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PEMRA Council directs Channel 24 to air apology following senator's complaint

PEMRA Council directs Channel 24 to air apology following senator's complaint

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has ordered Channel 24 to air an apology during prime time after a complaint from Senator Rehman Malik regarding a derogatory broadcast.

Panama Papers investigation wins top honor at Data Journalism Awards

Panama Papers investigation wins top honor at Data Journalism Awards

 Published 9 years ago:  The Panama Papers investigation receives the Investigation of the Year award at the Data Journalism Awards in Vienna, celebrating journalistic collaboration!

Syrian journalists critically injured in bomb attack on home

Syrian journalists critically injured in bomb attack on home

 Published 9 years ago:  Syrian journalists Hadi Abdullah and Khaled Eissa were critically injured in a bomb attack in Aleppo, highlighting the dangers faced by reporters in the region.

Reham denies she was fired by Neo

Reham denies she was fired by Neo

 Published 9 years ago:  Reham Khan denies being fired from Neo TV, attributing the show's cancellation to financial issues and lack of communication from the management.

PEMRA bans Ramzan program hosts of Aaj and TVOne

PEMRA bans Ramzan program hosts of Aaj and TVOne

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has banned two hosts from Ramzan programs due to viewer complaints about provocative content, awaiting a final decision from its Council of Complaints.

Yousaf Baig Mirza joins Channel 24

Yousaf Baig Mirza joins Channel 24

 Published 9 years ago:  Yousaf Baig Mirza, former head of Pakistan Television, has joined Channel 24, likely as a consultant under CEO Arif Nizami.

PEMRA's show cause notice to Geo for lapses in Dr. Aamir's program

PEMRA's show cause notice to Geo for lapses in Dr. Aamir's program

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issued a show cause notice to Geo for lapses in Dr. Aamir Liaquat's program regarding abusive language and inappropriate content.

Police register case against senator for assaulting rights activist on TV

Police register case against senator for assaulting rights activist on TV

 Published 9 years ago:  Islamabad Police have filed a case against Senator Hafiz Hamdullah for assaulting rights activist Marvi Sirmed during a television talk show.

Sindh Assembly bans live coverage of proceedings

Sindh Assembly bans live coverage of proceedings

 Published 9 years ago:  The Sindh Assembly has prohibited live coverage of its proceedings due to security threats following alarming incidents.

ARY CEO, two anchors summoned for hearing in lawsuit filed by minister

ARY CEO, two anchors summoned for hearing in lawsuit filed by minister

 Published 9 years ago:  ARY CEO Salman Iqbal and two anchors face a court hearing in a defamation lawsuit filed by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar over slanderous content.

PFUJ Unification Committee approves 2013 polls probe report

PFUJ Unification Committee approves 2013 polls probe report

 Published 9 years ago:  PFUJ Unification Committee has approved a report on irregularities during the 2013 elections, highlighting significant findings and recommendations.

PEMRA issues show cause notice to Dunya

PEMRA issues show cause notice to Dunya

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA issues a show cause notice to Dunya TV after a guest's abusive remarks during a live program, emphasizing the need for civil discourse in media.

Assaulted on talk show, Sirmed presses for registration of FIR against JUIF senator

Assaulted on talk show, Sirmed presses for registration of FIR against JUIF senator

 Published 9 years ago:  Marvi Sirmed seeks FIR registration against JUIF senator Hamdullah after being assaulted during a talk show on NewsOne TV.

PEMRA seeks explanation from NewsOne for airing abusive exchange

PEMRA seeks explanation from NewsOne for airing abusive exchange

 Published 9 years ago:  PEMRA has demanded an explanation from NewsOne for airing an abusive exchange during a live program where a guest was attacked.

Philippe Leruth elected new IFJ President

Philippe Leruth elected new IFJ President

 Published 10 years ago:  Philippe Leruth has been elected as the new president of the International Federation of Journalists at the 29th World Congress in Angers.

Sniffer dogs at Euro 2016 press center just hours before kickoff

Sniffer dogs at Euro 2016 press center just hours before kickoff

 Published 10 years ago:  Security teams with sniffer dogs conducted routine checks at the Stade de France just hours before Euro 2016 kicks off amid heightened security concerns.

In Turkey bombings, media bans 'arrive before ambulances'

In Turkey bombings, media bans 'arrive before ambulances'

 Published 10 years ago:  Turkey's government has imposed media bans following a deadly car bombing in Istanbul, raising concerns about press freedom and censorship.

Television show turns hostile: Marvi Sirmed abused by JUIF leader

Television show turns hostile: Marvi Sirmed abused by JUIF leader

 Published 10 years ago:  Marvi Sirmed was verbally abused by JUIF leader Hafiz Hamdullah during a live television program in Islamabad, escalating the situation significantly.

UPI journalist John virtue dead at 81

UPI journalist John virtue dead at 81

 Published 10 years ago:  John Virtue, a respected UPI journalist, passed away at 81 from bone cancer, leaving a significant impact on journalism in Latin America.

Neo TV shows Reham Khan the door

Neo TV shows Reham Khan the door

 Published 10 years ago:  Reham Khan has been dismissed from Neo Television less than six months after starting her program due to poor ratings and financial losses.

Court rejects bail plea of Axact-BOL chief, four others

Court rejects bail plea of Axact-BOL chief, four others

 Published 10 years ago:  The court has rejected the bail plea of Axact CEO Shoaib Shaikh and four others, who face serious charges over fake degree allegations.

IFJ affiliates remember journalists killed in line of duty

IFJ affiliates remember journalists killed in line of duty

 Published 10 years ago:  Delegates of the IFJ gathered in Angers to honor journalists killed in the line of duty, emphasizing the need for justice and accountability.

AIPS to honor journalists who have covered 10 or more Olympic Games

AIPS to honor journalists who have covered 10 or more Olympic Games

 Published 10 years ago:  AIPS will honor journalists covering 10 or more Olympic Games with ceremonies in Rio, featuring limited edition Olympic Torch replicas.

Olympic Channel reaches landmark agreements with sports federations

Olympic Channel reaches landmark agreements with sports federations

 Published 10 years ago:  Olympic Channel Services has secured agreements with 27 International Sports Federations to enhance its content offerings for the upcoming Olympic Channel launch.

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg loses control of social media

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg loses control of social media

 Published 10 years ago:  Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's Twitter and other social media accounts were briefly hijacked, but none of his main accounts were compromised.

ICIJ seeks donations

ICIJ seeks donations

 Published 10 years ago:  The ICIJ calls for donations to support nonprofit journalism and continue investigative reporting following the impact of the Panama Papers.

Faisalabad-focused City 41 TV set to go on air

Faisalabad-focused City 41 TV set to go on air

 Published 10 years ago:  City 41, a new television channel focused on Faisalabad, is set to launch on the first of Ramadan, aiming to represent the city's voice.

FIA vacates Axact offices, hands them back to BOL management committee

FIA vacates Axact offices, hands them back to BOL management committee

 Published 10 years ago:  The FIA has vacated Axact's offices and returned them to BOL management, following a Supreme Court directive after over a year of occupation.