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Fara Yousaf parts ways with 92 News

Fara Yousaf parts ways with 92 News

 Published 10 years ago:  Fara Yousaf has departed from 92 News after less than four months, leaving her future station unconfirmed.

PEMRA Council of Complaints recommends Rs1 million fine on Samaa

PEMRA Council of Complaints recommends Rs1 million fine on Samaa

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA recommends a Rs1 million fine on Samaa Television for airing an indecent program that violated cultural and regulatory standards.

Journalist among 11 killed in Peshawar suicide bomb attack

Journalist among 11 killed in Peshawar suicide bomb attack

 Published 10 years ago:  A suicide bomber attacked a police checkpoint in Peshawar, killing 11 including journalist Mehboob Shah Afridi, and wounding 21 others.

School massacre video game withdrawn after social media backlash

School massacre video game withdrawn after social media backlash

 Published 10 years ago:  A video game based on the Peshawar school attack has been withdrawn after public outcry over its insensitivity and poor execution.

NPC initiates 'Kitchen Package' for members facing financial problems

NPC initiates 'Kitchen Package' for members facing financial problems

 Published 10 years ago:  The National Press Club launches a 'Kitchen Package' to assist members facing financial hardships due to joblessness or delayed salaries.

YouTube back on in Pakistan

YouTube back on in Pakistan

 Published 10 years ago:  YouTube has been unblocked in Pakistan after over three years, allowing access to the localized version for users across the country.

Progressive Panel victorious in LPC polls

Progressive Panel victorious in LPC polls

 Published 10 years ago:  The Progressive Panel achieved a clean sweep in the Lahore Press Club elections, marking a significant victory in local journalism leadership.

Journalist shot dead in D.I.Khan

Journalist shot dead in D.I.Khan

 Published 10 years ago:  A journalist was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Dera Ismail Khan, raising concerns over press safety in the region.

Moroccan journalist released after 10 months in prison

Moroccan journalist released after 10 months in prison

 Published 10 years ago:  Moroccan journalist Hicham Mansouri has been released after a 10-month prison sentence in a politically charged case involving adultery allegations.

President NPC names chairpersons of three committees

President NPC names chairpersons of three committees

 Published 10 years ago:  Shakeel Anjum, President of the National Press Club, has announced new chairpersons for three committees aimed at enhancing member services.

PEMRA serves notice on Samaa

PEMRA serves notice on Samaa

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA issues a notice to Samaa Television for sensationalizing news about Imran Khan, impacting both the political figure and an affected woman.

Sindh Police to make plan for security of news organizations

Sindh Police to make plan for security of news organizations

 Published 10 years ago:  Sindh police plan to develop security measures for news organizations after a meeting with media house representatives to address safety concerns.

Washington Post journalist reportedly freed by Iran

Washington Post journalist reportedly freed by Iran

 Published 10 years ago:  Jason Rezaian, a Washington Post journalist, was reportedly freed by Iran in a prisoner swap ahead of finalizing a nuclear deal with world powers.

Attack on TV station highlights perils facing freedom of expression: AI

Attack on TV station highlights perils facing freedom of expression: AI

 Published 10 years ago:  The grenade attack on ARY TV highlights the increasing dangers faced by media workers in Pakistan, amplifying concerns over freedom of expression.

PFUJ condemns attack on news outlet, calls for arrests of terrorists

PFUJ condemns attack on news outlet, calls for arrests of terrorists

 Published 10 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the recent attack on ARY News and urges the government to enhance security measures for media personnel and establishments.

YouTube launches Pakistani version, paving way for ban to be lifted

YouTube launches Pakistani version, paving way for ban to be lifted

 Published 10 years ago:  Google has launched a localized YouTube version in Pakistan, possibly leading to the lifting of a long-standing ban due to blasphemous content.

Al-Jazeera pulls plug on struggling US news channel

Al-Jazeera pulls plug on struggling US news channel

 Published 10 years ago:  Al-Jazeera America will close on April 30 due to poor viewership and financial sustainability issues after significant investment and effort.

Raid on journalist's home latest act of intimidation, says Human Rights Watch

Raid on journalist's home latest act of intimidation, says Human Rights Watch

 Published 10 years ago:  Human Rights Watch condemns the raid on journalist Salman Masood's home as a troubling act of government intimidation against critical media voices.

Kuwait passes law tightening online media controls

Kuwait passes law tightening online media controls

 Published 10 years ago:  Kuwait's parliament has enacted a law regulating online media, raising concerns about freedom of speech and expression across the Gulf state.

Journalists protest attack on ARY office

Journalists protest attack on ARY office

 Published 10 years ago:  Journalists organized a protest against the terror attack on ARY News office, highlighting the government's failure to ensure media security.

CPJ condemns attack on ARY News office, calls for prompt investigation

CPJ condemns attack on ARY News office, calls for prompt investigation

 Published 10 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns a grenade attack on ARY News in Islamabad, calling for a thorough investigation into the violence.

Gunmen attack ARY News office in Islamabad, one injured

Gunmen attack ARY News office in Islamabad, one injured

 Published 10 years ago:  Gunmen attacked ARY News office in Islamabad, injuring a staff member during the incident linked to the coverage of the Pakistan Army's operations.

Dr Shahid Masood returns to ARY

Dr Shahid Masood returns to ARY

 Published 10 years ago:  Dr. Shahid Masood is set to return to ARY News Television, welcomed back by CEO Salman Iqbal, marking his reentry into the media industry.

Court rejects injunction application on NPC polls

Court rejects injunction application on NPC polls

 Published 10 years ago:  A court has dismissed an application to nullify the recent NPC elections, affirming they were conducted according to the proper procedure.

Rangers raid Islamabad home of The Nation Resident Editor

Rangers raid Islamabad home of The Nation Resident Editor

 Published 10 years ago:  Paramilitary Rangers raided the home of journalist Salman Masood in Islamabad, sparking outrage among the media community over the operation.

Iran arrests journalists, bans newspaper ahead of elections

Iran arrests journalists, bans newspaper ahead of elections

 Published 10 years ago:  Iranian authorities have arrested journalists and banned the newspaper Bahar ahead of legislative elections, raising concerns over press freedom.

IFJ women move forward struggle for gender equality

IFJ women move forward struggle for gender equality

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ Gender Council conference in Morocco focused on gender equality and media, discussing women's empowerment and advocacy strategies.

PEMRA in bid to settle BOL staff salary issue

PEMRA in bid to settle BOL staff salary issue

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA is working with the Information Ministry to resolve BOL News staff salary issues following a directive from the Islamabad High Court.