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Kidnapped Yemeni journalists tortured: reports

Kidnapped Yemeni journalists tortured: reports

 Published 10 years ago:  Three Yemeni journalists, held by Houthis, have reportedly endured torture while in captivity, prompting international condemnation and calls for their release.

Iftikhar Ahmad back at Jang-Geo Group

Iftikhar Ahmad back at Jang-Geo Group

 Published 10 years ago:  Iftikhar Ahmad rejoins Jang-Geo Group as Group Editor Jang Forum and Director of Special Projects Geo, bringing his expertise back to viewers.

Javed Iqbal joins Pushto-language Mashriq TV as CEO

Javed Iqbal joins Pushto-language Mashriq TV as CEO

 Published 10 years ago:  Javed Iqbal, a prominent journalist, becomes CEO of Mashriq TV, set to launch in April with a focus on Pushto language broadcasting.

Top writer Intizar Hussain passes away

Top writer Intizar Hussain passes away

 Published 10 years ago:  Renowned writer Intizar Hussain passed away at the age of 92 in Lahore, leaving a legacy of significant literary contributions behind.

Growing fears as more Afghan journalists and media workers come under the gun

Growing fears as more Afghan journalists and media workers come under the gun

 Published 10 years ago:  The shooting of Afghan journalist Mohammad Zubair Khaksar raises urgent concerns over the escalating violence against media workers in Afghanistan.

Senior journalist shot dead in Afghanistan

Senior journalist shot dead in Afghanistan

 Published 10 years ago:  Senior journalist Haji Mohammad Zubair Khaksar was shot dead in Afghanistan, raising concerns over media safety amid ongoing threats from Daesh.

Report counts some 2,300 journalists killed in past 25 years

Report counts some 2,300 journalists killed in past 25 years

 Published 10 years ago:  A new report reveals that over 2,300 journalists have been killed worldwide in the past 25 years, highlighting a dangerous climate of impunity.

PEMRA approves fine of Rs1 million on Samaa

PEMRA approves fine of Rs1 million on Samaa

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA fines Samaa Television Rs1 million for airing vulgar content during a crime re-enactment program, ordering a public apology and tickers.

Sports journalist Rashid Ali Siddiqui dies

Sports journalist Rashid Ali Siddiqui dies

 Published 10 years ago:  Rashid Ali Siddiqui, a prominent sports journalist, passed away in Karachi due to liver cancer after a distinguished career spanning nearly 30 years.

Al-Jazeera sues Egypt over arrests, raids and seizures

Al-Jazeera sues Egypt over arrests, raids and seizures

 Published 10 years ago:  Al-Jazeera has filed a lawsuit against Egypt over the crackdown on its journalists and activists following the 2013 political upheaval.

Express Tribune drops its international partner's front page picture

Express Tribune drops its international partner's front page picture

 Published 10 years ago:  The Express Tribune omits a controversial photo from The International New York Times' front page, citing local sensitivities over a same-sex couple.

Al-Jazeera says news crew kidnapped in Yemen freed

Al-Jazeera says news crew kidnapped in Yemen freed

 Published 10 years ago:  Al-Jazeera announced that its news crew, kidnapped in Yemen's Taez over 10 days ago, has been freed after being held by unknown gunmen.

PEMRA advisory to TV channels: No re-enactment of sex crimes

PEMRA advisory to TV channels: No re-enactment of sex crimes

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA advises TV channels against re-enactments of sex crimes, citing concerns over low standards and potential sectarian unrest in discussions.

Chairman Senate administers oath to National Press Club office-bearers

Chairman Senate administers oath to National Press Club office-bearers

 Published 10 years ago:  Chairman Senate Raza Rabbani administered the oath to newly-elected office-bearers of the National Press Club, highlighting the importance of journalistic safety.

Human Rights Watch urges Pakistan to end clampdown on free speech, dissent

Human Rights Watch urges Pakistan to end clampdown on free speech, dissent

 Published 10 years ago:  Human Rights Watch calls on Pakistan to end the clampdown on free speech and dissent amid rising violence and restrictions on civil society.

PTV sidelines Director News after broadcast blunder: paper

PTV sidelines Director News after broadcast blunder: paper

 Published 10 years ago:  A broadcast mistake by PTV has led to the sidelining of Director News Muzammil Ahmed Khan amid government inquiries into the incident.

Journalist's investigation on Kohistan killings acknowledged

Journalist's investigation on Kohistan killings acknowledged

 Published 10 years ago:  Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy's documentary highlights journalist Haseeb Khawaja's investigation into the Kohistan Video Case of honor killings.

NPC formally begins scrutiny of voters list

NPC formally begins scrutiny of voters list

 Published 10 years ago:  The National Press Club has initiated a verification process of its voters list amid claims that some registered members are not journalists.

ARY News fined Rs100,000

ARY News fined Rs100,000

 Published 10 years ago:  ARY News has been fined Rs100,000 by PEMRA for vulgar language use and lack of a time-delay system in three specific programs.

PEMRA warns Roze TV

PEMRA warns Roze TV

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a warning to Roze TV for broadcasting objectionable remarks by a Taliban leader regarding attacks on educational institutions.

Exercise care, regulatory authority tells erring Geo

Exercise care, regulatory authority tells erring Geo

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has advised Geo Television to exercise caution after airing content related to a woman's call to join Daesh, warning of its impact on viewers.

Have time-delay mechanism in place, PEMRA reminds channels yet again

Have time-delay mechanism in place, PEMRA reminds channels yet again

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has once again urged TV channels to install time-delay mechanisms after inappropriate language aired during a live press conference.

Al Jazeera says its crew kidnapped in Yemeni city of Taiz

Al Jazeera says its crew kidnapped in Yemeni city of Taiz

 Published 10 years ago:  Al Jazeera reports that three of its journalists were kidnapped in Taiz, Yemen, urging for their immediate release amidst ongoing conflict.

Taliban attack on Afghan TV employees widely condemned

Taliban attack on Afghan TV employees widely condemned

 Published 10 years ago:  A Taliban suicide bombing targeting Tolo TV employees in Kabul has drawn international condemnation as an assault on media freedom in Afghanistan.

Islamic State radio broadcast threatens Afghan journalists

Islamic State radio broadcast threatens Afghan journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The Islamic State group's radio broadcast threatens Afghan journalists, revealing the dangers they face from local militants in Nangarhar province.

Live call puts Din News in trouble

Live call puts Din News in trouble

 Published 10 years ago:  Din News faces a show-cause notice from PEMRA after derogatory remarks about the judiciary were aired during a live talk show, raising regulatory concerns.

Seven killed as suicide bomber targets TV channel bus in Kabul

Seven killed as suicide bomber targets TV channel bus in Kabul

 Published 10 years ago:  A suicide bombing targeting a TOLO TV channel bus in Kabul killed seven and wounded 24, escalating dangers for journalists in Afghanistan.

Deadly week for media in Pakistan

Deadly week for media in Pakistan

 Published 10 years ago:  The killing of two journalists in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa highlights the ongoing dangers faced by media personnel in Pakistan.