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Express Tribune photographer Huma Choudhary dead

Express Tribune photographer Huma Choudhary dead

 Published 9 years ago:  Huma Choudhary, a talented photojournalist with The Express Tribune, tragically passed away at 30 after illness related to food poisoning.

Axact terms Dawn story 'malicious propaganda'

Axact terms Dawn story 'malicious propaganda'

 Published 9 years ago:  Axact has condemned a Dawn article as 'malicious propaganda', claiming it lacks evidence and is part of a smear campaign against the company.

Plot to have Daniel Pearl's killer freed foiled

Plot to have Daniel Pearl's killer freed foiled

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistan arrested 97 militants and foiled a planned jailbreak for Daniel Pearl's killer, ensuring national security against terrorist threats.

ARY News warned over anti-Malala hate speech

ARY News warned over anti-Malala hate speech

 Published 9 years ago:  ARY News faced condemnation for airing hate speech against Malala Yousafzai, raising concerns over safety and freedom of expression in Pakistan.

Klasra, Mateen return to 92 News

Klasra, Mateen return to 92 News

 Published 9 years ago:  Rauf Klasra and Amir Mateen return to 92 News after leaving ARY News, marking a significant change in the Pakistani journalism landscape.

Journalist Naushaba Burney passes away

Journalist Naushaba Burney passes away

 Published 9 years ago:  Naushaba Burney, renowned journalist and social activist, has passed away at the age of 83 in Karachi due to pneumonia and an asthma attack.

PEMRA to Aaj: Avoid airing content that may fan sectarian disharmony

PEMRA to Aaj: Avoid airing content that may fan sectarian disharmony

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has advised Aaj Television to refrain from airing content that may provoke sectarian disharmony due to a recent sensitive report.

Ex-director at Punjab Varsity's Institute of Communication Studies Dr. Naz dies

Ex-director at Punjab Varsity's Institute of Communication Studies Dr. Naz dies

 Published 9 years ago:  Dr. Ahsan Akhtar Naz, a prominent figure in journalism, passed away at age X due to renal failure, leaving behind a legacy in media education.

Interior Ministry offers news organizations paramilitary troops

Interior Ministry offers news organizations paramilitary troops

 Published 9 years ago:  The Ministry of Interior has proposed deploying paramilitary troops to protect news organizations from potential terrorist attacks.

Punjab Chief Minister administers oath to Lahore Press Club office-bearers

Punjab Chief Minister administers oath to Lahore Press Club office-bearers

 Published 9 years ago:  Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif administered the oath to newly-elected office-bearers of Lahore Press Club, praising their contributions to democracy.

Asia-Pacific the deadliest region for journalists globally

Asia-Pacific the deadliest region for journalists globally

 Published 9 years ago:  The Asia-Pacific has become the deadliest region for journalists, with 571 deaths reported since 1990 according to the IFJ's new report.

Kidnapped journalist found dead in central Mexico

Kidnapped journalist found dead in central Mexico

 Published 9 years ago:  Mexican journalist Anabel Flores, kidnapped in Veracruz, was found dead in Puebla, highlighting ongoing violence against reporters in the country.

PEMRA suspends licenses of Royal and Sohni Dharti TV channels

PEMRA suspends licenses of Royal and Sohni Dharti TV channels

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has suspended the licenses of Royal and Sohni Dharti TV channels for violations, including failure to pay fines and nonoperation.

IFJ and PFUJ condemn attack on City 42

IFJ and PFUJ condemn attack on City 42

 Published 9 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ strongly condemn the armed attack on City 42 News in Lahore, demanding prompt action to ensure media safety.

Hamid Mir shortlisted for Freedom of Expression Award

Hamid Mir shortlisted for Freedom of Expression Award

 Published 9 years ago:  Hamid Mir has been shortlisted for the 2016 Index on Censorship Freedom of Expression Awards for his unwavering commitment to media freedom.

Geo Kahani, ARY News and two others face fines

Geo Kahani, ARY News and two others face fines

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority recommends fines on Geo Kahani, ARY News, TV One, and News One for broadcasting objectionable content.

WWF-Pakistan honors journalists for their work on climate change

WWF-Pakistan honors journalists for their work on climate change

 Published 9 years ago:  WWF-Pakistan awarded three journalists for their impactful climate change stories, highlighting severe environmental issues in the country.

Two Pakistani journalists win media fellowships on migrant labor

Two Pakistani journalists win media fellowships on migrant labor

 Published 9 years ago:  Two Pakistani journalists receive media fellowships to investigate migrant labor issues in South Asia, enhancing their research and reporting skills.

BOL workers warn of staging sit-in outside Parliament House

BOL workers warn of staging sit-in outside Parliament House

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News workers threaten a sit-in outside Parliament if their channel remains blocked and unpaid salaries are not addressed.

Director hopes Oscar-nominated film will help end Pakistan honor killings

Director hopes Oscar-nominated film will help end Pakistan honor killings

 Published 9 years ago:  An Oscar-nominated film aims to end honor killings in Pakistan, urging tougher laws against a crime claiming hundreds of lives annually.

Journalist unions condemn attack on City 42, renew demand for security

Journalist unions condemn attack on City 42, renew demand for security

 Published 9 years ago:  Journalist unions protest the attack on City 42, urging government action for media security in Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.

Malaysia's new Twitter police target critics of PM Najib

Malaysia's new Twitter police target critics of PM Najib

 Published 9 years ago:  Malaysia's police launch a Twitter campaign targeting critics of Prime Minister Najib Razak amid rising dissent over political scandals.

Shots fired at City 42 office

Shots fired at City 42 office

 Published 9 years ago:  Gunmen on a motorbike opened fire at the City 42 office in Lahore, prompting police investigations and nationwide journalist protests.

Late legendary writer Intizar Hussain missed at Karachi Literature Festival

Late legendary writer Intizar Hussain missed at Karachi Literature Festival

 Published 9 years ago:  The Karachi Literature Festival concluded with heartfelt tributes to late writer Intizar Hussain, celebrating his impact on Urdu literature.

RSF, UNESCO launch new safety guide for journalists in high-risk environments

RSF, UNESCO launch new safety guide for journalists in high-risk environments

 Published 9 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders and UNESCO launch a new Safety Guide for Journalists to protect media professionals in high-risk environments.

Media leaders urge tougher protection for journalists

Media leaders urge tougher protection for journalists

 Published 9 years ago:  World media leaders in Paris call for stronger protections for journalists against growing violence and impunity in conflict zones and beyond.

BOL workers to resume protests

BOL workers to resume protests

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL Workers Action Committee plans protests in Karachi, Islamabad, and Lahore next week demanding unpaid salaries since 2015.

Axact-BOL boss shifted to Jinnah Hospital

Axact-BOL boss shifted to Jinnah Hospital

 Published 9 years ago:  Axact CEO Shoaib Ahmad Shaikh has been moved to Jinnah Hospital from Karachi Central Jail amid health concerns following his arrest last year.