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Somalia's breakaway Somaliland sentences journalist to two years in jail

Somalia's breakaway Somaliland sentences journalist to two years in jail

 Published 9 years ago:  A Somaliland court sentences journalist Abdimalik Muse Oldon to two years in jail for endangering peace and security amid press freedom concerns.

BOL turns attention to print

BOL turns attention to print

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL Media Network launches a new newspaper in various regional languages, aiming for accessible education across Pakistan.

PTV chairman appoints himself as managing director also

PTV chairman appoints himself as managing director also

 Published 9 years ago:  Attaul Haq Qasmi has appointed himself managing director of PTV, a move that surprised members of the Senate Standing Committee.

Hamid Mir donates his award money to families of martyred journalists

Hamid Mir donates his award money to families of martyred journalists

 Published 9 years ago:  Hamid Mir donates his 'Most Resilient Journalist' award money to families of martyred journalists, emphasizing media protection in Pakistan.

EBay founder pledges $100m to counter fake news

EBay founder pledges $100m to counter fake news

 Published 9 years ago:  EBay founder Pierre Omidyar pledges $100 million to combat fake news through supportive investigative journalism and independent media initiatives.

Show-cause notice to Jalwa for airing vulgar song

Show-cause notice to Jalwa for airing vulgar song

 Published 9 years ago:  Jalwa TV faces a show-cause notice from PEMRA for airing a vulgar song after receiving numerous viewer complaints about its content.

Remembering Masoom Usmani - A great journalist and a fine human being

Remembering Masoom Usmani - A great journalist and a fine human being

 Published 9 years ago:  Masoom Usmani, a legendary journalist, was known for his kindness and mentorship towards budding journalists at PTV, leaving a lasting legacy.

Ansar Abbasi wants licenses of TV channels showing 'nudity' canceled

Ansar Abbasi wants licenses of TV channels showing 'nudity' canceled

 Published 9 years ago:  Ansar Abbasi calls for the cancellation of licenses of TV channels airing nudity, urging strict regulation to protect future generations.

Former Express Tribune reporter Zeeshan Niazi dies

Former Express Tribune reporter Zeeshan Niazi dies

 Published 9 years ago:  Zeeshan Niazi, a former Express Tribune reporter, passed away from a pollen allergy in Islamabad, leaving behind a legacy in journalism.

Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani passes away

Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani passes away

 Published 9 years ago:  Veteran journalist Masoom Usmani, renowned for his work at major Pakistani channels, passed away in Karachi at the age of 68 due to a heart attack.

Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication

Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan resume publication

 Published 9 years ago:  Newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan have resumed publication after resolving a two-week advertising payment dispute with regional authorities.

Mexican newspaper closes citing insecurity for journalists

Mexican newspaper closes citing insecurity for journalists

 Published 9 years ago:  A Mexican newspaper in Juarez has shut down due to escalating violence and insecurity facing journalists in the country.

92 News airs two-year-old clip as breaking news, gets PEMRA notice

92 News airs two-year-old clip as breaking news, gets PEMRA notice

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Channel 92 News for airing a two-year-old video as breaking news about indecent activities in schools.

Columnist Wusatullah Khan takes a swipe at electronic media

Columnist Wusatullah Khan takes a swipe at electronic media

 Published 9 years ago:  Wusatullah Khan criticizes electronic media for neglecting significant news from remote areas like Parachinar, focusing instead on urban issues.

At least 25 journalists released pending trial in Turkey

At least 25 journalists released pending trial in Turkey

 Published 9 years ago:  At least 25 journalists, jailed after the 2016 coup attempt in Turkey, have been released pending trial amid ongoing charges and restrictions.

Raza Al Rehman elected President of Quetta Press Club

Raza Al Rehman elected President of Quetta Press Club

 Published 9 years ago:  Raza Al Rehman has been elected as the new President of Quetta Press Club following a decisive victory for the Journalist Panel.

Hum TV fined Rs1 million for airing indecent content

Hum TV fined Rs1 million for airing indecent content

 Published 9 years ago:  Hum TV has been fined Rs1 million by PEMRA for airing objectionable content in the drama serial 'Kitni Girhein Baqi Hein'.

BOL Media Group's new channel Pak News goes on air

BOL Media Group's new channel Pak News goes on air

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL Media Group has launched a new news channel, Pak News, focusing on current affairs alongside its existing channels.

PEMRA slaps five-day ban on Geo morning show, channel fined Rs1 million

PEMRA slaps five-day ban on Geo morning show, channel fined Rs1 million

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has imposed a five-day ban on Geo News' morning show following the airing of indecent content, along with a fine of Rs1 million.

Pakistan says Facebook vows to tackle concerns over blasphemous content

Pakistan says Facebook vows to tackle concerns over blasphemous content

 Published 9 years ago:  Facebook has pledged to address the concerns of Pakistan regarding blasphemous content, with a delegation set to meet government officials this week.

Newspapers forced to close down in Gilgit-Baltistan

Newspapers forced to close down in Gilgit-Baltistan

 Published 9 years ago:  The shutdown of local newspapers in Gilgit-Baltistan raises significant concerns about press freedom and the safety of journalists in the region.

KUJ writes to ARY CEO, calls for immediate payment of salaries

KUJ writes to ARY CEO, calls for immediate payment of salaries

 Published 9 years ago:  KUJ has urged ARY News CEO Salman Iqbal to address the delayed salaries to restore staff trust and morale.

PUJ to hold protest against layoffs at 7 News

PUJ to hold protest against layoffs at 7 News

 Published 9 years ago:  Punjab Union of Journalists plans protest against unjust layoffs at 7 News Television, demanding accountability and action from management.

KUJ-D warns Aaj News of protest if staff salaries not disbursed

KUJ-D warns Aaj News of protest if staff salaries not disbursed

 Published 9 years ago:  KUJ-D has warned Aaj News of potential protests if staff salaries continue to be delayed, highlighting significant concerns for journalists.

PEMRA advisory to Neo TV

PEMRA advisory to Neo TV

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has directed Neo TV to cease commentary on cases pending before the Supreme Judicial Council, citing violations of previous orders.

Nepal reintroduces restrictive online media directives

Nepal reintroduces restrictive online media directives

 Published 9 years ago:  The Nepal Government's revised Online Media Directives threaten press freedom and expression, raising concerns from national and international journalism bodies.

Aamir Liaquat told to apologize to individuals against whom he made hate comments, BOL fined Rs1m

Aamir Liaquat told to apologize to individuals against whom he made hate comments, BOL fined Rs1m

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA ordered Aamir Liaquat to apologize for hate comments and imposed a Rs1 million fine on BOL News, ensuring compliance before April 1.

Ansar Abbasi wonders when PEMRA will make female anchors wear dupattas

Ansar Abbasi wonders when PEMRA will make female anchors wear dupattas

 Published 9 years ago:  Ansar Abbasi questions when PEMRA will enforce the rule for female anchors on private TV channels to wear a dupatta following a Lahore High Court directive.