syrian journalists critically injured in bomb attack on home

Syrian journalists critically injured in bomb attack on home

 Published 9 years ago:  Syrian journalists Hadi Abdullah and Khaled Eissa were critically injured in a bomb attack in Aleppo, highlighting the dangers faced by reporters in the region.

Reham denies she was fired by Neo

Reham denies she was fired by Neo

 Published 9 years ago:  Reham Khan denies being fired from Neo TV, attributing the show's cancellation to financial issues and lack of communication from the management.

PEMRA bans Ramzan program hosts of Aaj and TVOne

PEMRA bans Ramzan program hosts of Aaj and TVOne

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has banned two hosts from Ramzan programs due to viewer complaints about provocative content, awaiting a final decision from its Council of Complaints.

Yousaf Baig Mirza joins Channel 24

Yousaf Baig Mirza joins Channel 24

 Published 9 years ago:  Yousaf Baig Mirza, former head of Pakistan Television, has joined Channel 24, likely as a consultant under CEO Arif Nizami.

PEMRA's show cause notice to Geo for lapses in Dr. Aamir's program

PEMRA's show cause notice to Geo for lapses in Dr. Aamir's program

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show cause notice to Geo for lapses in Dr. Aamir Liaquat's program regarding abusive language and inappropriate content.

Police register case against senator for assaulting rights activist on TV

Police register case against senator for assaulting rights activist on TV

 Published 9 years ago:  Islamabad Police have filed a case against Senator Hafiz Hamdullah for assaulting rights activist Marvi Sirmed during a television talk show.

Sindh Assembly bans live coverage of proceedings

Sindh Assembly bans live coverage of proceedings

 Published 9 years ago:  The Sindh Assembly has prohibited live coverage of its proceedings due to security threats following alarming incidents.

ARY CEO, two anchors summoned for hearing in lawsuit filed by minister

ARY CEO, two anchors summoned for hearing in lawsuit filed by minister

 Published 9 years ago:  ARY CEO Salman Iqbal and two anchors face a court hearing in a defamation lawsuit filed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar over slanderous content.

PFUJ Unification Committee approves 2013 polls probe report

PFUJ Unification Committee approves 2013 polls probe report

 Published 9 years ago:  PFUJ Unification Committee has approved a report on irregularities during the 2013 elections, highlighting significant findings and recommendations.

PEMRA issues show cause notice to Dunya

PEMRA issues show cause notice to Dunya

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issues a show cause notice to Dunya TV after a guest's abusive remarks during a live program, emphasizing the need for civil discourse in media.

Assaulted on talk show, Sirmed presses for registration of FIR against JUIF senator

Assaulted on talk show, Sirmed presses for registration of FIR against JUIF senator

 Published 9 years ago:  Marvi Sirmed seeks FIR registration against JUIF senator Hamdullah after being assaulted during a talk show on NewsOne TV.

PEMRA seeks explanation from NewsOne for airing abusive exchange

PEMRA seeks explanation from NewsOne for airing abusive exchange

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has demanded an explanation from NewsOne for airing an abusive exchange during a live program where a guest was attacked.

Philippe Leruth elected new IFJ President

Philippe Leruth elected new IFJ President

 Published 9 years ago:  Philippe Leruth has been elected as the new president of the International Federation of Journalists at the 29th World Congress in Angers.

Sniffer dogs at Euro 2016 press center just hours before kickoff

Sniffer dogs at Euro 2016 press center just hours before kickoff

 Published 9 years ago:  Security teams with sniffer dogs conducted routine checks at the Stade de France just hours before Euro 2016 kicks off amid heightened security concerns.