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128 journalists killed in 2014: Press Emblem Campaign

128 journalists killed in 2014: Press Emblem Campaign

 Published 11 years ago:  In 2014, 128 journalists were killed globally, highlighting the increasing dangers faced by media workers in conflict zones.

PFUJ to protest attacks on journalists

PFUJ to protest attacks on journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The PFUJ is set to protest against attacks on journalists by PTI in Karachi and Lahore, urging all journalists to participate at the National Press Club.

IHC restricts government's website-censoring committee

IHC restricts government's website-censoring committee

 Published 11 years ago:  The IHC has restricted the IMCEW from taking down website content without prior court approval, following a petition from NGO Bolo Bhi.

Lahore Press Club awards life-time membership to Ali Zafar

Lahore Press Club awards life-time membership to Ali Zafar

 Published 11 years ago:  Lahore Press Club honors Ali Zafar with life-time membership, recognizing his contributions to the Pakistani film industry and his latest film Kill Dill.

Swat journalist honored posthumously

Swat journalist honored posthumously

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalist Siraj-ud-Din was honored posthumously for his courageous reporting in Swat Valley, standing against Taliban threats and atrocities.

KPC condemns harassment of journalists

KPC condemns harassment of journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The Karachi Press Club condemns harassment of journalists by PTI activists and calls for stronger measures to protect media during protests.

Khairpur court orders arrest of Mir Shakil

Khairpur court orders arrest of Mir Shakil

 Published 11 years ago:  A Khairpur court has ordered the arrest of Geo TV owner Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman and others in a blasphemy case, to be presented by January 16.

NPC election schedule announced

NPC election schedule announced

 Published 11 years ago:  The National Press Club elections in Islamabad are scheduled for December 27, with nomination papers being accepted from December 14-15.

Amir Mateen joins 92 News

Amir Mateen joins 92 News

 Published 11 years ago:  Senior journalist Amir Mateen has joined 92 News, Pakistan's first HD channel, bringing over 20 years of experience in journalism and analysis.

Geo News female reporters attacked at PTI protest

Geo News female reporters attacked at PTI protest

 Published 11 years ago:  Two Geo News female reporters were attacked by PTI supporters during a protest in Karachi, highlighting the ongoing threats to journalists.

Rauf Klasra to host talk show on 92 News

Rauf Klasra to host talk show on 92 News

 Published 11 years ago:  Rauf Klasra joins 92 News Television to host a live talk show starting January, with possible co-host Amir Mateen.

Zamir Haider and his News 92 Islamabad team ready for launch

Zamir Haider and his News 92 Islamabad team ready for launch

 Published 11 years ago:  Zamir Haider joins News 92 as Bureau Chief in Islamabad, bringing a strong team from Dunya TV for the channel's upcoming launch.

BOL to make significant impact on media industry, says NBC

BOL to make significant impact on media industry, says NBC

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News Television aims to transform the media landscape with its innovative approach and strong leadership under Nasir Baig Chughtai.

Veteran journalist Iqbal Mirza passes away

Veteran journalist Iqbal Mirza passes away

 Published 11 years ago:  Veteran journalist Iqbal Mirza, known for his remarkable career, passed away at 81 after a brief illness, leaving behind a loving family.

Sindh government spends Rs20m on journalists' foreign junkets: paper

Sindh government spends Rs20m on journalists' foreign junkets: paper

 Published 11 years ago:  The Sindh government has spent Rs20 million on foreign junkets for 41 journalists, sparking controversy over misuse of taxpayers' money.

Supreme Court suspends implementation on GB court verdict

Supreme Court suspends implementation on GB court verdict

 Published 11 years ago:  The Supreme Court of Pakistan halts the execution of a Gilgit-Baltistan court ruling that sentenced Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman to 26 years imprisonment.

Samaa blackout in Karachi

Samaa blackout in Karachi

 Published 11 years ago:  Samaa TV was recently taken off air in Karachi, sparking condemnation from journalists and officials alike over the illegal transmission suspension.

In a first, NPC reserves four seats for women journalists

In a first, NPC reserves four seats for women journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The National Press Club reserves four seats for women journalists in its constitution, marking a significant step towards gender equality in journalism.

Channel 92 set for January launch

Channel 92 set for January launch

 Published 11 years ago:  Channel 92, Pakistan's first HD television channel, is set to launch in January 2015, featuring a range of news and infotainment programs.

IFJ mourns killing of US photographer

IFJ mourns killing of US photographer

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ and its affiliates mourn the death of photographer Luke Somers, who was killed by his captors during a rescue attempt in Yemen.

Journalists demand audit of NPC budget

Journalists demand audit of NPC budget

 Published 11 years ago:  Senior journalists at the National Press Club call for a credible audit of the club's annual budget to enhance transparency and responsibility.

Press Club condemns social media campaign against senior members

Press Club condemns social media campaign against senior members

 Published 11 years ago:  The National Press Club of Islamabad condemns a social media campaign targeting senior journalists and discusses membership complaints.

Government has no criterion for running ads on private TV channels, NA told

Government has no criterion for running ads on private TV channels, NA told

 Published 11 years ago:  The National Assembly revealed the government lacks criteria for selecting private TV channels for advertisements, spending over Rs500 million since 2013.

Ban on YouTube to continue

Ban on YouTube to continue

 Published 11 years ago:  The Pakistani government has no plans to lift the YouTube ban as technical solutions to block objectionable content remain unavailable.

ARY reporter arrested

ARY reporter arrested

 Published 11 years ago:  ARY reporter Asif Shehzad Qureshi was arrested for alleged arms smuggling from Karachi to Lahore linked to a corruption case in Pakistan Railways.

ARY team faces lawsuit after exposing corruption in Railways

ARY team faces lawsuit after exposing corruption in Railways

 Published 11 years ago:  ARY News faces a lawsuit from Railway authorities after exposing bribery linked to illegal weapon transport, sparking political outrage.

FEC to discuss major issues

FEC to discuss major issues

 Published 11 years ago:  The Federal Executive Council will meet to discuss journalist safety, wage issues, and media laws at the National Press Club from December 4.

Moeed Pirzada quits ARY, rejoins Dunya

Moeed Pirzada quits ARY, rejoins Dunya

 Published 11 years ago:  Dr Moeed Pirzada quits ARY News amid a conflict and rejoins Dunya TV, citing continuous harassment and ego battles.