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Watchdog calls for probe into Zaman Mehsud's murder

Watchdog calls for probe into Zaman Mehsud's murder

 Published 10 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges a thorough investigation into Zaman Mehsud's murder in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, following Taliban claims of responsibility.

Taliban claim killing journalist

Taliban claim killing journalist

 Published 10 years ago:  Taliban militants claim responsibility for the killing of journalist Zaman Mehsud in Dera Ismail Khan, marking the total to 71 journalists killed in Pakistan since.

Newspaper reporter gunned down in KPK

Newspaper reporter gunned down in KPK

 Published 10 years ago:  A journalist, Zaman Mehsud, was shot dead by unknown assailants in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting ongoing threats to reporters in the region.

Media coverage of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, LeT banned

Media coverage of Jamaat-ud-Dawa, LeT banned

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has banned media coverage of Jamaat-ud-Dawa and LeT under the National Action Plan to curb terrorism and ensure national security.

IFJ urges cooperation to end impunity for violence in journalism

IFJ urges cooperation to end impunity for violence in journalism

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ calls for global cooperation to combat impunity related to violence against journalists, highlighting urgent needs for justice and accountability.

Journalists covering cricket manhandled at Karachi University

Journalists covering cricket manhandled at Karachi University

 Published 10 years ago:  Journalists were manhandled by security guards at Karachi University while covering a women's cricket match, raising concerns over press freedom.

Paris street named after slain journalist Saleem Shahzad

Paris street named after slain journalist Saleem Shahzad

 Published 10 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders honors slain journalist Saleem Shahzad by renaming a Paris street, highlighting the fight against impunity for journalist crimes!

Those who murder, injure journalists almost never punished in Pakistan

Those who murder, injure journalists almost never punished in Pakistan

 Published 10 years ago:  A report reveals that violence against journalists in Pakistan often goes unpunished, highlighting systemic insecurity in the media sector.

Publisher of slain blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh

Publisher of slain blogger hacked to death in Bangladesh

 Published 10 years ago:  A publishers of a slain blogger was killed in Dhaka, escalating attacks on secular writers in Bangladesh amid rising Islamist violence.

UN urged to nominate representative for safety of journalists

UN urged to nominate representative for safety of journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders urges the UN to establish a Special Representative for journalist safety amid rising threats against media professionals.

Moroccan journalist suspends hunger strike, faces charges: lawyer

Moroccan journalist suspends hunger strike, faces charges: lawyer

 Published 10 years ago:  Moroccan journalist Maati Monjib halts hunger strike after travel ban lifted, now faces charges of receiving foreign funds to undermine national security.

IFJ welcomes action plan to address horrific situation facing Yemeni journalists

IFJ welcomes action plan to address horrific situation facing Yemeni journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ has launched a plan to support Yemeni journalists facing violence and safety threats amidst ongoing conflict in the country.

PMLN workers attack Sami Ibrahim in Washington

PMLN workers attack Sami Ibrahim in Washington

 Published 10 years ago:  PMLN workers allegedly assaulted ARY News anchor Sami Ibrahim in Washington after a speech by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the Pakistan Embassy.

Former Samaa journalist murdered in Karachi

Former Samaa journalist murdered in Karachi

 Published 10 years ago:  Sadaf Akhtar, a former journalist at Samaa Television, has been murdered in Karachi in a suspected robbery gone wrong.

IFJ launches global campaign to end impunity for crimes against journalists

IFJ launches global campaign to end impunity for crimes against journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ has launched a global campaign to combat impunity for crimes against journalists, emphasizing urgent accountability from governments worldwide.

Masood Malik named MD APP

Masood Malik named MD APP

 Published 10 years ago:  Masood Malik has been appointed the new Managing Director of the Associated Press of Pakistan, bringing extensive journalism experience!

IFJ calls for investigation into former BBC journalist's death in Turkey

IFJ calls for investigation into former BBC journalist's death in Turkey

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ calls for an independent investigation into the suspicious death of former BBC journalist Jacky Sutton at Istanbul's airport.

Jasmeen to host her trademark program on NewsOne

Jasmeen to host her trademark program on NewsOne

 Published 10 years ago:  Jasmeen Manzoor joins NewsOne Television to host her current affairs program, Tonight with Jasmeen, airing Monday through Thursday at 10pm.

US urges Turkey to uphold due process in journalist case

US urges Turkey to uphold due process in journalist case

 Published 10 years ago:  The U.S. calls on Turkey to ensure due process for journalist Mohammed Rasool, detained without clear charges amid rising journalist repression.

PEMRA under fire for inaction

PEMRA under fire for inaction

 Published 10 years ago:  The National Assembly's sub-committee criticizes PEMRA for failing to enforce the code of conduct against TV channels violating regulations.

Kenyan parliament passes repressive media bill

Kenyan parliament passes repressive media bill

 Published 10 years ago:  Kenya's parliament passes a bill imposing harsh penalties on journalists for defaming parliament members, raising concerns over press freedom.

Iftikhar Ahmad quits Dunya News

Iftikhar Ahmad quits Dunya News

 Published 10 years ago:  Iftikhar Ahmad has resigned from Dunya News after three months, citing personal reasons and a lack of satisfactory by-election coverage.

Moroccan journalist on hunger strike collapses, hospitalized

Moroccan journalist on hunger strike collapses, hospitalized

 Published 10 years ago:  A Moroccan journalist on hunger strike for a travel ban protest has collapsed and been hospitalized, highlighting ongoing suppression of press freedom.

Mohsin Ali stays RISJA President for third term running

Mohsin Ali stays RISJA President for third term running

 Published 10 years ago:  Mohsin Ali has been elected unopposed as President of RISJA for a third consecutive term, with elections held at Pakistan Sports Complex.

IFJ calls for release of three media workers kidnapped by al-Qaeda in Yemen

IFJ calls for release of three media workers kidnapped by al-Qaeda in Yemen

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ urges the release of three Yemeni media workers kidnapped by al-Qaeda while covering a protest in Mukalla city, emphasizing journalist safety.

Taliban threaten two Afghan TV outlets

Taliban threaten two Afghan TV outlets

 Published 10 years ago:  The Taliban threatened Afghan TV outlets Tolo TV and 1TV with elimination, designating them as military targets for alleged propaganda.

Iran convicts Washington Post reporter of espionage

Iran convicts Washington Post reporter of espionage

 Published 10 years ago:  Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist, has been convicted in Iran on espionage charges, leading to global condemnation of the ruling.

KP Assembly passes bill for financial aid to families of slain journalists

KP Assembly passes bill for financial aid to families of slain journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The KP Assembly passes a bill granting Rs1 million to families of slain journalists killed in terrorist incidents, ensuring financial support and healthcare.