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Chinese diplomat and Rauf Klasra in bitter tweeting match over CPEC

Chinese diplomat and Rauf Klasra in bitter tweeting match over CPEC

 Published 9 years ago:  A heated Twitter exchange unfolded between Chinese diplomat Muhammad Lijian Zhao and analyst Rauf Klasra regarding job localizations in CPEC projects.

Study finds female journalists face state and social surveillance

Study finds female journalists face state and social surveillance

 Published 9 years ago:  A study reveals that female journalists in Pakistan endure extensive state and social surveillance, impacting their safety and mental health.

Turkey detains prominent journalist over tweets

Turkey detains prominent journalist over tweets

 Published 9 years ago:  Turkish authorities have detained journalist Ahmet Sik for tweets and articles criticizing the government, raising concerns over press freedom.

Year of PEMRA bans and fines, fake news, partisan coverage and one big Dawn story

Year of PEMRA bans and fines, fake news, partisan coverage and one big Dawn story

 Published 9 years ago:  In 2016, Pakistan's media faced bans, fines, and the rise of fake news amid critical incidents impacting journalism and civil-military relations.

93 media professionals killed in 2016: IFJ

93 media professionals killed in 2016: IFJ

 Published 9 years ago:  In 2016, 93 journalists lost their lives in work-related incidents, highlighting the critical dangers facing media professionals globally.

Geo News anchor Hamid Mir plans to open a media university

Geo News anchor Hamid Mir plans to open a media university

 Published 9 years ago:  Hamid Mir of Geo News announced plans to establish a media university in Balochistan to enhance journalism education.

Interior Minister orders probe into social media campaign against Chief Justice

Interior Minister orders probe into social media campaign against Chief Justice

 Published 9 years ago:  Interior Minister orders FIA to investigate a social media campaign targeting Chief Justice Saqib Nisar following maliciously shared images.

Journalists demand early federal and provincial laws on their safety

Journalists demand early federal and provincial laws on their safety

 Published 9 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan urge for urgent federal and provincial laws to guarantee their safety and combat impunity against media workers.

Gunmen kidnap Iraqi female journalist

Gunmen kidnap Iraqi female journalist

 Published 9 years ago:  Gunmen kidnapped Iraqi journalist Afrah Shawqi Hammudi in Baghdad, posing as security forces, raising concerns for press freedom in Iraq.

Lahore High Court grants stay to Channel 24 against PEMRA decision

Lahore High Court grants stay to Channel 24 against PEMRA decision

 Published 9 years ago:  The Lahore High Court has halted PEMRA's ban on Channel 24 following its airing of a controversial audio clip related to Flight PK 661.

Duped by fake news, defence minister Khawaja Asif makes nuke threat to Israel

Duped by fake news, defence minister Khawaja Asif makes nuke threat to Israel

 Published 9 years ago:  Pakistan's defence minister Khawaja Asif issued a nuclear threat to Israel after being misled by a fake news report, leading to international clarification.

Geo news gathering van attacked in Islamabad, crew beaten up

Geo news gathering van attacked in Islamabad, crew beaten up

 Published 9 years ago:  Geo Television's news gathering van was attacked in Islamabad, leaving two crew members injured and the vehicle damaged by armed guards.

Former Executive Editor of The Muslim Ghani Jafar laid to rest

Former Executive Editor of The Muslim Ghani Jafar laid to rest

 Published 9 years ago:  Ghani Jafar, former Executive Editor of The Muslim, passed away in Islamabad at the age of 64 and leaves behind three daughters.

Shahbaz Mian re-elected president as Progressive Panel sweeps Lahore Press Club polls

Shahbaz Mian re-elected president as Progressive Panel sweeps Lahore Press Club polls

 Published 9 years ago:  Muhammad Shahbaz Mian has been re-elected as president of Lahore Press Club, leading the Progressive Panel to a decisive victory in the elections.

Dawn for 'sensible new libel law' in Pakistan

Dawn for 'sensible new libel law' in Pakistan

 Published 9 years ago:  Dawn advocates for a new libel law in Pakistan to protect against media malice and ensure justice for defamation cases.

Turkish authorities investigating 10,000 social media users - ministry

Turkish authorities investigating 10,000 social media users - ministry

 Published 9 years ago:  Turkish authorities are investigating 10,000 social media users for suspected terrorism support, amid a crackdown that concerns rights groups.

BOL puts troubles behind, switches to regular transmission

BOL puts troubles behind, switches to regular transmission

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News resumes regular transmission after overcoming legal challenges and controversies, celebrating its launch on Quaid-i-Azam's birth anniversary.

Egypt arrests Al-Jazeera journalist for 'false-news'

Egypt arrests Al-Jazeera journalist for 'false-news'

 Published 9 years ago:  Egypt arrests Al-Jazeera journalist Mahmoud Hussein, accused of false news and connections to the Muslim Brotherhood amid ongoing crackdowns.

Senior journalist and columnist Anwar Kidwai passes away

Senior journalist and columnist Anwar Kidwai passes away

 Published 9 years ago:  Senior journalist Anwar Kidwai passed away in Lahore at the age of 70 due to cardiac arrest, leaving behind a legacy in journalism and literature.

Terence elected President Press Association of Supreme Court

Terence elected President Press Association of Supreme Court

 Published 9 years ago:  Terence J. Sigamony has been elected as the President of the Press Association of Supreme Court, enhancing representation of court reporters.

Geo-Jang Group set to start campaign after court victory over ARY

Geo-Jang Group set to start campaign after court victory over ARY

 Published 9 years ago:  Geo-Jang Group is set to launch a campaign after winning a UK court case against ARY, highlighting defamatory attacks by the rival network.

Bitter pill to swallow: ARY broadcasts UK court verdict against it

Bitter pill to swallow: ARY broadcasts UK court verdict against it

 Published 9 years ago:  ARY News had to broadcast a UK court verdict declaring its programs defamatory, resulting in significant damages awarded to Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman.

PEMRA penalizes Channel 24, no transmission from 5pm-12am for seven days

PEMRA penalizes Channel 24, no transmission from 5pm-12am for seven days

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA suspends Channel 24's license from 5 PM to midnight for seven days following a fake audio clip incident related to PK661.

BOL in seeming trouble over security clearance, PEMRA serves notice

BOL in seeming trouble over security clearance, PEMRA serves notice

 Published 9 years ago:  BOL News faces uncertainty after PEMRA serves a notice over lack of security clearance for its directors, jeopardizing its upcoming launch.

Almeida draws criticism after terming Imran 'dictator-in-chief'

Almeida draws criticism after terming Imran 'dictator-in-chief'

 Published 9 years ago:  Cyril Almeida faces backlash for labeling Imran Khan as dictator-in-chief, igniting debates over media bias and political criticism in Pakistan.

National Press Club elections on January 5

National Press Club elections on January 5

 Published 9 years ago:  Elections for the National Press Club in Islamabad will take place on January 5, 2017, with important deadlines for candidates set prior to polling.

Geo and BOL trade accusations after Axact official charged in US

Geo and BOL trade accusations after Axact official charged in US

 Published 9 years ago:  Geo and BOL clash over allegations following the charging of an Axact official in a US fake degree scam, raising questions on accountability.

US federal court charges Axact executive in $140m fake degree scam

US federal court charges Axact executive in $140m fake degree scam

 Published 9 years ago:  Axact's executive Umair Hamid faces US charges for his role in a $140 million fake degree scheme impacting thousands of consumers.