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Mubashar accuses ARY of running Indian shows excessively

Mubashar accuses ARY of running Indian shows excessively

 Published 11 years ago:  Mubasher Lucman criticizes ARY News for exceeding Indian show quotas and failing to adhere to PEMRA's content regulations.

Nabeel joins BOL Entertainment as President, CEO

Nabeel joins BOL Entertainment as President, CEO

 Published 11 years ago:  Nabeel joins BOL Entertainment as President and CEO, marking a significant milestone in his career and in Pakistan's entertainment landscape.

DW-Urdu stops broadcasting after over 50 years

DW-Urdu stops broadcasting after over 50 years

 Published 11 years ago:  Deutsche Welle-Urdu ceases broadcasting after over 50 years, continuing to publish Urdu news online across various topics.

Egypt court orders retrial of jailed Jazeera reporters

Egypt court orders retrial of jailed Jazeera reporters

 Published 11 years ago:  Egypt's top court has ordered a retrial for three Al-Jazeera reporters imprisoned for aiding the Muslim Brotherhood, amid renewed diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Bukhar Shah Bacha elected President of Peshawar Press Club

Bukhar Shah Bacha elected President of Peshawar Press Club

 Published 11 years ago:  Syed Bukhar Shah Bacha elected as President of Peshawar Press Club, winning with 188 votes against 177 for his opponent.

KP Police arrest alleged killer of VOA correspondent

KP Police arrest alleged killer of VOA correspondent

 Published 11 years ago:  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police arrest Irfan Khurasani, the alleged killer of VOA correspondent Mukarram Khan Aatif, along with two accomplices in Charsadda.

IFJ says Pakistan most dangerous country for journalists

IFJ says Pakistan most dangerous country for journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ declares Pakistan as the most dangerous nation for journalists, citing a surge in violence and impunity for crimes against media workers.

2014 the worst in a decade for journalists: PFUJ

2014 the worst in a decade for journalists: PFUJ

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ declares 2014 the worst year in a decade for journalists, with 14 lives claimed amidst rampant violence and lack of accountability.

Farhan Shabbir joins BOL News

Farhan Shabbir joins BOL News

 Published 11 years ago:  Farhan Muhammad Shabbir, formerly of ARY News, joins BOL News as senior content manager and anchorperson, enhancing the channel's editorial team.

Fox, Sky and some others wrapping up Pakistan operations

Fox, Sky and some others wrapping up Pakistan operations

 Published 11 years ago:  NayaTel subscribers will lose access to channels like Fox News and Sky News in Pakistan starting January 1, as these channels cease operations.

Geo apologizes for hate speech on Aamir Liaquat show

Geo apologizes for hate speech on Aamir Liaquat show

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo Television apologized for anti-Ahmadi remarks during Aamir Liaquat's show, acknowledging a breach of conduct and promoting tolerance.

Arshad Ansari stays LPC President

Arshad Ansari stays LPC President

 Published 11 years ago:  Arshad Ansari was re-elected as President of the Lahore Press Club, earning 989 votes in a decisive victory over Najam Ali Khan.

PEMRA, broadcasters asked to devise strategy to air public service messages

PEMRA, broadcasters asked to devise strategy to air public service messages

 Published 11 years ago:  PEMRA and broadcasters are urged to ensure 10% of TV programming is allocated to public service messages, addressing key issues in media strategy.

Ex-Dawn staffer Sulaiman Meenai passes away

Ex-Dawn staffer Sulaiman Meenai passes away

 Published 11 years ago:  Sulaiman A. Meenai, esteemed journalist and ex-Dawn staffer, passed away at 85 in Karachi after a brief illness, leaving a legacy of impactful editorials.

Capital TV set to launch website

Capital TV set to launch website

 Published 11 years ago:  Capital TV will launch its new website in January, offering a unique blend of news, features, blogs, and opinion articles.

Shahryar Khan re-elected NPC President

Shahryar Khan re-elected NPC President

 Published 11 years ago:  Shahryar Khan has been re-elected as President of the National Press Club Islamabad, leading the Journalist Panel to victory in the annual elections.

The Democrats sweep Karachi Press Club polls

The Democrats sweep Karachi Press Club polls

 Published 11 years ago:  The Democrats won all positions in the Karachi Press Club elections, with Fazil Jamili elected as president and a strong voter turnout.

Government's strong message to terrorists through TV ads

Government's strong message to terrorists through TV ads

 Published 11 years ago:  The government sends a resolute message against terrorism through strong television ads, emphasizing unity and commitment to a terrorism-free Pakistan.

Lahore Press Club prepares for polls

Lahore Press Club prepares for polls

 Published 11 years ago:  Lahore Press Club is set to hold its annual elections on December 29, featuring a contest between the Journalist Panel and Progressive Panel.

BOL hires former Geo bureau chief

BOL hires former Geo bureau chief

 Published 11 years ago:  Faysal Aziz Khan, the former bureau chief of Geo News, has joined BOL News as senior executive vice president, enhancing BOL's media presence.

For 79% Pakistanis TV news channels main source of info: survey

For 79% Pakistanis TV news channels main source of info: survey

 Published 11 years ago:  According to a Gallup Pakistan survey, 79% of Pakistanis rely on TV news channels as their primary source of information for national and international news.

A media gone berserk

A media gone berserk

 Published 11 years ago:  The Pakistani media's irresponsible coverage of traumatic events often endangers citizens' lives and overlooks ethical responsibilities.

Karachi Press Club polls on December 27

Karachi Press Club polls on December 27

 Published 11 years ago:  Karachi Press Club will conduct its annual elections on December 27, with two panels competing for key positions.

Work-related: 60 journos killed worldwide in 2014, among them three Pakistanis: CPJ

Work-related: 60 journos killed worldwide in 2014, among them three Pakistanis: CPJ

 Published 11 years ago:  In 2014, 60 journalists were killed globally, including three from Pakistan, with Syria being the deadliest country for the press.

Minister says media should blacklist terrorists

Minister says media should blacklist terrorists

 Published 11 years ago:  Federal Interior Minister urges media to blacklist terrorists and create a code of conduct to curb the misuse of media by extremist groups.

Taliban threaten media of dire consequences

Taliban threaten media of dire consequences

 Published 11 years ago:  Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan threatens media over coverage refusal, accusing them of ignoring militant casualties and warns of dire consequences.

Six elected NPC office-bearers unopposed

Six elected NPC office-bearers unopposed

 Published 11 years ago:  Six office-bearers of the National Press Club were elected unopposed as main opposition groups boycotted the annual elections.

NewsOne journalist survives attack by gunmen, wife critically injured

NewsOne journalist survives attack by gunmen, wife critically injured

 Published 11 years ago:  Zeeshan Shamsi, a NewsOne journalist, survives a gun attack while his wife is critically injured in Sialkot, prompting nationwide condemnation.