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Wajahat Khan joins Dunya Group

Wajahat Khan joins Dunya Group

 Published 10 years ago:  Wajahat S. Khan has joined Dunya Media Group as chief national security correspondent, focusing on national and regional security issues.

BOL starts restructuring

BOL starts restructuring

 Published 10 years ago:  BOL News Television initiates restructuring amid financial crisis, aiming to revitalize its operations and address staff payment delays.

National Press Club settles harassment case

National Press Club settles harassment case

 Published 10 years ago:  The National Press Club in Islamabad has settled a harassment case with Siddique Sajid publicly apologizing to journalist Aneela Riazuddin for his misconduct.

Right to Information bill to be taken up in next cabinet meeting

Right to Information bill to be taken up in next cabinet meeting

 Published 10 years ago:  Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has urged the introduction of the Right to Information Bill in the upcoming cabinet meeting to expedite its approval.

Express News anchor, producer tender unconditional apology to court

Express News anchor, producer tender unconditional apology to court

 Published 10 years ago:  Ahmed Quraishi and his producer have apologized to the Peshawar High Court for airing a program on a subjudice matter regarding military and judiciary issues.

Minister promises to have journalists' outstanding dues cleared before Eid

Minister promises to have journalists' outstanding dues cleared before Eid

 Published 10 years ago:  Federal Information Minister pledges to clear journalists' dues before Eid, addressing concerns raised by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists.

New National Security Law in China suppresses media freedom: IFJ

New National Security Law in China suppresses media freedom: IFJ

 Published 10 years ago:  The new National Security Law in China poses a serious threat to media freedom, according to the International Federation of Journalists.

BBC to cut 1000 jobs over license fee shortfall

BBC to cut 1000 jobs over license fee shortfall

 Published 10 years ago:  The BBC plans to cut approximately 1,000 jobs due to a 150m pound budget shortfall caused by a rise in non-license fee payers.

Asad Kharal joins Channel 24 as chief of investigation cell

Asad Kharal joins Channel 24 as chief of investigation cell

 Published 10 years ago:  Asad Kharal, an award-winning journalist, has joined Channel 24 as chief of the investigation cell to innovate investigative journalism in Pakistan.

IHC dismisses petition against National Press Club

IHC dismisses petition against National Press Club

 Published 10 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court dismissed a petition against the National Press Club for misleading the court regarding club membership and operations.

Parliamentary panel recommends weather forecasts on all TV channels

Parliamentary panel recommends weather forecasts on all TV channels

 Published 10 years ago:  The National Assembly committee recommends broadcasting weather forecasts on all TV channels to mitigate the impact of natural calamities.

Shaista ties the knot, likely to restart program on Geo News

Shaista ties the knot, likely to restart program on Geo News

 Published 10 years ago:  Shaista Lodhi recently got married and is expected to restart her morning show on Geo News after Eid, amidst fan congratulations.

Tips for female journalists to avoid harassment on job

Tips for female journalists to avoid harassment on job

 Published 10 years ago:  Sherry Ricchiardi offers essential tips for female journalists to navigate workplace harassment effectively and maintain their professionalism.

PBA fails to name members for PEMRA slots

PBA fails to name members for PEMRA slots

 Published 10 years ago:  The Supreme Court reveals that the Pakistan Broadcasting Association failed to name members for PEMRA slots, causing a delay in the appointment process.

WikiLeaks rejects Mubasher Lucman's claim

WikiLeaks rejects Mubasher Lucman's claim

 Published 10 years ago:  WikiLeaks has denied Mubasher Lucman's claim regarding a conversation about MQM receiving funds from India, clarifying the misinformation.

Arif Nizami takes over at Channel 24 as Chief Executive Officer

Arif Nizami takes over at Channel 24 as Chief Executive Officer

 Published 10 years ago:  Arif Nizami, a veteran journalist, has been appointed as the new CEO of Channel 24, expanding his role in the media landscape.

FIA harassing BOL journalists

FIA harassing BOL journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The FIA is allegedly harassing BOL journalists by seeking their contract details, raising concerns about media freedom and government intervention.

Balochistan reporter Zafarullah Jatak murdered at home

Balochistan reporter Zafarullah Jatak murdered at home

 Published 10 years ago:  Zafarullah Jatak, a journalist in Balochistan, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen at his home in Jaffarabad, prompting calls for justice.

Al-Jazeera cameraman killed in Syria

Al-Jazeera cameraman killed in Syria

 Published 10 years ago:  A 19-year-old Al-Jazeera cameraman, Mohammed Al Asfer, was killed in Daraa, Syria, while covering clashes between opposition and regime forces.

BOL campaign loses loudness

BOL campaign loses loudness

 Published 10 years ago:  The BOL News campaign faces challenges due to internal rifts among management and journalists after its license was suspended by PEMRA.

IFJ launches global campaign to promote International Press Card

IFJ launches global campaign to promote International Press Card

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ has launched a campaign to promote the International Press Card, enhancing protection and recognition for journalists worldwide.

Record 18 journalists jailed in Egypt, says watchdog

Record 18 journalists jailed in Egypt, says watchdog

 Published 10 years ago:  A watchdog reports a record 18 journalists imprisoned in Egypt under President el-Sissi, highlighting unprecedented threats to press freedom.

Historic conviction of mastermind in Colombian journalist's murder

Historic conviction of mastermind in Colombian journalist's murder

 Published 10 years ago:  Colombian court convicts mastermind of journalist Orlando Sierra's murder, sentencing him to 36 years in prison, marking a historic victory for press freedom.

Pakistan seeks access to details of BBC report

Pakistan seeks access to details of BBC report

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistan's Interior Minister seeks UK help to access details of a BBC report alleging MQM's links to funding from Indian authorities.

FIA shifts BOL chief, four others to Islamabad

FIA shifts BOL chief, four others to Islamabad

 Published 10 years ago:  The FIA has transferred BOL News CEO Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh and four others to Islamabad for investigations into selling fake degrees.

MQM terms BBC report 'table story'

MQM terms BBC report 'table story'

 Published 10 years ago:  MQM rejects BBC's claims of Indian funding, calling it a baseless report, and considers legal action against the media organization.

Iftikhar Ahmad joins Dunya Group

Iftikhar Ahmad joins Dunya Group

 Published 10 years ago:  Veteran journalist Iftikhar Ahmad joins Dunya Media Group as a senior anchorperson and columnist, launching a new current affairs program.

Pakistan gender pay gap one of the worst in Asia: UNESCO report

Pakistan gender pay gap one of the worst in Asia: UNESCO report

 Published 10 years ago:  UNESCO's report reveals Pakistan has one of the worst gender pay gaps in Asia, with women earning significantly less than men in the media sector.