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Tariq Mateen to lodge complaint with police following threats
Published 11 years ago: Tariq Mateen plans to file a police complaint after receiving threats from banned outfits over his program on seminaries' reforms.
PTA could initiate legal action against Geo-Jang Group over SMS lucky draw scheme
Published 11 years ago: The PTA plans legal action against Geo-Jang Group for an illegal SMS lucky draw scheme violating regulations and lacking prior approval.
IFJ publishes report on journalists and media staff killed in 2014
Published 11 years ago: The IFJ reports 118 journalist killings in 2014, highlighting alarming violence and the need for enhanced safety measures in journalism.
PTV retracts ad after receiving around 30,000 job applications
Published 11 years ago: PTV received 30,000 job applications but has halted recruitment due to an overload of applicants and stated vacancies.
Geo, Talat apologize for guest's controversial comments
Published 11 years ago: Geo News and anchor Talat Hussain have apologized for controversial remarks made by guest Ahmad Ludhyanvi regarding the Shia community.
Dunya News reporter survives gun attack
Published 11 years ago: Dunya News reporter Munawwar Allam survives a gun attack in Karachi, spurring demands for journalist safety and accountability for the assailants.
Reuters bureau chief died due to blockage of respiratory tract: autopsy report
Published 11 years ago: An autopsy report reveals Reuters bureau chief Maria Golovnina died from a blockage in her respiratory tract, with notable signs of distress.
PBC proposes Rs4,000 radio tax on registration of new vehicles
Published 11 years ago: PBC proposes a Rs4,000 radio tax on new vehicle registrations to address financial hardships and support pension payments.
MQM stages protest against ARY News
Published 11 years ago: MQM protests against ARY News in Karachi, condemning allegedly biased comments about party leader Altaf Hussain and urging a boycott of the channel.
Malik Riaz and 92 News in legal tit for tat
Published 11 years ago: Malik Riaz sends a Rs1 billion legal notice to 92 News for defamation over allegations of tax evasion and denying housing to thousands.
Parliamentary panel urges government to approve Right to Information Bill
Published 11 years ago: A parliamentary panel in Pakistan urged the government to expedite the passage of the Right to Information Bill and PEMRA's code of conduct.
Maria Golovnina was widely loved for her courage, professionalism
Published 11 years ago: Maria Golovnina, a beloved Reuters journalist known for her courage and professionalism, tragically passed away in Islamabad at age 34.
Jasmeen Manzoor to join BOL News
Published 11 years ago: Jasmeen Manzoor is set to join BOL News as Senior Executive Vice President in March, following negotiations with BOL management.
Egypt postpones retrial of two Al-Jazeera journalists
Published 11 years ago: Egypt postpones the retrial of Al-Jazeera journalists facing terror-related charges to March 8 amidst widespread criticism from human rights groups.
Reuters bureau chief found dead in Islamabad
Published 11 years ago: Maria Golovnina, Reuters Bureau Chief for Pakistan and Afghanistan, was found dead in Islamabad under mysterious circumstances on Monday.
Ministry of Information seeks Rs919 million for 2015-16
Published 11 years ago: The Ministry of Information has requested Rs919 million for 43 projects including PTV, PBC, and others in the upcoming budget.
Geo-Jang Group dissociates itself from tweets/retweets of staff
Published 11 years ago: The Geo-Jang Group has distanced itself from sensitive tweets by staff, citing impacts on credibility and a new social media policy in progress.
Speakers call for empowering PEMRA; say institution for training journalists needed
Published 11 years ago: Senior journalists advocate for empowering PEMRA and establishing a training institution to enhance journalistic standards in Pakistan.
Pique print edition closes
Published 11 years ago: Sheikh Waqqas Akram has closed the print edition of Pique and launched a quarterly magazine, Pique Defence Review, focused on security and defense.
Samaa appoints Khalid Azim as Islamabad Bureau Chief
Published 11 years ago: Khalid Azim has been appointed as the new Islamabad Bureau Chief of Samaa TV, filling a vacant position after Ibrahim Raja's departure.
University helps traumatized journalists
Published 11 years ago: A team in Pakistan is addressing the stigma of mental health to support journalists traumatized by their coverage of terrorist attacks.
PTI ends boycott of Geo News
Published 11 years ago: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has officially ended its boycott of Geo News after eight-and-a-half months, as confirmed by central leader Shafqat Mahmood.
PEMRA directed to act against TV channels showing live cricket feed illegally
Published 11 years ago: The Senate committee has urged PEMRA to take action against channels illegally airing cricket feeds under the guise of discussions.
Quetta Press Club receives threatening letter
Published 11 years ago: Quetta Press Club received a threatening letter from Fidayan-e-Islam, demanding a ban on Christian members and warning of a potential bombing.
PM Nawaz says media should forget ratings for two years
Published 11 years ago: PM Nawaz Sharif calls for media responsibility during critical times, urging channels to prioritize ethics over ratings for two years.
Malik Riaz announces Rs10m for Karachi Press Club
Published 11 years ago: Malik Riaz has pledged Rs10 million to the Karachi Press Club for the welfare of journalists and their families amid ongoing challenges.
Egypt frees two Al Jazeera journalists on bail
Published 11 years ago: Two Al Jazeera journalists jailed in Egypt for aiding terrorism were released on bail after over 400 days, but the case remains pending.
Pakistan ranked 159 out of 180 on media freedom index
Published 11 years ago: Pakistan ranks 159 out of 180 countries on the media freedom index, reflecting a significant decline in press freedom due to extremist influences.

