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Faiz Paracha parts ways with Samaa, joins Abb Takk
Published 11 years ago: Faiz Paracha has left Samaa TV after three years to join Abb Takk TV as an economic correspondent, focusing on economy, energy, and telecom sectors.
BOL News hires seasoned journalist Ghulam Abbas Shah
Published 11 years ago: BOL News has appointed Ghulam Abbas Shah as Senior News Manager, bringing experienced leadership to its news team ahead of launch.
Hamid Mir may leave Pakistan
Published 11 years ago: Hamid Mir faces pressure from state institutions to leave Pakistan, but he is resisting while advocating for media freedom and human rights.
Mishal bags Broadcaster of the Year award
Published 11 years ago: Mishal Husain wins the Broadcaster of the Year award at the London Press Club awards, recognized for her significant contributions to journalism.
Dawn Marketing Director killed in Karachi
Published 11 years ago: Masood Hamid, Director Marketing of Pakistan Herald Publications Limited, was murdered in Karachi, leaving a significant impact on the media community.
Memes, immoral messages on social media could land you in jail
Published 11 years ago: A new bill in Pakistan could criminalize memes and online expressions deemed 'obscene' or 'immoral', raising concerns over freedom of speech.
Cancer-hit journalist seeks financial assistance
Published 11 years ago: Cancer-hit journalist Abdul Shakoor seeks financial assistance for his treatment and that of his children's education amid salary stoppage.
Ex-Din News bureau chief accuses police of hatching murder conspiracy against him
Published 11 years ago: Bilal Yamin, ex-Din News bureau chief, claims police are plotting his murder amid his judicial remand for alleged political retaliation.
Government spent Rs450 million on advertisements to counter sit-in
Published 11 years ago: The PML-N government allocated Rs450 million from public funds for media campaigns against PTI and PAT sit-ins to mitigate their impact.
Mirza new Managing Director at Geo News
Published 11 years ago: Yousaf Baig Mirza has been appointed Managing Director at Geo News, succeeding Azhar Abbas who moved to BOL News in 2013.
Oxfam forms group of 35 journalists to highlight climate change issues
Published 11 years ago: Oxfam has launched a group of 35 journalists to address climate change and food security issues in Pakistan, offering support for impactful reporting.
Geo-Jang Group offers to appear before judicial commission
Published 11 years ago: Mir Ibrahim Rahman of Independent Media Corporation has agreed to appear before a judicial commission investigating 2013 elections rigging allegations.
Newspaper reporter 'worst job of 2015'
Published 11 years ago: A new report from CareerCast.com has ranked newspaper journalist as the worst job of 2015 due to declining readership and advertising revenue.
Dacoity in Media Town
Published 11 years ago: Three dacoits robbed a journalist's house in Media Town, taking Rs100,000 and injuring his family during the incident.
Convict in Wali Khan Babar murder challenges his death sentence
Published 11 years ago: Faisal Mehmood challenges his death sentence for the murder of journalist Wali Khan Babar in Sindh High Court, citing illegal sentencing procedures.
IFJ calls for release of 13 journalists in Egypt
Published 11 years ago: The IFJ demands the release of 13 journalists sentenced to life in prison by an Egyptian court for allegedly spreading false information.
Four former Daily Times staffers get arrears after two years of litigation
Published 11 years ago: Four former Daily Times employees have successfully received their overdue salaries totaling Rs0.7 million after a protracted legal battle.
BOL News starts hiring reporting team in Islamabad
Published 11 years ago: BOL News has begun hiring its reporting team in Islamabad, starting with Aamir Saeed Abbasi as the first correspondent for the bureau.
The Express Tribune removes Fahd Husain's article from website
Published 11 years ago: The Express Tribune has taken down Fahd Husain's provocative article following requests from a government official due to its offensive remarks about Arab leaders.
Security personnel thrash The Nation reporter
Published 11 years ago: Security personnel assaulted a reporter from The Nation in Karachi over a dispute during a routine check, sparking outrage among journalists!
Omar Quraishi to join ARY News as head of web, digital content
Published 11 years ago: Omar R. Quraishi, a prominent journalist, joins ARY News as head of web and digital content to enhance its online presence and social media outreach.
The Express Tribune turns five
Published 11 years ago: The Express Tribune celebrates five years of challenging journalism norms and attracting a diverse readership in Pakistan.
Egypt sentences three journalists to life in prison
Published 11 years ago: A Cairo court sentenced three journalists to life in prison for their coverage of political unrest, provoking international condemnation.
Saba Imtiaz's novel acquired for Bollywood adaptation
Published 11 years ago: Saba Imtiaz's novel 'Karachi, You're Killing Me!' has been acquired for a Bollywood adaptation by Abundantia Entertainment, promising a relatable story for women.
Reuters Iraq bureau chief threatened, denounced over story
Published 11 years ago: Reuters Iraq bureau chief Ned Parker has left Iraq following threats and denunciations over a report detailing human rights abuses in Tikrit.
Police beat up Express Tribune reporter
Published 11 years ago: Islamabad Police physically assaulted Express Tribune reporter Obaid Abbasi while he was covering a story at district courts, prompting outrage.
PRCS to impart first aid training to journalists
Published 11 years ago: Pakistan Red Crescent Society will provide first aid training to journalists in Rawalpindi and Islamabad to enhance their emergency response skills.
Saifan Khan to host program Benaqaab on Abb Takk
Published 11 years ago: Saifan Khan will host the investigative program Benaqaab on Abb Takk, airing weekdays at 7pm, aiming to reveal hidden truths in current affairs.

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