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Hamid Mir - Just another journalist

Hamid Mir - Just another journalist

 Published 9 years ago:  Hamid Mir's commentary criticizes the National Press Club elections and highlights the disheartening behavior of some individuals during the event.

Pakistan government fails to ensure rule of law: Human Rights Watch

Pakistan government fails to ensure rule of law: Human Rights Watch

 Published 9 years ago:  Human Rights Watch criticizes Pakistan for failing to protect vulnerable groups and ensuring rule of law amid rising human rights violations.

Javed Iqbal joins 7 News as Director Programs

Javed Iqbal joins 7 News as Director Programs

 Published 9 years ago:  Javed Iqbal has joined 7 News as Director Programs, bringing his extensive experience from Geo and other networks.

Senate takes notice of fifth missing social media rights activist

Senate takes notice of fifth missing social media rights activist

 Published 9 years ago:  Senate Chairman Raza Rabbani addresses the mysterious disappearance of rights activist Samar Abbas in Islamabad, urging a briefing on the issue.

Journalist gunned down in Kalat

Journalist gunned down in Kalat

 Published 9 years ago:  A local journalist, Muhammad Jan Sumalani, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Kalat, Balochistan, provoking police investigations.

BJP rejects Pakistan media allegations on Om Puri's death as 'outrageous'

BJP rejects Pakistan media allegations on Om Puri's death as 'outrageous'

 Published 9 years ago:  The BJP has dismissed allegations from Pakistani media about Om Puri's death as outrageous and lacking credible evidence.

Facebook launches project to improve ties with news media

Facebook launches project to improve ties with news media

 Published 9 years ago:  Facebook launches its Journalism Project to strengthen ties with news organizations and improve storytelling formats while combating fake news.

Fifth social media activist reported missing

Fifth social media activist reported missing

 Published 9 years ago:  A fifth Pakistani social media activist has gone missing, raising concerns over activists' safety amid reported crackdowns on free speech.

UN Special Rapporteur urges Pakistan to locate and return home missing social media activists

UN Special Rapporteur urges Pakistan to locate and return home missing social media activists

 Published 9 years ago:  UN Special Rapporteur calls on Pakistan to prioritize the search for four missing social media activists to protect their rights and safety.

Trump news conference sets worldwide social media afire

Trump news conference sets worldwide social media afire

 Published 9 years ago:  Trump's first news conference since the election sparked global social media reactions with his sharp criticism of the press and remarks on Russia.

Effective controls in place at PTV to block speculative information: minister

Effective controls in place at PTV to block speculative information: minister

 Published 9 years ago:  The Senate has announced effective mechanisms at PTV to prevent the spread of unverified and speculative information, ensuring responsible media practices.

Fears of online crackdown after bloggers vanish

Fears of online crackdown after bloggers vanish

 Published 9 years ago:  Activists warn of a crackdown on social media in Pakistan after four bloggers disappear, raising alarm over freedom of expression and government involvement.

Anchor Adil Abbasi returns to ARY

Anchor Adil Abbasi returns to ARY

 Published 9 years ago:  Anchor Adil Abbasi returns to ARY News for a new talk show after nearly four years away, taking the 10:00pm slot in the programming lineup.

Veteran British war correspondent Clare Hollingworth dies

Veteran British war correspondent Clare Hollingworth dies

 Published 9 years ago:  Veteran British war correspondent Clare Hollingworth, known for breaking the news of World War II, has passed away at the age of 105 in Hong Kong.

Human Rights Watch calls for immediate probe into abductions of bloggers

Human Rights Watch calls for immediate probe into abductions of bloggers

 Published 9 years ago:  Human Rights Watch urges the Pakistani government to investigate the abductions of four human rights bloggers and activists immediately.

Royal News Bureau Chief Ghulam Murtaza quits, moves to 92 News Group

Royal News Bureau Chief Ghulam Murtaza quits, moves to 92 News Group

 Published 9 years ago:  Ghulam Murtaza, former bureau chief at Royal News, joins 92 News Group as senior correspondent focusing on economy and telecom sectors.

Speaker of Chechen parliament threatens journalist

Speaker of Chechen parliament threatens journalist

 Published 9 years ago:  Russian authorities must ensure the safety of journalist Grigory Shvedov following threats from Chechen parliament speaker Magomed Daudov.

PEMRA launches interactive learning program on code of conduct

PEMRA launches interactive learning program on code of conduct

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has launched an interactive learning program to raise awareness about the electronic media code of conduct through workshops and discussions.

Four rights activists go missing in one week

Four rights activists go missing in one week

 Published 9 years ago:  Four human rights activists with leftist views have gone missing in Pakistan, raising significant concerns about freedom of expression and safety.

Award-winning cartoonist Shujaat Ali to work with JournalismPakistan

Award-winning cartoonist Shujaat Ali to work with JournalismPakistan

 Published 9 years ago:  Award-winning cartoonist Shujaat Ali returns to Pakistan to contribute to JournalismPakistan.com with his comic series 'LOL with Shujaat'.

Editor Coordination of The News Rauf Sheikh passes away

Editor Coordination of The News Rauf Sheikh passes away

 Published 9 years ago:  Rauf Sheikh, the Editor Coordination of The News, passed away at 59 in Lahore due to respiratory issues, leaving a significant legacy in journalism.

Amir Mateen questions Najam Sethi on Twitter

Amir Mateen questions Najam Sethi on Twitter

 Published 9 years ago:  Amir Mateen challenges Najam Sethi's recent comments on media accountability, referencing past allegations against Nawaz Sharif.

Journalist Panel does it again, wins National Press Club elections

Journalist Panel does it again, wins National Press Club elections

 Published 9 years ago:  The Journalist Panel won the National Press Club elections, re-electing Shakeel Anjum as President and Imran Yaqoob Dhillon as Secretary General.

Samaa journalist in Sukkur abducted and tortured

Samaa journalist in Sukkur abducted and tortured

 Published 9 years ago:  Samaa TV journalist Imdad Phulpoto was abducted and tortured by police in Sukkur, raising concerns over press freedom and safety in Pakistan.

Journalist killing spree continues in India

Journalist killing spree continues in India

 Published 9 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the killing of journalist Brajkishore Kumar Brajesh in Bihar, calling for justice and immediate investigation into the attack.

Two radio journalists sentenced in Ethiopia on terror charges

Two radio journalists sentenced in Ethiopia on terror charges

 Published 9 years ago:  Two Ethiopian journalists from Radio Bilal received prison sentences on terror charges, highlighting ongoing threats to press freedom in Ethiopia.

Committees formed to probe Axact case, and one other

Committees formed to probe Axact case, and one other

 Published 9 years ago:  Interior Minister Chaudhary Nisar forms committees to investigate Axact and Khanani and Kalia cases involving fake degrees and illegal money transfer.

The Democrats win Karachi Press Club elections

The Democrats win Karachi Press Club elections

 Published 9 years ago:  The Democrats achieved a decisive victory in the Karachi Press Club elections, securing all key positions with significant vote margins.