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Former chairman PEMRA moves court against FIA

Former chairman PEMRA moves court against FIA

 Published 10 years ago:  Former PEMRA chairman Chaudhry Rashid Ahmed challenges FIR filed by FIA, alleging harassment linked to his prior termination case.

Bolta Pakistan back on Aaj TV

Bolta Pakistan back on Aaj TV

 Published 10 years ago:  Aaj TV's flagship program Bolta Pakistan returns with Gulmeenay Sethi as host after an eight-month break, airing every Monday to Wednesday at 11pm.

Bushra Ansari starts hosting Geo News morning show

Bushra Ansari starts hosting Geo News morning show

 Published 10 years ago:  Bushra Ansari takes over as host of Utho Geo Pakistan on Geo News, airing Monday to Thursday at 9am, following Shan and Madiha Naqvi's departure.

Channel 24 to become a news channel

Channel 24 to become a news channel

 Published 10 years ago:  Channel 24 is set to transform from a current affairs station to a dedicated news channel, hiring reporters across all bureaus.

Reham Khan hosts her last program on DawnNews

Reham Khan hosts her last program on DawnNews

 Published 10 years ago:  Reham Khan bids farewell to her show on DawnNews to focus on her film project, Janaan, which revolves around a Pukhtoon family in Swat.

Palace appeals to media to shun Prince George paparazzi pics

Palace appeals to media to shun Prince George paparazzi pics

 Published 10 years ago:  Kensington Palace urges media to refrain from publishing unauthorized photos of Prince George and Princess Charlotte due to safety concerns.

Drug boss, journalist among six killed in Mexico bar shooting

Drug boss, journalist among six killed in Mexico bar shooting

 Published 10 years ago:  A violent bar shooting in Veracruz, Mexico, resulted in six deaths, including a drug cartel boss and a journalist, amidst rising crime in the region.

Naeem Bukhari begins hosting Khabarnaak on Geo News

Naeem Bukhari begins hosting Khabarnaak on Geo News

 Published 10 years ago:  Naeem Bukhari has officially taken over as the host of Khabarnaak on Geo News after Aftab Iqbal's departure from the show.

Terrorists operating over 3,000 propaganda websites

Terrorists operating over 3,000 propaganda websites

 Published 10 years ago:  A sub-committee revealed that over 3,000 propaganda websites operated by terrorists in Pakistan require immediate action from the PTA and law enforcement agencies.

City 41 for Faisalabad planned

City 41 for Faisalabad planned

 Published 10 years ago:  City 41 is set to launch in Faisalabad as City 42 begins hiring, creating job opportunities for local journalists.

APNS urges government to clear outstanding dues of newspapers

APNS urges government to clear outstanding dues of newspapers

 Published 10 years ago:  APNS calls on the government to settle outstanding dues for newspapers and boost advertisement rates to support the struggling industry.

UAE authorities allow Moeed Pirzada to travel to Pakistan

UAE authorities allow Moeed Pirzada to travel to Pakistan

 Published 10 years ago:  UAE authorities permit Moeed Pirzada to return to Pakistan for his father's funeral following a legal misunderstanding regarding document signatures.

Iftikhar Chaudhry files complaint with PCP against Daily Dunya

Iftikhar Chaudhry files complaint with PCP against Daily Dunya

 Published 10 years ago:  Iftikhar Chaudhry has filed a complaint with the PCP against Daily Dunya for publishing an inaccurate story involving his son and a model.

Here's why journalists don't write a book

Here's why journalists don't write a book

 Published 10 years ago:  Journalists face various challenges that hinder them from writing books, despite the commitment and passion some exhibit to overcome these hurdles.

Backing BOL: Journalists walkout of NA, Senate press galleries; stage sit-in

Backing BOL: Journalists walkout of NA, Senate press galleries; stage sit-in

 Published 10 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan stage a walkout from National Assembly and Senate press galleries to support BOL News workers demanding unpaid salaries.

Pakistan denied consular access to Zaid Hamid

Pakistan denied consular access to Zaid Hamid

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistan's request for consular access to security analyst Zaid Hamid in Saudi Arabia has been denied, raising concerns over his arrest.

Neo TV hires anchor Ali Mumtaz

Neo TV hires anchor Ali Mumtaz

 Published 10 years ago:  Anchor Ali Mumtaz, formerly of News One, joins Neo TV to host a new current affairs program starting August 14.

Sana Mirza takes up JAAG job

Sana Mirza takes up JAAG job

 Published 10 years ago:  Sana Mirza quits Geo News to join JAAG TV as a host for a current affairs program, marking a significant career shift for the well-known journalist.

Rangers to launch FM radio station in Karachi

Rangers to launch FM radio station in Karachi

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistan Rangers are set to launch an FM radio station in Karachi to enhance communication with citizens and improve law and order in the city.

National Press Club dismisses DawnNews story as false

National Press Club dismisses DawnNews story as false

 Published 10 years ago:  National Press Club's President refutes DawnNews report about tree felling, emphasizing commitment to greenery and collaboration.

US satirist Stewart quits 'Daily Show' after 16 years

US satirist Stewart quits 'Daily Show' after 16 years

 Published 10 years ago:  Jon Stewart concluded his 16-year tenure on 'The Daily Show' with an emotional farewell, supported by Bruce Springsteen.

Cyber crime bill sets no restrictions on print, electronic media: minister

Cyber crime bill sets no restrictions on print, electronic media: minister

 Published 10 years ago:  The cyber crime bill presented by Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan imposes no restrictions on print and electronic media, focusing solely on cyber crimes.

Moeed Pirzada arrested in Abu Dhabi: Foreign Office

Moeed Pirzada arrested in Abu Dhabi: Foreign Office

 Published 10 years ago:  Moeed Pirzada has been arrested in Abu Dhabi, with the Foreign Office confirming their assistance amid ongoing uncertainty about the reason for his detention.

Phones of 298 journalists being tapped

Phones of 298 journalists being tapped

 Published 10 years ago:  The government has been tapping the phones of 298 journalists to monitor their activities and connections with news sources.

Police find security measures at 28 media houses unsatisfactory

Police find security measures at 28 media houses unsatisfactory

 Published 10 years ago:  Islamabad Police have deemed security measures at 28 media houses unsatisfactory, urging improvements like CCTV and higher boundary walls.

Politics main topic for columnists: study

Politics main topic for columnists: study

 Published 10 years ago:  A Gallup-Pakistan study reveals that politics dominated newspaper columns in April, comprising 46 percent of opinion pieces across 12 major newspapers.

Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News, signs up with Aaj

Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News, signs up with Aaj

 Published 10 years ago:  Dr. Moeed Pirzada has left Dunya News to join Aaj TV as a host for a new current affairs program, amidst pressure for program slot allocation.

TV channels stop live broadcast of Altaf Hussain's speeches

TV channels stop live broadcast of Altaf Hussain's speeches

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistani channels cease live broadcasts of Altaf Hussain's speeches after PEMRA directive, addressing concerns over inflammatory remarks.