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Aoun Sahi joins Channel 24 as Islamabad Bureau Chief

Aoun Sahi joins Channel 24 as Islamabad Bureau Chief

 Published 10 years ago:  Aoun Sahi joins Channel 24 as Islamabad Bureau Chief, bringing over 12 years of experience in print media and investigative journalism.

Azhar Abbas returns to Geo

Azhar Abbas returns to Geo

 Published 10 years ago:  Azhar Abbas has returned to Geo News as Managing Director News with a lucrative salary package after earlier negotiations with other channels.

Fahmy's trial postponed until Aug 29

Fahmy's trial postponed until Aug 29

 Published 10 years ago:  An Egyptian court has postponed the trial verdict for three Al-Jazeera journalists to Aug 29, amid global criticism of press freedom restrictions.

Pakistani journalist among five to win hostile environment training bursaries

Pakistani journalist among five to win hostile environment training bursaries

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistani journalist Kiran Nazish wins one of five hostile environment training bursaries to enhance her reporting skills in conflict zones.

PEMRA directs TV channels to broadcast national anthem

PEMRA directs TV channels to broadcast national anthem

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has mandated that TV channels start broadcasts with the national anthem and restrict content during Ramadan to maintain its sanctity.

The News journalist accused of plagiarism

The News journalist accused of plagiarism

 Published 10 years ago:  Amir Mir, a journalist from The News, faces plagiarism accusations from Newsweek's Benazir Shah over an article on Malik Ishaq's death.

Interior Minister terms RSF report exaggerated

Interior Minister terms RSF report exaggerated

 Published 10 years ago:  Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan rejects RSF's report on press freedom in Pakistan as exaggerated and lacking understanding of local circumstances.

Upheaval at Geo as Kamran Khan readies to go on air on Dunya

Upheaval at Geo as Kamran Khan readies to go on air on Dunya

 Published 10 years ago:  Geo News extends 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath' by 30 minutes to compete with Kamran Khan's new show on Dunya News starting next month.

Geo TV's Special Correspondent Nadeem Alvi dies

Geo TV's Special Correspondent Nadeem Alvi dies

 Published 10 years ago:  Senior journalist Nadeem Alvi, a prominent figure at Geo TV, passed away due to liver failure in Islamabad after unsuccessful treatment efforts.

Geo's Karachi Bureau Chief kidnapped, tortured

Geo's Karachi Bureau Chief kidnapped, tortured

 Published 10 years ago:  Fahim Siddiqui, Geo Television's Karachi Bureau Chief, was kidnapped, tortured, and dumped in Manghopir on Saturday in a brutal attack.

Pakistani journalists live in growing fear of violence: watchdog

Pakistani journalists live in growing fear of violence: watchdog

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistani journalists face escalating violence and intimidation, with authorities failing to protect them amidst unpunished acts against media personnel.

Spain to seek Syrian government help to find journalists

Spain to seek Syrian government help to find journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  Spain is reaching out to the Syrian government to locate three missing Spanish journalists in northern Syria amidst concerns for their safety.

Three Spanish journalists missing in Syria

Three Spanish journalists missing in Syria

 Published 10 years ago:  Three Spanish journalists have gone missing in war-torn Syria as concerns rise over their safety amid ongoing conflict in the Aleppo region.

CPJ board urges Iran's leaders to intervene in case of jailed Washington Post reporter

CPJ board urges Iran's leaders to intervene in case of jailed Washington Post reporter

 Published 10 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Iran's judiciary to intervene in the case of jailed reporter Jason Rezaian as his health deteriorates.

Another journalist murdered in India

Another journalist murdered in India

 Published 10 years ago:  The murder of journalist Raghavendra Dubey in Mumbai raises serious concerns about media safety in India amid increasing violence against reporters.

Journalist's life in Pakistan a perilous one: Dawn

Journalist's life in Pakistan a perilous one: Dawn

 Published 10 years ago:  The life of journalists in Pakistan remains perilous, with ongoing threats from militants and local power structures, according to Dawn.

Investigative journalist who hunted down FIFA

Investigative journalist who hunted down FIFA

 Published 10 years ago:  Veteran journalist Andrew Jennings testified before a US Senate subcommittee, highlighting FIFA's corruption and calling out its leaders.

BOL HR boss shot dead in Karachi

BOL HR boss shot dead in Karachi

 Published 10 years ago:  Noman Ali Rajput, HR head at Axact and BOL Media Group, was shot dead in Karachi, leaving a profound impact on his colleagues and family.

Reham Khan terms Daily Mail report baseless

Reham Khan terms Daily Mail report baseless

 Published 10 years ago:  Reham Khan rejects Daily Mail report questioning her journalism course, asserting her educational credentials are valid and well-documented.

Committee bidding to reunify PFUJ dissolved

Committee bidding to reunify PFUJ dissolved

 Published 10 years ago:  The reunification committee of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has been dissolved after failing to resolve factional differences.

Capital TV to pay salaries to staff in installments

Capital TV to pay salaries to staff in installments

 Published 10 years ago:  Capital TV management will pay salaries in installments after pressure from National Press Club and Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.

Government, PBA finalize code of conduct for electronic media

Government, PBA finalize code of conduct for electronic media

 Published 10 years ago:  The government and Pakistan Broadcasters Association have finalized a code of conduct for electronic media, set for implementation soon.

BOL pays salaries to staff

BOL pays salaries to staff

 Published 10 years ago:  BOL News has paid a portion of its staff's salaries ahead of Eid while vowing to address outstanding dues following the upcoming holidays.

Parents of Dawn staffer laid to rest in Lahore

Parents of Dawn staffer laid to rest in Lahore

 Published 10 years ago:  The parents of journalist Hassan Belal Zaidi were laid to rest in Lahore after being found murdered in their home, prompting police investigations.

Nusrat Javeed rejoins Aaj TV

Nusrat Javeed rejoins Aaj TV

 Published 10 years ago:  Nusrat Javeed rejoins Aaj TV to host a new current affairs program after Eid, promising an interesting format and resuming article writing.

BOL Bureau Chief quits

BOL Bureau Chief quits

 Published 10 years ago:  Ibrahim Raja has resigned as BOL News Islamabad Bureau Chief due to management disputes over unpaid staff salaries and joined Dunya TV.

Dunya News Darra Adam Khel correspondent dies of cancer

Dunya News Darra Adam Khel correspondent dies of cancer

 Published 10 years ago:  Sultan Habib, senior journalist and Dunya News correspondent in Darra Adam Khel, dies of cancer, leaving behind a wife and four children.

92 News appoints Mohsin Raza as Islamabad Bureau Chief

92 News appoints Mohsin Raza as Islamabad Bureau Chief

 Published 10 years ago:  Mohsin Raza has been appointed as the new Bureau Chief of Islamabad for 92 News, enhancing news coverage and investigative journalism efforts.