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Mashriq employee shot dead in Mardan

Mashriq employee shot dead in Mardan

 Published 11 years ago:  Ihsan Ali, a 28-year-old employee of Urdu daily Mashriq, was shot dead in Mardan, becoming the sixth media worker killed this year.

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalist Irshad Mastoi was killed in a Quetta shooting that also claimed two other lives, raising concerns over journalist safety in Pakistan.

Kidnappers free American journalist

Kidnappers free American journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  American journalist Peter Theo Curtis was freed by Al Qaeda-linked militants in Syria after being held since 2012, with Qatar's assistance.

Courageous and Ethical Journalism Award for Asma

Courageous and Ethical Journalism Award for Asma

 Published 11 years ago:  Asma Shirazi receives the 2014 Peter Mackler Award for her courageous and ethical journalism at the National Press Club in Washington DC.

Afghanistan orders New York Times reporter to leave

Afghanistan orders New York Times reporter to leave

 Published 11 years ago:  Afghanistan has ordered the New York Times reporter Matthew Rosenberg to leave the country due to concerns over national security after his article.

IFJ condemns brutal murder of American journalist

IFJ condemns brutal murder of American journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the brutal beheading of American journalist James Foley by ISIS, calling for action to protect journalists against violence.

IFJ, PFUJ concerned over political violence targeting journalists

IFJ, PFUJ concerned over political violence targeting journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  IFJ and PFUJ express concern over violence against journalists in Pakistan, urging political leaders to respect media roles and ensure safety.

Islamic State beheads US journalist

Islamic State beheads US journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  Islamic State released a video claiming to show the beheading of US journalist James Foley, sparking outrage and verification efforts from the White House.

Dawn appoints ombudsman

Dawn appoints ombudsman

 Published 11 years ago:  Dawn appoints an internal ombudsman to enhance media accountability, becoming the second newspaper in Pakistan to implement this mechanism.

Sami resigns from Dunya TV

Sami resigns from Dunya TV

 Published 11 years ago:  Sami Ibrahim resigns from Dunya TV after over a decade, stating it was time to move on from his role as host of Top Story.

Photojournalist's killer sentenced to death

Photojournalist's killer sentenced to death

 Published 11 years ago:  The killer of photojournalist Anja Niedrignhaus was sentenced to death in Afghanistan, marking a significant stand against media violence.

BOL launch delayed

BOL launch delayed

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News Television's launch has been delayed until October due to administrative reasons, pushing back its initial August 14 date.

IFJ demands release of ARY reporter

IFJ demands release of ARY reporter

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ call for the release of ARY journalist Faizullah Khan jailed in Afghanistan after crossing the border without proper documentation.

An intrepid journalist: Dawn pays tributes to Majid Nizami

An intrepid journalist: Dawn pays tributes to Majid Nizami

 Published 11 years ago:  Dawn pays tribute to Majid Nizami, an influential journalist whose contributions significantly shaped Pakistan's media landscape.

Kamran Khan joins Geo bitter rival BOL

Kamran Khan joins Geo bitter rival BOL

 Published 11 years ago:  Kamran Khan leaves Geo Television to join BOL Media Group as President and Editor-in-Chief, signaling major shifts in Pakistan's media landscape.

Case against Geo TV over sacrilegious content quashed

Case against Geo TV over sacrilegious content quashed

 Published 11 years ago:  An anti-terrorism court has quashed a blasphemy case against Geo TV, clearing the management and host involved in the May morning show incident.

Doyen of journalism Majid Nizami dies

Doyen of journalism Majid Nizami dies

 Published 11 years ago:  Majid Nizami, a renowned journalist and editor-in-chief of Nawa-i-Waqt, has passed away in Lahore at the age of 86 following a heart ailment.

Al Jazeera journalist jailed in Egypt to appeal: family

Al Jazeera journalist jailed in Egypt to appeal: family

 Published 11 years ago:  Australian journalist Peter Greste, jailed in Egypt for aiding a terrorist group, plans to appeal his conviction, according to his family.

Israeli forces must be held accountable for attacks on journalists in Gaza, says IFJ

Israeli forces must be held accountable for attacks on journalists in Gaza, says IFJ

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ demands accountability from Israeli forces for attacks on journalists in Gaza, emphasizing the need for justice and protection.

Why did Kamran Khan part ways with Geo?

Why did Kamran Khan part ways with Geo?

 Published 11 years ago:  Kamran Khan's departure from Geo TV marks the end of a 32-year relationship amid controversies surrounding the channel's editorial stance.

Once mighty Geo dealt another blow as Kamran Khan quits

Once mighty Geo dealt another blow as Kamran Khan quits

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo Television faces another setback as anchor Kamran Khan resigns after 32 years, likely heading to BOL Television amidst ongoing challenges.

Ameer Abbas resigns from Waqt, joins DawnNews

Ameer Abbas resigns from Waqt, joins DawnNews

 Published 11 years ago:  Ameer Abbas resigns from Waqt News after two years to join DawnNews, where he will host a program starting August 1.

Ukraine tops journalist death toll this year: report

Ukraine tops journalist death toll this year: report

 Published 11 years ago:  Ukraine has become the world's most dangerous country for journalists, with seven fatalities in the first half of this year according to INSI.

IFJ condemns killing of Palestinian journalist

IFJ condemns killing of Palestinian journalist

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the killing of Palestinian journalist Khaled Hamad during Israeli military operations in Gaza, urging immediate action against such violence.

Freedom and safety of journalists in Gaza must be upheld, says IFJ

Freedom and safety of journalists in Gaza must be upheld, says IFJ

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ calls for the protection of journalists in Gaza amid rising military actions and targeted airstrikes on media buildings.

Nando's takes on Aamir Liaquat

Nando's takes on Aamir Liaquat

 Published 11 years ago:  Nando's Pakistan creatively responds to Aamir Liaquat's controversial Ramadan antics with a witty remark, showcasing their irreverent marketing style.

Afghanistan may release Faizullah soon

Afghanistan may release Faizullah soon

 Published 11 years ago:  Afghanistan plans to release Pakistani journalist Faizullah Khan, jailed for illegal entry, before Eid, following pressure from journalist organizations.

Television cameraman manhandled, slightly hurt

Television cameraman manhandled, slightly hurt

 Published 11 years ago:  A cameraman from Asian TV Press Network was manhandled while covering the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Metro Bus Project, sustaining minor injuries.