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Spokesman says Geo faces closure, points finger at ISI

Spokesman says Geo faces closure, points finger at ISI

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo TV faces imminent closure after a loss of Rs5 billion, with allegations against the ISI for its role in the shutdown.

Russian journalist murdered in Eastern Ukraine

Russian journalist murdered in Eastern Ukraine

 Published 11 years ago:  Russian journalist Andrei Stenin has been found murdered in eastern Ukraine, prompting calls for investigations into the attack on media workers.

IFJ dismayed by barbaric murder of second US journalist

IFJ dismayed by barbaric murder of second US journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the barbaric murder of American journalist Steven Sotloff and calls for better protection for journalists in Iraq and Syria.

Legal notice served on ARY trio

Legal notice served on ARY trio

 Published 11 years ago:  A legal notice has been filed against ARY executives for defamation by prominent journalists, demanding significant monetary compensation.

Ailing Geo seeks parliamentarians help

Ailing Geo seeks parliamentarians help

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo Television Network seeks support from parliamentarians as it struggles with reduced transmissions and significant financial losses.

ISIS beheads another American journalist

ISIS beheads another American journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  Steven Sotloff, an American journalist, has reportedly been beheaded by ISIS in a video, marking another tragic loss of life amid ongoing violence.

Honor for Pakistani journalist Reema Abbasi

Honor for Pakistani journalist Reema Abbasi

 Published 11 years ago:  Reema Abbasi, a Pakistani journalist, wins best literary personality at the Rajiv Gandhi Excellence Awards for her book on historic temples in Pakistan.

Troops clear PTV building of protesters, transmission resumes

Troops clear PTV building of protesters, transmission resumes

 Published 11 years ago:  Troops cleared the PTV building of anti-government protesters, restoring transmission after a brief occupation and clashes with police.

Journalists protest murder of colleagues

Journalists protest murder of colleagues

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalists in Quetta rally against the murder of three colleagues, demanding justice and accountability for ongoing targeted killings.

PFUJ seeks action against ministers, IG Islamabad

PFUJ seeks action against ministers, IG Islamabad

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ demands action against ministers and IG Islamabad for police violence against media during PTI and PAT protests, citing injuries and damages.

Protesters attack Geo offices in Islamabad

Protesters attack Geo offices in Islamabad

 Published 11 years ago:  Protesters attacked Geo News offices in Islamabad, escalating political tensions amid demands for Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's resignation.

Punjab Police targets media workers, several injured

Punjab Police targets media workers, several injured

 Published 11 years ago:  Punjab Police attacked media teams during clashes with protesters, injuring several journalists and damaging equipment during the unrest.

Mashriq employee shot dead in Mardan

Mashriq employee shot dead in Mardan

 Published 11 years ago:  Ihsan Ali, a 28-year-old employee of Urdu daily Mashriq, was shot dead in Mardan, becoming the sixth media worker killed this year.

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalist Irshad Mastoi was killed in a Quetta shooting that also claimed two other lives, raising concerns over journalist safety in Pakistan.

Kidnappers free American journalist

Kidnappers free American journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  American journalist Peter Theo Curtis was freed by Al Qaeda-linked militants in Syria after being held since 2012, with Qatar's assistance.

Courageous and Ethical Journalism Award for Asma

Courageous and Ethical Journalism Award for Asma

 Published 11 years ago:  Asma Shirazi receives the 2014 Peter Mackler Award for her courageous and ethical journalism at the National Press Club in Washington DC.

Afghanistan orders New York Times reporter to leave

Afghanistan orders New York Times reporter to leave

 Published 11 years ago:  Afghanistan has ordered the New York Times reporter Matthew Rosenberg to leave the country due to concerns over national security after his article.

IFJ condemns brutal murder of American journalist

IFJ condemns brutal murder of American journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the brutal beheading of American journalist James Foley by ISIS, calling for action to protect journalists against violence.

IFJ, PFUJ concerned over political violence targeting journalists

IFJ, PFUJ concerned over political violence targeting journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  IFJ and PFUJ express concern over violence against journalists in Pakistan, urging political leaders to respect media roles and ensure safety.

Islamic State beheads US journalist

Islamic State beheads US journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  Islamic State released a video claiming to show the beheading of US journalist James Foley, sparking outrage and verification efforts from the White House.

Dawn appoints ombudsman

Dawn appoints ombudsman

 Published 11 years ago:  Dawn appoints an internal ombudsman to enhance media accountability, becoming the second newspaper in Pakistan to implement this mechanism.

Sami resigns from Dunya TV

Sami resigns from Dunya TV

 Published 11 years ago:  Sami Ibrahim resigns from Dunya TV after over a decade, stating it was time to move on from his role as host of Top Story.

Photojournalist's killer sentenced to death

Photojournalist's killer sentenced to death

 Published 11 years ago:  The killer of photojournalist Anja Niedrignhaus was sentenced to death in Afghanistan, marking a significant stand against media violence.

BOL launch delayed

BOL launch delayed

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News Television's launch has been delayed until October due to administrative reasons, pushing back its initial August 14 date.

IFJ demands release of ARY reporter

IFJ demands release of ARY reporter

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ call for the release of ARY journalist Faizullah Khan jailed in Afghanistan after crossing the border without proper documentation.

An intrepid journalist: Dawn pays tributes to Majid Nizami

An intrepid journalist: Dawn pays tributes to Majid Nizami

 Published 11 years ago:  Dawn pays tribute to Majid Nizami, an influential journalist whose contributions significantly shaped Pakistan's media landscape.

Kamran Khan joins Geo bitter rival BOL

Kamran Khan joins Geo bitter rival BOL

 Published 11 years ago:  Kamran Khan leaves Geo Television to join BOL Media Group as President and Editor-in-Chief, signaling major shifts in Pakistan's media landscape.

Case against Geo TV over sacrilegious content quashed

Case against Geo TV over sacrilegious content quashed

 Published 11 years ago:  An anti-terrorism court has quashed a blasphemy case against Geo TV, clearing the management and host involved in the May morning show incident.