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National security cited in crackdown on journalism worldwide

National security cited in crackdown on journalism worldwide

 Published 10 years ago:  The global crackdown on journalism has intensified, with many journalists facing terror-related charges under the guise of national security measures.

Wild elephant kills journalist on duty in Sri Lanka

Wild elephant kills journalist on duty in Sri Lanka

 Published 10 years ago:  A Sri Lankan journalist was killed by a wild elephant while covering incidents in the North Central Province, highlighting journalist safety concerns.

Express Group and TV ratings company Medialogic trade accusations

Express Group and TV ratings company Medialogic trade accusations

 Published 10 years ago:  Medialogic alleges Express Media Group engaged in bribery to boost TV ratings, filing complaints and presenting evidence at a press conference.

Court directs PEMRA to ban Altaf Hussain from media

Court directs PEMRA to ban Altaf Hussain from media

 Published 10 years ago:  The Lahore High Court has instructed PEMRA to impose a ban on media featuring MQM leader Altaf Hussain due to his inflammatory remarks.

YouTube to provide viewability of ads to advertisers: FT

YouTube to provide viewability of ads to advertisers: FT

 Published 10 years ago:  YouTube will soon provide advertisers with viewability data on ads, addressing advertiser complaints and involving third-party verification groups.

Dutch journalist detained for second time in Turkey

Dutch journalist detained for second time in Turkey

 Published 10 years ago:  A Dutch journalist was detained in Turkey's southeast while protesting against violence in Kurdish regions, marking her second arrest in the country.

Egypt court releases full ruling in Al-Jazeera English case

Egypt court releases full ruling in Al-Jazeera English case

 Published 10 years ago:  An Egyptian court detailed its ruling sentencing three Al-Jazeera journalists to prison for airing false news linked to the Muslim Brotherhood.

Contractual PTV World employees prepare to move court

Contractual PTV World employees prepare to move court

 Published 10 years ago:  Contractual employees of PTV World plan to file a petition in the Islamabad High Court for job regularization due to unmet salary promises.

Fight between journalists and Punjab University's ICS intensifies

Fight between journalists and Punjab University's ICS intensifies

 Published 10 years ago:  Tensions rise between Punjab University's ICS and journalists over entry test irregularities and alleged discrimination against working media professionals.

Breakthrough in Bangladesh: more blogger killers arrested

Breakthrough in Bangladesh: more blogger killers arrested

 Published 10 years ago:  Recent arrests in Bangladesh have been made in connection with a series of machete murders targeting bloggers and journalists this year.

PFUJ disowns advertisement for housing scheme

PFUJ disowns advertisement for housing scheme

 Published 10 years ago:  The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists disowns an advertisement for a housing scheme in Islamabad, asserting no affiliation with it.

Sudanese journalist arrested in Saudi Arabia, faces deportation

Sudanese journalist arrested in Saudi Arabia, faces deportation

 Published 10 years ago:  A Sudanese journalist, Waleed al-Hussein al-Dood, faces potential deportation from Saudi Arabia after being detained for over a month without charges.

Turkey frees two British reporters held on terror charges

Turkey frees two British reporters held on terror charges

 Published 10 years ago:  Turkey has released two British reporters from Vice News held on terror charges, amidst ongoing concerns over press freedom in the country.

Testing Story: A new Dawn

Testing Story: A new Dawn

 Published 10 years ago:  Dawn unveils a modernized, leaner design aimed at adapting to the fast-changing media landscape, enhancing readability and visual appeal.

Senate committee expresses displeasure over media code of conduct

Senate committee expresses displeasure over media code of conduct

 Published 10 years ago:  The Senate committee expressed dissatisfaction with the new media code and demanded clarification from the information ministry on its draft.

Newspaper columnist kidnapped from her home in Nigeria

Newspaper columnist kidnapped from her home in Nigeria

 Published 10 years ago:  Nigerian columnist Donu Kogbara was kidnapped from her home in Port Harcourt, prompting calls for a swift investigation by authorities.

Geo appoints Raees Ansari as Lahore Bureau Chief

Geo appoints Raees Ansari as Lahore Bureau Chief

 Published 10 years ago:  Geo News has appointed Raees Ansari as their new Lahore Bureau Chief, replacing Khawar Naeem Hashmi who left for BOL earlier this year.

Fox News anchor sues Hasbro over toy hamster with her name

Fox News anchor sues Hasbro over toy hamster with her name

 Published 10 years ago:  Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner sues Hasbro for $5 million over a toy hamster using her name and likeness, claiming damage to her reputation.

More than five JAAG TV staffers forced to resign

More than five JAAG TV staffers forced to resign

 Published 10 years ago:  JAAG TV has forced over five staff members to resign, raising concerns about stability and management within the Karachi-based channel.

Turkey urged to release British journalists facing terror charges

Turkey urged to release British journalists facing terror charges

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ and EFJ call for the release of two British journalists detained in Turkey over unsubstantiated terror charges related to their reporting.

Azerbaijan jails top journalist for seven and a half years

Azerbaijan jails top journalist for seven and a half years

 Published 10 years ago:  Khadija Ismayilova, a leading journalist in Azerbaijan, has been sentenced to 7.5 years for corruption, in a case denounced as politically motivated.

Outrage after three journalists killed in Philippines

Outrage after three journalists killed in Philippines

 Published 10 years ago:  Three journalists have been killed in the Philippines, raising concerns over ongoing media violence and government inaction against impunity.

Police arrest suspected killers of three journalists

Police arrest suspected killers of three journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistani police have arrested two suspects in the murders of three journalists in Quetta, claiming ties to the Baluchistan Liberation Army.

Turkish court arrests British reporters on 'IS terror' charges

Turkish court arrests British reporters on 'IS terror' charges

 Published 10 years ago:  A Turkish court has remanded two British journalists in custody on terror charges linked to the Islamic State, raising concerns about press freedoms.

Australian, Thai journalists acquitted of defaming Thai navy

Australian, Thai journalists acquitted of defaming Thai navy

 Published 10 years ago:  An Australian journalist and his Thai colleague were acquitted in a defamation lawsuit related to refugee trafficking by Thailand's navy.

Award-winning Azeri journalist condemns state 'lies' at trial

Award-winning Azeri journalist condemns state 'lies' at trial

 Published 10 years ago:  Azeri journalist Khadija Ismayilova denounces government lies during her trial for corruption, highlighting the crackdown on independent media in Azerbaijan.

Nearly 1000 journalists to attend Global Investigative Journalism Conference

Nearly 1000 journalists to attend Global Investigative Journalism Conference

 Published 10 years ago:  The 9th Global Investigative Journalism Conference in Lillehammer will host nearly 1000 journalists from around the world for training and networking.

Ex-cop arrested in Mexican journalist's slaying

Ex-cop arrested in Mexican journalist's slaying

 Published 10 years ago:  Authorities arrested former police officer Abraham Torres in connection with the brutal slaying of journalist Ruben Espinosa and four others.