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The Nation removes story on Arab diplomat

The Nation removes story on Arab diplomat

 Published 10 years ago:  The Nation has removed a controversial story about an Arab diplomat following pressure and requests from the diplomat and embassy officials.

Dawn.com fast heading towards digital convergence, says editor

Dawn.com fast heading towards digital convergence, says editor

 Published 10 years ago:  Dawn.com is integrating web and print operations aiming for digital convergence, enhancing user experience and visual alignment with its print edition.

NA Speaker lauds journalists for positive coverage of Chinese President's visit

NA Speaker lauds journalists for positive coverage of Chinese President's visit

 Published 10 years ago:  NA Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq praised journalists for their positive coverage of Chinese President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Pakistan.

IFJ, regional group ask for legislation securing fair contracts for journalists

IFJ, regional group ask for legislation securing fair contracts for journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ and EFJ urge global authorities to legislate fair contracts and equitable remuneration for journalists on World Book and Copyright Day.

India takes Al Jazeera off air in Kashmir map row

India takes Al Jazeera off air in Kashmir map row

 Published 10 years ago:  India's government has banned Al Jazeera for five days over its broadcasting of disputed maps of Kashmir, highlighting ongoing tensions.

No politics as Reham Khan prepares to return to TV screen

No politics as Reham Khan prepares to return to TV screen

 Published 10 years ago:  Reham Khan returns to television with a new program focusing on social issues, set to air weekly on DawnNews starting in May.

Journalists sensitized on climate change

Journalists sensitized on climate change

 Published 10 years ago:  Local journalists in Tharparkar participated in a workshop to enhance their understanding of climate change issues affecting their district.

Pakistan, India to initiate journalists exchange program

Pakistan, India to initiate journalists exchange program

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistan and India have signed a MoU to initiate a journalists exchange program aimed at fostering peace and harmony between the two nations.

Eritrea most censored country in the world: CPJ

Eritrea most censored country in the world: CPJ

 Published 10 years ago:  Eritrea is identified as the most censored country globally, with severe repression of press freedom, according to the Committee to Protect Journalists.

Geo News faces apparent financial crunch, delays salaries

Geo News faces apparent financial crunch, delays salaries

 Published 10 years ago:  Geo News is reportedly facing a financial crisis, delaying salaries for staffers, raising concerns and warnings from journalist unions.

Mubasher Lucman quits ARY, starts Khara Sach on Twitter

Mubasher Lucman quits ARY, starts Khara Sach on Twitter

 Published 10 years ago:  Mubasher Lucman resigns from ARY News to launch his program Khara Sach on Twitter, aiming to expose corruption and interact with followers.

Faiz Paracha parts ways with Samaa, joins Abb Takk

Faiz Paracha parts ways with Samaa, joins Abb Takk

 Published 10 years ago:  Faiz Paracha has left Samaa TV after three years to join Abb Takk TV as an economic correspondent, focusing on economy, energy, and telecom sectors.

BOL News hires seasoned journalist Ghulam Abbas Shah

BOL News hires seasoned journalist Ghulam Abbas Shah

 Published 10 years ago:  BOL News has appointed Ghulam Abbas Shah as Senior News Manager, bringing experienced leadership to its news team ahead of launch.

Hamid Mir may leave Pakistan

Hamid Mir may leave Pakistan

 Published 10 years ago:  Hamid Mir faces pressure from state institutions to leave Pakistan, but he is resisting while advocating for media freedom and human rights.

Mishal bags Broadcaster of the Year award

Mishal bags Broadcaster of the Year award

 Published 10 years ago:  Mishal Husain wins the Broadcaster of the Year award at the London Press Club awards, recognized for her significant contributions to journalism.

Dawn Marketing Director killed in Karachi

Dawn Marketing Director killed in Karachi

 Published 10 years ago:  Masood Hamid, Director Marketing of Pakistan Herald Publications Limited, was murdered in Karachi, leaving a significant impact on the media community.

Memes, immoral messages on social media could land you in jail

Memes, immoral messages on social media could land you in jail

 Published 10 years ago:  A new bill in Pakistan could criminalize memes and online expressions deemed 'obscene' or 'immoral', raising concerns over freedom of speech.

Cancer-hit journalist seeks financial assistance

Cancer-hit journalist seeks financial assistance

 Published 10 years ago:  Cancer-hit journalist Abdul Shakoor seeks financial assistance for his treatment and that of his children's education amid salary stoppage.

Ex-Din News bureau chief accuses police of hatching murder conspiracy against him

Ex-Din News bureau chief accuses police of hatching murder conspiracy against him

 Published 10 years ago:  Bilal Yamin, ex-Din News bureau chief, claims police are plotting his murder amid his judicial remand for alleged political retaliation.

Government spent Rs450 million on advertisements to counter sit-in

Government spent Rs450 million on advertisements to counter sit-in

 Published 10 years ago:  The PML-N government allocated Rs450 million from public funds for media campaigns against PTI and PAT sit-ins to mitigate their impact.

Mirza new Managing Director at Geo News

Mirza new Managing Director at Geo News

 Published 10 years ago:  Yousaf Baig Mirza has been appointed Managing Director at Geo News, succeeding Azhar Abbas who moved to BOL News in 2013.

Oxfam forms group of 35 journalists to highlight climate change issues

Oxfam forms group of 35 journalists to highlight climate change issues

 Published 10 years ago:  Oxfam has launched a group of 35 journalists to address climate change and food security issues in Pakistan, offering support for impactful reporting.

Geo-Jang Group offers to appear before judicial commission

Geo-Jang Group offers to appear before judicial commission

 Published 10 years ago:  Mir Ibrahim Rahman of Independent Media Corporation has agreed to appear before a judicial commission investigating 2013 elections rigging allegations.

Newspaper reporter 'worst job of 2015'

Newspaper reporter 'worst job of 2015'

 Published 10 years ago:  A new report from CareerCast.com has ranked newspaper journalist as the worst job of 2015 due to declining readership and advertising revenue.

Dacoity in Media Town

Dacoity in Media Town

 Published 10 years ago:  Three dacoits robbed a journalist's house in Media Town, taking Rs100,000 and injuring his family during the incident.

Convict in Wali Khan Babar murder challenges his death sentence

Convict in Wali Khan Babar murder challenges his death sentence

 Published 10 years ago:  Faisal Mehmood challenges his death sentence for the murder of journalist Wali Khan Babar in Sindh High Court, citing illegal sentencing procedures.

IFJ calls for release of 13 journalists in Egypt

IFJ calls for release of 13 journalists in Egypt

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ demands the release of 13 journalists sentenced to life in prison by an Egyptian court for allegedly spreading false information.

Four former Daily Times staffers get arrears after two years of litigation

Four former Daily Times staffers get arrears after two years of litigation

 Published 10 years ago:  Four former Daily Times employees have successfully received their overdue salaries totaling Rs0.7 million after a protracted legal battle.