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Gharidah Farooqi parts ways with Samaa, joins Express News

Gharidah Farooqi parts ways with Samaa, joins Express News

 Published 11 years ago:  Gharidah Farooqi leaves Samaa TV to join Express News, enhancing her career as a senior anchor for current affairs and special correspondent.

The News questions excessive media coverage of Imran wedding

The News questions excessive media coverage of Imran wedding

 Published 11 years ago:  The News critiques the excessive media coverage of Imran Khan and Reham Khan's wedding, calling it sensationalist during significant national issues.

Managers brief Rana Mubashir on BOL plans

Managers brief Rana Mubashir on BOL plans

 Published 11 years ago:  Rana Mubashir received a briefing from BOL News management on the upcoming channel plans, exploring state-of-the-art facilities.

Journalist and human rights activist Najma Sadeque passes away

Journalist and human rights activist Najma Sadeque passes away

 Published 11 years ago:  Najma Sadeque, a noted journalist and human rights activist, passed away at 72 after a brief illness in Karachi, leaving a legacy of advocacy and journalism.

Geo's Mir Ibrahim elected PBA chairman

Geo's Mir Ibrahim elected PBA chairman

 Published 11 years ago:  Mir Ibrahim of Geo Television has been elected chairman of the Pakistan Broadcasting Association, marking a significant leadership change in the industry.

Crusading journalist and editor Julio Scherer dies in Mexico

Crusading journalist and editor Julio Scherer dies in Mexico

 Published 11 years ago:  Julio Scherer Garcia, renowned Mexican journalist and founder of Proceso, passed away at 88, leaving a legacy of investigative reporting!

PTV suffered loss of Rs733m in 2013-14

PTV suffered loss of Rs733m in 2013-14

 Published 11 years ago:  PTV faced a loss of Rs733 million in 2013-14 despite earning Rs8,831 million and plans to improve income for the upcoming financial year.

Syria says attack on Paris magazine underlines threat of radical Islamism

Syria says attack on Paris magazine underlines threat of radical Islamism

 Published 11 years ago:  The Syrian government links the Paris magazine attack to the global threat of radical Islamism and criticizes European policies for inciting such violence.

IFJ condemns year's first media killing in Yemen

IFJ condemns year's first media killing in Yemen

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the killing of Khalid Mohammed al Washali, marking the first journalist casualty in Yemen for 2015 amid ongoing violence.

Investment in media industry to touch $4b mark by 2016: PEMRA

Investment in media industry to touch $4b mark by 2016: PEMRA

 Published 11 years ago:  PEMRA predicts that investment in Pakistan's media industry will reach $4 billion by 2016, revealing significant growth and employment generation.

Broadcasters body, Competition Commission spar over raid

Broadcasters body, Competition Commission spar over raid

 Published 11 years ago:  The PBA condemns the CCP's raid on its secretariat, claiming it undermines media freedom while the CCP asserts legal grounds for the inspection.

12 dead in 'terrorist' attack on Paris paper

12 dead in 'terrorist' attack on Paris paper

 Published 11 years ago:  At least 12 people, including two police officers, were killed in a terrorist attack on a Paris newspaper office, prompting a nationwide manhunt.

Fara Yousaf joins BOL News

Fara Yousaf joins BOL News

 Published 11 years ago:  Fara Yousaf, a prominent news presenter, has joined BOL News as senior content manager and anchorperson, reinforcing media responsibility.

Imran Khan marries broadcast journalist Reham Khan

Imran Khan marries broadcast journalist Reham Khan

 Published 11 years ago:  Imran Khan has officially married broadcast journalist Reham Khan, confirming the news after weeks of speculation.

Protesters burn Indian editor's photos in New Delhi

Protesters burn Indian editor's photos in New Delhi

 Published 11 years ago:  Protesters in New Delhi burned photos of Indian editor Praveen Swami in response to his article questioning Indian Defense Ministry's claims.

ACCA, WWF announce environmental reporting awards

ACCA, WWF announce environmental reporting awards

 Published 11 years ago:  ACCA and WWF-Pakistan invite organizations to submit their environmental reports for the 2014 awards with a deadline of March 13, 2015.

Supreme Court indicts Salman Iqbal, Mubashar Lucman

Supreme Court indicts Salman Iqbal, Mubashar Lucman

 Published 11 years ago:  The Supreme Court indicts Salman Iqbal and Mubashar Lucman for contempt of court, rejecting their apologies and scheduling the next hearing.

Mubashar accuses ARY of running Indian shows excessively

Mubashar accuses ARY of running Indian shows excessively

 Published 11 years ago:  Mubasher Lucman criticizes ARY News for exceeding Indian show quotas and failing to adhere to PEMRA's content regulations.

Nabeel joins BOL Entertainment as President, CEO

Nabeel joins BOL Entertainment as President, CEO

 Published 11 years ago:  Nabeel joins BOL Entertainment as President and CEO, marking a significant milestone in his career and in Pakistan's entertainment landscape.

DW-Urdu stops broadcasting after over 50 years

DW-Urdu stops broadcasting after over 50 years

 Published 11 years ago:  Deutsche Welle-Urdu ceases broadcasting after over 50 years, continuing to publish Urdu news online across various topics.

Egypt court orders retrial of jailed Jazeera reporters

Egypt court orders retrial of jailed Jazeera reporters

 Published 11 years ago:  Egypt's top court has ordered a retrial for three Al-Jazeera reporters imprisoned for aiding the Muslim Brotherhood, amid renewed diplomatic ties with Qatar.

Bukhar Shah Bacha elected President of Peshawar Press Club

Bukhar Shah Bacha elected President of Peshawar Press Club

 Published 11 years ago:  Syed Bukhar Shah Bacha elected as President of Peshawar Press Club, winning with 188 votes against 177 for his opponent.

KP Police arrest alleged killer of VOA correspondent

KP Police arrest alleged killer of VOA correspondent

 Published 11 years ago:  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police arrest Irfan Khurasani, the alleged killer of VOA correspondent Mukarram Khan Aatif, along with two accomplices in Charsadda.

IFJ says Pakistan most dangerous country for journalists

IFJ says Pakistan most dangerous country for journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ declares Pakistan as the most dangerous nation for journalists, citing a surge in violence and impunity for crimes against media workers.

2014 the worst in a decade for journalists: PFUJ

2014 the worst in a decade for journalists: PFUJ

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ declares 2014 the worst year in a decade for journalists, with 14 lives claimed amidst rampant violence and lack of accountability.

Farhan Shabbir joins BOL News

Farhan Shabbir joins BOL News

 Published 11 years ago:  Farhan Muhammad Shabbir, formerly of ARY News, joins BOL News as senior content manager and anchorperson, enhancing the channel's editorial team.

Fox, Sky and some others wrapping up Pakistan operations

Fox, Sky and some others wrapping up Pakistan operations

 Published 11 years ago:  NayaTel subscribers will lose access to channels like Fox News and Sky News in Pakistan starting January 1, as these channels cease operations.

Geo apologizes for hate speech on Aamir Liaquat show

Geo apologizes for hate speech on Aamir Liaquat show

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo Television apologized for anti-Ahmadi remarks during Aamir Liaquat's show, acknowledging a breach of conduct and promoting tolerance.