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Journalist reacts angrily to Geo text messages

Journalist reacts angrily to Geo text messages

 Published 12 years ago:  Senior journalist Faiz Paracha criticizes unsolicited text messages from SMSall related to ISI and Geo TV amid ongoing tensions following Hamid Mir's attack.

IFJ conference agrees to stand up against hate speech

IFJ conference agrees to stand up against hate speech

 Published 12 years ago:  The IFJ conference in Brussels emphasizes the need to combat hate speech in media and uphold journalistic integrity amid conflicts.

Media and militarism - Sethi's call for restraint

Media and militarism - Sethi's call for restraint

 Published 12 years ago:  Najam Sethi emphasizes the need for media restraint and mutual accountability between the military and press in Pakistan's democratic landscape.

Cannot return home immediately, says journalist who survived bid on his life

Cannot return home immediately, says journalist who survived bid on his life

 Published 12 years ago:  Journalist Raza Rumi expresses his fears of returning to Pakistan after surviving an assassination attempt and reflects on the dangers journalists face.

'No progress on freedom of press in Pakistan'

'No progress on freedom of press in Pakistan'

 Published 12 years ago:  Pakistan's press freedom remains stagnant in 2013, according to Freedom House's latest report, highlighting ongoing attacks on journalists.

Raza Rumi to speak in Washington D.C.

Raza Rumi to speak in Washington D.C.

 Published 12 years ago:  Senior journalist Raza Rumi, who survived a gun attack, will discuss Reporting in Pakistan at an event in Washington D.C. on May 1.

'Outlawed in Pakistan' documentary wins award

'Outlawed in Pakistan' documentary wins award

 Published 12 years ago:  The documentary 'Outlawed in Pakistan' wins the David A. Andelman and Pamela Title Award for highlighting justice issues faced by rape victims.

Shot TV anchor 'felt threatened' by intelligence agencies

Shot TV anchor 'felt threatened' by intelligence agencies

 Published 12 years ago:  Prominent journalist Hamid Mir, shot in Karachi, alleges threats from intelligence agencies before the attack, raising concerns over press freedom.

Electronic media needs to be regulated: HRCP report

Electronic media needs to be regulated: HRCP report

 Published 12 years ago:  The HRCP report calls for stricter regulations on electronic media due to sensationalism and irresponsible journalism practices in Pakistan.

Human Rights Commission concerned at signs of disunity among media

Human Rights Commission concerned at signs of disunity among media

 Published 12 years ago:  The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan expresses concern over media disunity and urges unity to combat challenges faced by journalists in the nation.

Dawn terms Geo coverage 'wildly emotional, accusatory'

Dawn terms Geo coverage 'wildly emotional, accusatory'

 Published 12 years ago:  Dawn criticizes Geo's emotional coverage of the Hamid Mir attack, highlighting the dangers to independent journalism amid military tensions.

Jang Group papers, TV channels banned at army offices

Jang Group papers, TV channels banned at army offices

 Published 12 years ago:  The Pakistan Army has banned Jang Group newspapers and Geo TV channels from its offices due to alleged propaganda against the military.

'Extreme fear' stalks Pakistan's media

'Extreme fear' stalks Pakistan's media

 Published 12 years ago:  The recent shooting of Pakistani journalist Hamid Mir underscores the extreme fear and violence faced by media professionals in Pakistan.

Dawn veteran Izharul Hasan Burney dies

Dawn veteran Izharul Hasan Burney dies

 Published 12 years ago:  Veteran journalist Izharul Hasan Burney, known for his long tenure at Dawn, has died in Karachi at the age of 83 after a prolonged illness.

Defense Ministry complaint presses for cancellation of Geo TV license

Defense Ministry complaint presses for cancellation of Geo TV license

 Published 12 years ago:  The Ministry of Defense calls for the cancellation of Geo TV's license, citing violations of terms and conditions regarding defamatory reporting.

CPJ to Pakistan security institutions: exercise tolerance and maturity

CPJ to Pakistan security institutions: exercise tolerance and maturity

 Published 12 years ago:  CPJ urges Pakistan's media regulators to reject ISI's complaint against Geo TV, emphasizing the need for media tolerance and maturity in the country.

Petition against Geo Television filed with PEMRA: reports

Petition against Geo Television filed with PEMRA: reports

 Published 12 years ago:  PEMRA has received a petition from the Ministry of Defense against Geo Television for allegedly defaming the ISI and its chief amid the Hamid Mir attack saga.

Journalist gunned down in Mianwali

Journalist gunned down in Mianwali

 Published 12 years ago:  A local journalist was shot dead in Mianwali, Punjab, amidst ongoing enmity, marking the fifth journalist killed in Pakistan this year.

Tribune sticks to anti-Jang Group stance

Tribune sticks to anti-Jang Group stance

 Published 12 years ago:  The Express Tribune maintains its anti-Jang Group stance following changing narratives from Geo anchorpersons after the attack on Hamid Mir.

Najia Ashar chosen for JSK Journalism Fellowship

Najia Ashar chosen for JSK Journalism Fellowship

 Published 12 years ago:  Najia Ashar from Geo News is selected for the prestigious JSK Journalism Fellowship focused on safer working environments for journalists.

Senate resolution condemns attack on television presenter

Senate resolution condemns attack on television presenter

 Published 12 years ago:  The Senate unanimously condemns the attack on journalist Hamid Mir and demands protection for media personnel and a transparent investigation.

ARY continues to target Geo

ARY continues to target Geo

 Published 12 years ago:  ARY Television intensifies its campaign against Geo TV, linking it to the ISI in the attack on anchor Hamid Mir, raising concerns in Pakistan.

Legal action looms; Jang Group says it respects armed forces

Legal action looms; Jang Group says it respects armed forces

 Published 12 years ago:  Pakistan Army plans legal action against Geo Television for allegations against ISI, while Jang Group asserts respect for armed forces.

Attack on Hamid Mir: Dawn questions government's response

Attack on Hamid Mir: Dawn questions government's response

 Published 12 years ago:  Dawn questions the government's inadequate response to the attack on Hamid Mir, raising fears of escalating violence against the media.

Quetta journalist says he survived murder attempt

Quetta journalist says he survived murder attempt

 Published 12 years ago:  Abdul Ghani Kakar, a journalist in Quetta, survived an assassination attempt by armed men in a green jeep over the weekend.

A media bitterly divided

A media bitterly divided

 Published 12 years ago:  The Pakistani media is sharply divided in its response to the attack on anchor Hamid Mir, revealing intense internal conflicts and controversies!

Four French journalists abducted in Syria freed, safe

Four French journalists abducted in Syria freed, safe

 Published 12 years ago:  Four French journalists have been freed after ten months of captivity in Syria, crossing into Turkey and reported to be in good health.

Express Tribune takes on Jang Group for maligning ISI

Express Tribune takes on Jang Group for maligning ISI

 Published 12 years ago:  The Express Tribune criticizes Jang Group for blaming the ISI in the attack on anchor Hamid Mir, highlighting the dangers of such allegations.