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PEMRA seeks FIA's help to trace those behind social media smear campaign

PEMRA seeks FIA's help to trace those behind social media smear campaign

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA seeks assistance from FIA and PTA to identify individuals behind a social media smear campaign against its Direct to Home services.

Pakistani jailed in Italy for issuing terror threats via social media

Pakistani jailed in Italy for issuing terror threats via social media

 Published 9 years ago:  A Pakistani man was sentenced in Italy for issuing terror threats on social media, highlighting increasing concerns about online radicalization.

BOL staff, supporters and others to mark May 27 as Youm-e-Zulm

BOL staff, supporters and others to mark May 27 as Youm-e-Zulm

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL staff and supporters commemorate May 27 as Youm-e-Zulm, protesting the illegal closure of the media group and the unjust arrests of its employees.

KPK Assembly passes resolution against illegal closure of BOL

KPK Assembly passes resolution against illegal closure of BOL

 Published 9 years ago:  KPK Assembly unanimously passes resolution for the restoration of BOL Media Group's licenses and assets amid claims of illegal closure.

PEMRA okays suspending Neo transmission if it fails to pay fine, apologize

PEMRA okays suspending Neo transmission if it fails to pay fine, apologize

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has decided to suspend Neo Television's transmission if it fails to apologize and pay a fine by May 26 after airing controversial remarks.

PEMRA bans reenactment of crime scenes

PEMRA bans reenactment of crime scenes

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has announced a ban on the reenactment of crime scenes on television channels starting Ramzan, along with strict regulations on victim identity disclosure.

Committee reviews PFUJ unification process, prepares for polls

Committee reviews PFUJ unification process, prepares for polls

 Published 9 years ago:  The PFUJ Unification Committee reviews progress toward elections set for July 26-27, emphasizing unity amid divisive tactics from dissenters.

Roze TV errs, gets PEMRA notice

Roze TV errs, gets PEMRA notice

 Published 9 years ago:  Roze TV received a PEMRA notice for airing indecent language during the program 'Kabar Roze Ke', requiring a response by June 2.

What happened to Zeenat Shahzadi?

What happened to Zeenat Shahzadi?

 Published 9 years ago:  The IFJ has expressed serious concerns over the disappearance of journalist Zeenat Shahzadi, missing since August 2015, demanding action from authorities.

Victimization and injustice as BOL remains blocked one year later

Victimization and injustice as BOL remains blocked one year later

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News marks a year of blockage and injustice as thousands remain jobless while fighting for their rights against government actions.

Asma Shirazi quits 92 News, likely to join Aaj Television

Asma Shirazi quits 92 News, likely to join Aaj Television

 Published 9 years ago:  Asma Shirazi is leaving 92 News to join Aaj Television, enhancing her influential role in Pakistani journalism.

Donor support for independent media urged

Donor support for independent media urged

 Published 9 years ago:  A BBC Media Action paper calls for increased donor support for independent media to combat corruption and enhance accountability in society.

Female journalists call for safer work environment

Female journalists call for safer work environment

 Published 9 years ago:  Female journalists in Pakistan demand safer work environments to combat pervasive threats, harassment, and intimidation in media organizations.

Two Indian journalists shot dead in 24 hours

Two Indian journalists shot dead in 24 hours

 Published 9 years ago:  Two journalists were shot dead in separate incidents in eastern India, highlighting the ongoing violence against media professionals in the country.

VOA journalists beaten in Pakistan and Iraq

VOA journalists beaten in Pakistan and Iraq

 Published 9 years ago:  VOA journalists faced violence and harassment in Pakistan and Iraq while covering their assignments, drawing condemnation from the international community.

Journo whose RTI query accused ministry of religious discrimination arrested

Journo whose RTI query accused ministry of religious discrimination arrested

 Published 9 years ago:  Delhi Police arrest journalist Pushp Sharma for allegedly fabricating an RTI reply about discrimination against Muslims in yoga trainer recruitment.

PFUJ Unification Committee sets July 24 as tentative date for polls

PFUJ Unification Committee sets July 24 as tentative date for polls

 Published 9 years ago:  The PFUJ Unification Committee has announced tentative dates for the next BDM and elections, aiming for unity among journalists in Pakistan.

Journalist who reported on corruption shot dead in India

Journalist who reported on corruption shot dead in India

 Published 9 years ago:  A journalist known for reporting on corruption was shot dead in Jharkhand, India, prompting calls for justice from media organizations.

Court fines journalist Umar Cheema in defamation suit

Court fines journalist Umar Cheema in defamation suit

 Published 9 years ago:  Journalist Umar Cheema has been fined Rs1 million in a defamation suit filed by former FIA Director Dr. Fashiuddin in Peshawar court.

Journalist gunned down in Lodhran

Journalist gunned down in Lodhran

 Published 9 years ago:  A journalist was shot dead in Lodhran, Punjab, after supporting a couple who married for love, highlighting ongoing violence against media professionals.

CPJ launches SecureDrop anonymous submission system

CPJ launches SecureDrop anonymous submission system

 Published 9 years ago:  The CPJ has launched SecureDrop, an anonymous submission system for journalists to report press freedom violations safely and securely.

Nasir Zaidi and his group: They stood up to a dictator

Nasir Zaidi and his group: They stood up to a dictator

 Published 9 years ago:  Nasir Zaidi and fellow journalists faced severe repression during Zia-ul-Haq's regime, symbolizing the struggle for media freedom in Pakistan.

Anchor's remarks land Channel 24 in seeming trouble

Anchor's remarks land Channel 24 in seeming trouble

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show cause notice to Channel 24 after anchor Mubasher Luqman's comments regarding the Chief Justice's son sparked controversy.

Dawn and Express Media Groups among 63 finalists for Data Journalism Awards

Dawn and Express Media Groups among 63 finalists for Data Journalism Awards

 Published 9 years ago:  Dawn and Express Tribune are among 63 finalists for the Global Editors Network's Data Journalism Awards, showcasing impactful projects in journalism.

PEMRA slaps Rs100,000 fine on Neo TV

PEMRA slaps Rs100,000 fine on Neo TV

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA fines Neo Television Rs100,000 for broadcasting objectionable remarks by Qandeel Baloch, threatening license suspension if not complied.

Panama Papers firm threatens to sue ICIJ unless it stops publishing data

Panama Papers firm threatens to sue ICIJ unless it stops publishing data

 Published 9 years ago:  Mossack Fonseca threatens legal action against the ICIJ for publishing data from leaked Panama Papers, claiming data was hacked and contains errors.

Report claiming bias in Facebook 'trending' topics sparks social media outcry

Report claiming bias in Facebook 'trending' topics sparks social media outcry

 Published 9 years ago:  A report reveals Facebook has allegedly suppressed conservative stories from its trending topics, leading to widespread social media backlash.

Indian journalist dies in suspicious circumstances

Indian journalist dies in suspicious circumstances

 Published 9 years ago:  The death of journalist Pooja Tiwari in Faridabad raises concerns over safety and the need for a transparent investigation into her suspicious circumstances.