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No hiding place for those who violate media freedom

No hiding place for those who violate media freedom

 Published 9 years ago:  On World Press Freedom Day, journalists unions demand accountability for attacks on media and highlight worsening press freedoms worldwide.

PEMRA notice to Samaa for airing Qandeel Baloch's 'immoral' comments

PEMRA notice to Samaa for airing Qandeel Baloch's 'immoral' comments

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a notice to Samaa Television for airing Qandeel Baloch's immoral comments about the prime minister, violating broadcasting standards.

Hassan Naqvi joins Media Times Group as web editor

Hassan Naqvi joins Media Times Group as web editor

 Published 9 years ago:  Hassan Naqvi has joined Media Times Pakistan as web editor, overseeing online content and social media for its publications and channels.

Worrying new policies can undermine free expression, media safety: PFF

Worrying new policies can undermine free expression, media safety: PFF

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistan faces alarming new policies undermining media safety and free expression, as detailed in the recent Pakistan Press Freedom Report.

Only the 'favorites' allowed to cover PM's visit to Governor House

Only the 'favorites' allowed to cover PM's visit to Governor House

 Published 9 years ago:  Only select reporters were permitted to cover Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's visit to the Governor House, raising concerns about media bias.

Dr. Shahid Masood withdraws complaint against private TV channels

Dr. Shahid Masood withdraws complaint against private TV channels

 Published 9 years ago:  Dr. Shahid Masood has withdrawn his complaint against private TV channels, leading to its disposal by PEMRA's Council of Complaints.

ARY anchor, colleague granted bail

ARY anchor, colleague granted bail

 Published 9 years ago:  ARY anchor Iqrarul Hassan and his colleague were granted bail after their arrest for carrying a gun in the Sindh Assembly during a sting operation.

Sehbai quits The News, says newspaper's policies lop-sided, heavily tilted politically

Sehbai quits The News, says newspaper's policies lop-sided, heavily tilted politically

 Published 9 years ago:  Shaheen Sehbai quits The News after citing political bias and ethical conflicts within the newspaper's policies.

Federal interior minister concerned over arrest of ARY man

Federal interior minister concerned over arrest of ARY man

 Published 9 years ago:  Federal Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar expresses concern over the arrest of ARY journalist Iqrarul Hassan and highlights the need for proper guidance.

Two Turkish journalists jailed for publishing controversial cartoon

Two Turkish journalists jailed for publishing controversial cartoon

 Published 9 years ago:  Two Turkish journalists sentenced to two years for using a controversial cartoon of Prophet Mohammed in their columns, sparking public outcry.

ARY journalist Iqrarul Hassan arrested for exposing poor security at Sindh Assembly

ARY journalist Iqrarul Hassan arrested for exposing poor security at Sindh Assembly

 Published 9 years ago:  Iqrarul Hassan, an ARY journalist, was arrested after exposing security flaws at the Sindh Assembly in a controversial sting operation.

ICIJ denies Nawaz Sharif's name was mistakenly mentioned in its stories

ICIJ denies Nawaz Sharif's name was mistakenly mentioned in its stories

 Published 9 years ago:  ICIJ refutes claims that Nawaz Sharif's name was mistakenly included in its investigative stories, maintaining that its reporting remains accurate.

ICIJ to release information on over 200,000 offshore entities on May 9

ICIJ to release information on over 200,000 offshore entities on May 9

 Published 9 years ago:  ICIJ will release a searchable database of over 200,000 offshore entities on May 9, revealing links to global tax havens and secret ownership.

Cable operators told to stop adverts of hakeems, black magic

Cable operators told to stop adverts of hakeems, black magic

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has instructed cable operators in Lahore to halt indecent advertisements related to hakeems and black magic on television networks.

Journalists face threats of sexual violence, gender discrimination: report

Journalists face threats of sexual violence, gender discrimination: report

 Published 9 years ago:  A new report reveals how sexual violence and gender discrimination hinder journalists in their work, emphasizing urgent protective measures.

PEMRA refers senator's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council

PEMRA refers senator's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has forwarded Senator Rehman Malik's complaint against Channel 24 to its Council of Complaints concerning a parody show deemed derogatory.

PEMRA Council recommends warning to DawnNews

PEMRA Council recommends warning to DawnNews

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Council has recommended a warning to DawnNews for airing unverified allegations against a provincial official.

Iran sentences four journalists to jail time

Iran sentences four journalists to jail time

 Published 9 years ago:  Four Iranian journalists have been sentenced to prison for national security violations amid accusations of collusion with foreign governments.

Sonakshi Sinha to feature in film as Pakistani journalist

Sonakshi Sinha to feature in film as Pakistani journalist

 Published 9 years ago:  Sonakshi Sinha is set to portray a Pakistani journalist in the film adaptation of 'Karachi, You're Killing Me,' directed by Sunhil Sippy.

Sub-committee constituted to probe alleged irregularities in 2013 PFUJ polls

Sub-committee constituted to probe alleged irregularities in 2013 PFUJ polls

 Published 9 years ago:  A sub-committee has been formed to investigate alleged irregularities in the 2013 PFUJ elections, aiming to present findings at the next Biennial Delegates Meeting.

World Copyright Day: Outlaw unfair contractual practices!

World Copyright Day: Outlaw unfair contractual practices!

 Published 9 years ago:  On World Copyright Day, the IFJ and EFJ urge legislators to combat unfair contractual practices impacting journalists' rights and content quality.

Amjad Aziz elected PSWF President unopposed

Amjad Aziz elected PSWF President unopposed

 Published 9 years ago:  Amjad Aziz Malik has been elected unopposed as the President of the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation in Islamabad's recent elections.

Accused in Daniel Pearl murder arrested in Karachi

Accused in Daniel Pearl murder arrested in Karachi

 Published 9 years ago:  Police arrested Abdul Rehman, a suspect in the murder of journalist Daniel Pearl, in Karachi, recovering a firearm and linking him to al-Qaeda.

Finance minister serves legal notices on ARY CEO, two anchors

Finance minister serves legal notices on ARY CEO, two anchors

 Published 9 years ago:  Finance Minister Ishaq Dar serves legal notices to ARY CEO and anchors over defamatory remarks aired in their program regarding a fictitious meeting.

Guide for media on human rights reporting launched

Guide for media on human rights reporting launched

 Published 9 years ago:  Democracy Reporting International launched a media guide on human rights reporting to enhance coverage of human rights issues in Pakistan.

Pakistan's rank improves in 2016 World Press Freedom Index

Pakistan's rank improves in 2016 World Press Freedom Index

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistan has improved its rank in the 2016 World Press Freedom Index, moving from 159 to 147 amid ongoing challenges to press freedom.

AP wins Pulitzer for stories on enslaved fishermen in Asia

AP wins Pulitzer for stories on enslaved fishermen in Asia

 Published 9 years ago:  The Associated Press won the Pulitzer Prize for public service for revealing slave labor practices in Southeast Asia's seafood industry!

International honor for Pakistani journalist Aoun Sahi

International honor for Pakistani journalist Aoun Sahi

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistani journalist Aoun Sahi wins a Pulitzer Award as part of the Los Angeles Times team for exceptional reporting on the San Bernardino attack.