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Arshad Ansari stays LPC President

Arshad Ansari stays LPC President

 Published 11 years ago:  Arshad Ansari was re-elected as President of the Lahore Press Club, earning 989 votes in a decisive victory over Najam Ali Khan.

PEMRA, broadcasters asked to devise strategy to air public service messages

PEMRA, broadcasters asked to devise strategy to air public service messages

 Published 11 years ago:  PEMRA and broadcasters are urged to ensure 10% of TV programming is allocated to public service messages, addressing key issues in media strategy.

Ex-Dawn staffer Sulaiman Meenai passes away

Ex-Dawn staffer Sulaiman Meenai passes away

 Published 11 years ago:  Sulaiman A. Meenai, esteemed journalist and ex-Dawn staffer, passed away at 85 in Karachi after a brief illness, leaving a legacy of impactful editorials.

Capital TV set to launch website

Capital TV set to launch website

 Published 11 years ago:  Capital TV will launch its new website in January, offering a unique blend of news, features, blogs, and opinion articles.

Shahryar Khan re-elected NPC President

Shahryar Khan re-elected NPC President

 Published 11 years ago:  Shahryar Khan has been re-elected as President of the National Press Club Islamabad, leading the Journalist Panel to victory in the annual elections.

The Democrats sweep Karachi Press Club polls

The Democrats sweep Karachi Press Club polls

 Published 11 years ago:  The Democrats won all positions in the Karachi Press Club elections, with Fazil Jamili elected as president and a strong voter turnout.

Government's strong message to terrorists through TV ads

Government's strong message to terrorists through TV ads

 Published 11 years ago:  The government sends a resolute message against terrorism through strong television ads, emphasizing unity and commitment to a terrorism-free Pakistan.

Lahore Press Club prepares for polls

Lahore Press Club prepares for polls

 Published 11 years ago:  Lahore Press Club is set to hold its annual elections on December 29, featuring a contest between the Journalist Panel and Progressive Panel.

BOL hires former Geo bureau chief

BOL hires former Geo bureau chief

 Published 11 years ago:  Faysal Aziz Khan, the former bureau chief of Geo News, has joined BOL News as senior executive vice president, enhancing BOL's media presence.

For 79% Pakistanis TV news channels main source of info: survey

For 79% Pakistanis TV news channels main source of info: survey

 Published 11 years ago:  According to a Gallup Pakistan survey, 79% of Pakistanis rely on TV news channels as their primary source of information for national and international news.

A media gone berserk

A media gone berserk

 Published 11 years ago:  The Pakistani media's irresponsible coverage of traumatic events often endangers citizens' lives and overlooks ethical responsibilities.

Karachi Press Club polls on December 27

Karachi Press Club polls on December 27

 Published 11 years ago:  Karachi Press Club will conduct its annual elections on December 27, with two panels competing for key positions.

Work-related: 60 journos killed worldwide in 2014, among them three Pakistanis: CPJ

Work-related: 60 journos killed worldwide in 2014, among them three Pakistanis: CPJ

 Published 11 years ago:  In 2014, 60 journalists were killed globally, including three from Pakistan, with Syria being the deadliest country for the press.

Minister says media should blacklist terrorists

Minister says media should blacklist terrorists

 Published 11 years ago:  Federal Interior Minister urges media to blacklist terrorists and create a code of conduct to curb the misuse of media by extremist groups.

Taliban threaten media of dire consequences

Taliban threaten media of dire consequences

 Published 11 years ago:  Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan threatens media over coverage refusal, accusing them of ignoring militant casualties and warns of dire consequences.

Six elected NPC office-bearers unopposed

Six elected NPC office-bearers unopposed

 Published 11 years ago:  Six office-bearers of the National Press Club were elected unopposed as main opposition groups boycotted the annual elections.

NewsOne journalist survives attack by gunmen, wife critically injured

NewsOne journalist survives attack by gunmen, wife critically injured

 Published 11 years ago:  Zeeshan Shamsi, a NewsOne journalist, survives a gun attack while his wife is critically injured in Sialkot, prompting nationwide condemnation.

Journalists protest attack on NewsOne reporter, boycott Senate proceedings

Journalists protest attack on NewsOne reporter, boycott Senate proceedings

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad protest the attack on NewsOne reporter Zeeshan Shamsi, demanding justice and a strategy for journalist safety!

Asad Kharal to host investigative program on ARY Television

Asad Kharal to host investigative program on ARY Television

 Published 11 years ago:  Asad Kharal joins ARY News as an investigative anchor, set to launch a prime time show focused on corruption and governance issues starting January 1.

Afghan journalist wounded in French center attack dies

Afghan journalist wounded in French center attack dies

 Published 11 years ago:  An Afghan journalist wounded in a suicide attack at a French cultural center in Kabul has died after 10 days in a coma.

Herald going weekly?

Herald going weekly?

 Published 11 years ago:  Dawn Media Group plans to transform its monthly magazine Herald into a weekly edition while considering online subscription options.

#NoAirTimeforTaliban: Outrage on social media

#NoAirTimeforTaliban: Outrage on social media

 Published 11 years ago:  Social media outrage escalates against Taliban apologists in Pakistan after Peshawar school massacre, calling for action from the government and media.

Iraq PM drops lawsuits against journalists

Iraq PM drops lawsuits against journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  Iraq's PM Haider al-Abadi has ordered the withdrawal of lawsuits against journalists, promoting freedom of expression in the media sector.

IFJ condemns deaths of five Syrian journalists

IFJ condemns deaths of five Syrian journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ has condemned the deaths of five Syrian journalists in December, highlighting the dangers they face while reporting in conflict zones.

220 journalists in jail around the world

220 journalists in jail around the world

 Published 11 years ago:  A report reveals that 220 journalists are imprisoned globally, highlighting a worrying trend of rising authoritarianism in multiple countries.

News 92 signs up Ammar Masood

News 92 signs up Ammar Masood

 Published 11 years ago:  Ammar Masood, a renowned TV compere and author, joins News 92 to develop a comedy-cum-political program ahead of the channel's launch.

Jang Group to file lawsuit against Imran

Jang Group to file lawsuit against Imran

 Published 11 years ago:  Jang Group plans to file lawsuits against Imran Khan over offensive and baseless allegations made during his speech in Lahore.

Geo team attacked again

Geo team attacked again

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo Television's team, including reporter Sana Mirza, was attacked by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf supporters during a live protest coverage in Lahore.