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Islamabad High Court Journalists Association elects office-bearers

Islamabad High Court Journalists Association elects office-bearers

 Published 11 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court Journalists Association has elected its new office-bearers, led by President Awais Khan Yousafzai, for a one-year term.

Supreme Court suspends IHC decision on Mubashir Lucman

Supreme Court suspends IHC decision on Mubashir Lucman

 Published 11 years ago:  The Supreme Court has suspended the Islamabad High Court's decision restricting Mubashir Lucman from conducting any programs, citing lack of representation.

TV fee of Rs35 to stay, NA told

TV fee of Rs35 to stay, NA told

 Published 11 years ago:  The National Assembly confirmed that the Rs35 TV fee will remain, exempting religious institutions from this charge.

Mubasher Lucman ends television career

Mubasher Lucman ends television career

 Published 11 years ago:  Mubashir Lucman announces his retirement from television after a court ruling banning him from hosting programs, amid ongoing controversy.

Court bars Lucman from conducting programs

Court bars Lucman from conducting programs

 Published 11 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has prohibited Mubashir Lucman from hosting programs due to ongoing complaints against him and a lack of action from authorities.

Dawn undecided on layout?

Dawn undecided on layout?

 Published 11 years ago:  Dawn newspaper has announced new layout changes in response to reader feedback, including a return to the previous vertical editorial format.

Rana Mubashir joins Express News

Rana Mubashir joins Express News

 Published 11 years ago:  Rana Mubashir joins Express News with a new show, Suno, amid timing confusion for its debut airing.

US expresses concern over space for media freedom in Pakistan

US expresses concern over space for media freedom in Pakistan

 Published 11 years ago:  The US State Department expresses concern over media freedom in Pakistan following the suspension of Geo TV's broadcast license for 15 days.

Geo sues ISI for defamation

Geo sues ISI for defamation

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo News is suing the ISI for defamation amidst allegations of being anti-state in an unprecedented legal move in Pakistan.

Ban on Geo is attack on press freedom: AI

Ban on Geo is attack on press freedom: AI

 Published 11 years ago:  Amnesty International condemns the suspension of Geo TV in Pakistan as a severe violation of press freedom and an attack on free expression.

Geo banned for 15 days; fined Rs 10m

Geo banned for 15 days; fined Rs 10m

 Published 11 years ago:  PEMRA has suspended Geo News' license for 15 days and imposed a fine of Rs 10 million following allegations against the ISI and its chief.

Newspaper vans latest targets of anti-media violence

Newspaper vans latest targets of anti-media violence

 Published 11 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns recent attacks on journalists and newspaper distribution in Pakistan, escalating media intimidation and violence.

President rules out restrictions on media

President rules out restrictions on media

 Published 11 years ago:  President Mamnoon Hussain emphasizes that the government will not impose media restrictions, calling for a code of conduct from media outlets.

Satire dies: Columnist Masood Hasan leaves for his heavenly abode

Satire dies: Columnist Masood Hasan leaves for his heavenly abode

 Published 11 years ago:  Renowned columnist Masood Hasan, known for his satirical writings, passed away at 72, marking a significant loss for Pakistani journalism.

Masked men attack and injure Jang resident editor

Masked men attack and injure Jang resident editor

 Published 11 years ago:  Masked assailants brutally attacked Zafar Aheer, resident editor of Daily Jang, leaving him injured and in shock after a terrifying ordeal.

Dawn errs with numbers again

Dawn errs with numbers again

 Published 11 years ago:  Dawn newspaper corrects its report on the cost of a luxury apartment in Islamabad, revealing an error of an extra zero in the quoted price.

Controversial 'aalim' leaving Geo

Controversial 'aalim' leaving Geo

 Published 11 years ago:  Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain is leaving Geo TV after nearly two years, sparking rumors of a move to Express Group amid controversial remarks.

Information Minister opposes closure of any media outlet

Information Minister opposes closure of any media outlet

 Published 11 years ago:  Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid opposes media outlet closures, emphasizing the need for solutions to current electronic media challenges.

Hamid Mir sticks to his stance, distances himself from Geo apology

Hamid Mir sticks to his stance, distances himself from Geo apology

 Published 11 years ago:  Hamid Mir reaffirms his criticism of the ISI while distancing himself from Geo's apology over the April attack, asserting he awaits justice.

Finally, Geo apologizes for ISI blunder

Finally, Geo apologizes for ISI blunder

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo Television Network has issued an apology for its erroneous coverage regarding the ISI's alleged involvement in the attack on presenter Hamid Mir.

No realization of Pakistani journalists working in war zone: veteran editor

No realization of Pakistani journalists working in war zone: veteran editor

 Published 11 years ago:  Veteran editor Muhammad Ziauddin highlights the dangers faced by Pakistani journalists in a war zone, stressing the need for editorial responsibility.

Numbers hit back at Dawn

Numbers hit back at Dawn

 Published 11 years ago:  A significant reporting error on the number of Pakistani prisoners in Saudi Arabia has sparked controversy and calls for accuracy in journalistic practices.

Ziauddin calls for revisiting cross media ownership

Ziauddin calls for revisiting cross media ownership

 Published 11 years ago:  Ziauddin advocates for revisiting cross media ownership in Pakistan to promote autonomy in PEMRA and ensure fair hiring practices in media.

Cable operators served notice for blocking Geo Television

Cable operators served notice for blocking Geo Television

 Published 11 years ago:  PEMRA has issued notices to cable operators for illegally blocking Geo Television and summoned officials for airing objectionable content.

Government acts as ARY exposes 'illicit activities' at Quaid's mausoleum

Government acts as ARY exposes 'illicit activities' at Quaid's mausoleum

 Published 11 years ago:  The government cancels a security contract after ARY exposes illicit activities at Quaid-e-Azam's mausoleum involving agency employees.

Karachi journalists protest Geo ban

Karachi journalists protest Geo ban

 Published 11 years ago:  Karachi journalists protest outside PEMRA demanding the resumption of Geo Television's transmission across affected cities.

Daily Express appoints Amjad Aziz as Peshawar Resident Editor

Daily Express appoints Amjad Aziz as Peshawar Resident Editor

 Published 11 years ago:  Amjad Aziz Malik has been appointed as the Resident Editor of Urdu Daily Express in Peshawar, bringing extensive journalism experience.

No complaints against airing of Indian movies, Senate told

No complaints against airing of Indian movies, Senate told

 Published 11 years ago:  Senate finds no complaints against airing Indian movies on cable TV networks in Pakistan, confirming viewer demand and regulatory compliance.