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Welcome to our Newsroom, your one-stop destination for the latest stories meticulously curated and refined by our skilled sub-editors. This dynamic section features a diverse mix of news articles spanning some of our main categories, including Pakistan, World, Asia, Opportunities, and Women in Media. Stay updated with the most current and compelling stories, all in one place, as we bring you comprehensive coverage of the events and issues shaping the media world.

Jehan Pakistan fires senior editor

Jehan Pakistan fires senior editor

 Published 12 years ago:  Rana Tahir, senior editor of Jehan Pakistan, has been dismissed after refusing to lay off staff, sparking concerns over further job cuts.

When the top management takes all

When the top management takes all

 Published 12 years ago:  A critical look at the stark salary disparities in Pakistan's corporate world, highlighting the gap between top executives and ordinary workers.

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

 Published 12 years ago:  Michael Hastings, award-winning journalist known for his impactful reporting, tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 33.

Job cuts at Jehan Pakistan

Job cuts at Jehan Pakistan

 Published 12 years ago:  Jehan Pakistan is undergoing significant job cuts less than eight months after its launch, affecting multiple staff members and management.

Publisher ordered to appear in court

Publisher ordered to appear in court

 Published 12 years ago:  Justice Ijaz Ahmed orders publisher Yasmin Majeed of Ash-Sharq International to appear in court over contempt of court allegations involving false advertisements.

Fresh round of sackings at Rohi TV

Fresh round of sackings at Rohi TV

 Published 12 years ago:  Rohi TV management terminates 13 production team members and lays off additional staff as part of a major restructuring effort.

The News journalist lands top fellowship

The News journalist lands top fellowship

 Published 12 years ago:  Maria Kamal of The News has received the 2013 Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists Fellowship, a prestigious opportunity for journalists.

Yet to go on air channel causes a stir

Yet to go on air channel causes a stir

 Published 12 years ago:  A new television channel in Pakistan, BOL, is stirring the media industry with enticing employee benefits and competitive salaries.

Famed 'secret' fund abolished

Famed 'secret' fund abolished

 Published 12 years ago:  The government has abolished secret funds for 16 ministries, including the Information Ministry, effective from June 11, 2013.

PFUJ President elected IFJ adviser

PFUJ President elected IFJ adviser

 Published 12 years ago:  Pervaiz Shaukat, President of PFUJ, has been elected as an adviser to the IFJ during their World Congress in Dublin, marking a historic achievement for Pakistan.

Another feather in Umar Cheema's cap

Another feather in Umar Cheema's cap

 Published 12 years ago:  Umar Cheema, an investigative journalist, receives the 2013 Knight International Journalism Award for his courageous reporting in Pakistan.

Half of I. Coast's press suspended in 'clean up'

Half of I. Coast's press suspended in 'clean up'

 Published 12 years ago:  The Ivory Coast's press authority has suspended over half of its press industry in a bid to clean up sector violations and impose regulations.

BOL offers attractive packages, benefits

BOL offers attractive packages, benefits

 Published 12 years ago:  BOL, set to launch this year, offers exceptional packages and benefits to attract talent in the media industry.

36 scribes in capacity-building workshop

36 scribes in capacity-building workshop

 Published 12 years ago:  Thirty six journalists participated in a workshop focused on environmental issues and media capacity-building in Islamabad, enhancing their reporting skills.

Ex-PM media chief denies phone hacking charges

Ex-PM media chief denies phone hacking charges

 Published 12 years ago:  Former media chief Andy Coulson pleads not guilty to phone hacking charges amid continuing legal scrutiny over past misconduct in the UK press.

From 10 to 8: Pakistan impunity rate soars

From 10 to 8: Pakistan impunity rate soars

 Published 12 years ago:  Pakistan's impunity rate for journalist murders has surged to 8th place, highlighting ongoing violence and lack of prosecutions against perpetrators.

Times promises complete entertainment

Times promises complete entertainment

 Published 12 years ago:  Times, the new television channel launched by the Express Media Group, promises complete entertainment for all viewers with diverse programming.

Rohi moving head office to Lahore

Rohi moving head office to Lahore

 Published 12 years ago:  Rohi TV is moving its headquarters from Islamabad to Lahore amid staff layoffs and internal discord within the organization.

Justice eludes slain Pakistani journalists

Justice eludes slain Pakistani journalists

 Published 12 years ago:  On the anniversary of Saleem Shahzad's murder, calls for investigation into Pakistani journalist killings intensify amid ongoing impunity.

Qatar govt backs tighter online media codes

Qatar govt backs tighter online media codes

 Published 12 years ago:  Qatar's government has endorsed new Internet codes enhancing controls over online news and commentary amid rising tensions in the Gulf region.

Workshop trekkies and online mullahs

Workshop trekkies and online mullahs

 Published 12 years ago:  The article critiques the ineffectiveness of workshops attended by journalists and the rise of online mullahs influencing social media in Pakistan.

Two years on, no trace of Shahzad killers

Two years on, no trace of Shahzad killers

 Published 12 years ago:  Two years after the murder of journalist Saleem Shahzad, his killers remain unidentified despite extensive investigations into the case.

Inquest: Journalist killed by Thai army's bullet

Inquest: Journalist killed by Thai army's bullet

 Published 12 years ago:  An inquest determined that Italian journalist Fabio Polenghi was killed by a high-velocity bullet during the 2010 Thai military crackdown on protests.

Journalists in Uganda hit with teargas

Journalists in Uganda hit with teargas

 Published 12 years ago:  Ugandan police used tear gas against journalists protesting media closures linked to an alleged assassination plot involving President Museveni's succession.

CPJ calls for arrest of reporter's killers

CPJ calls for arrest of reporter's killers

 Published 12 years ago:  CPJ demands justice for slain Pakistani reporter Ahmed Ali Joiya, urging authorities to investigate his murder and identify the assailants.

Balochistan journos in Islamabad, visit APP

Balochistan journos in Islamabad, visit APP

 Published 12 years ago:  A delegation of 15 Balochistan journalists visited the APP office in Islamabad for a comprehensive briefing on the agency's operations.

IFJ, PFUJ condemn Joiya murder

IFJ, PFUJ condemn Joiya murder

 Published 12 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ strongly condemn the murder of journalist Ahmed Ali Joiya in Bahawalnagar, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan.

Syrian journalist killed covering fighting

Syrian journalist killed covering fighting

 Published 12 years ago:  A Syrian journalist was killed and two others wounded while covering clashes near Lebanon's border, highlighting dangers faced by reporters in conflict zones.