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Welcome to our Newsroom, your one-stop destination for the latest stories meticulously curated and refined by our skilled sub-editors. This dynamic section features a diverse mix of news articles spanning some of our main categories, including Pakistan, World, Asia, Opportunities, and Women in Media. Stay updated with the most current and compelling stories, all in one place, as we bring you comprehensive coverage of the events and issues shaping the media world.

International honor for Pakistani journalist

International honor for Pakistani journalist

 Published 13 years ago:  Zubeida Mustafa, a pioneering Pakistani journalist, receives the International Women's Media Foundation's lifetime achievement award in New York.

JP: from the kitchen to the world

JP: from the kitchen to the world

 Published 13 years ago:  JournalismPakistan celebrates three years of providing a vital platform for the media industry in Pakistan, overcoming challenges and achieving milestones.

Contributions that matter

Contributions that matter

 Published 13 years ago:  JournalismPakistan.com acknowledges the invaluable contributions of its collaborators and expresses gratitude for their support and insights.

Thank you JP!

Thank you JP!

 Published 13 years ago:  A contributor reflects on the quality and impact of JournalismPakistan.com, praising its professionalism and dedication to journalism in Pakistan.

Sports reporter gunned down in Karachi

Sports reporter gunned down in Karachi

 Published 13 years ago:  A sports reporter in Karachi was shot dead by gunmen near Khadda Market, highlighting the rising violence against journalists in the city.

Photographer who depicted apartheid dies

Photographer who depicted apartheid dies

 Published 13 years ago:  Alfred Kumalo, a renowned photographer who documented apartheid and Nelson Mandela's rise, has passed away at the age of 82 in Johannesburg.

76 journalists imprisoned in Turkey: watchdog

76 journalists imprisoned in Turkey: watchdog

 Published 13 years ago:  A media advocacy group reported that 76 journalists are imprisoned in Turkey, citing a crackdown on media freedoms under Erdogan's government.

BBC editor steps aside over Savile scandal

BBC editor steps aside over Savile scandal

 Published 13 years ago:  BBC editor steps down after claims of inaccuracies in his explanation for pulling a documentary on Jimmy Savile's alleged sexual abuse.

Declaration on safety of journos released

Declaration on safety of journos released

 Published 13 years ago:  The London Declaration calls for urgent action to protect journalists against violence and impunity, highlighting global support for their safety.

Media closure in Peshawar tower continues after Taliban threats

Media closure in Peshawar tower continues after Taliban threats

 Published 13 years ago:  Media offices in Peshawar remain closed due to Taliban threats, affecting journalism in the region and prompting heightened security measures.

UNESCO wants reporters' murders probed

UNESCO wants reporters' murders probed

 Published 13 years ago:  UNESCO urges Pakistan to investigate the murders of journalists Abdul Khaliq and Mushtaq Khand to ensure justice and protect press freedom.

Slain Swat journalists named for award

Slain Swat journalists named for award

 Published 13 years ago:  Senior journalist Sirajuddin and others have been named for the President's Award for Pride of Performance, recognizing their sacrifices in journalism!

Newsweek to stop printing, go all-digital

Newsweek to stop printing, go all-digital

 Published 13 years ago:  Newsweek will end its print edition on December 31 and transition to an all-digital format called Newsweek Global next year.

Taliban threat forces media shut down

Taliban threat forces media shut down

 Published 13 years ago:  Heightened security around media offices in Peshawar follows serious Taliban threats, prompting staff to work from home amid fears of attacks.

Dais begins hiring staff

Dais begins hiring staff

 Published 13 years ago:  Dais, an Urdu-language news channel, is hiring staff with a deadline of October 31, 2012, offering training and benefits for successful candidates.

Salary dispute leads to firing of three Daily Mashriq reporters

Salary dispute leads to firing of three Daily Mashriq reporters

 Published 13 years ago:  Three reporters from Daily Mashriq were fired following a salary dispute with owner Syed Ayaz Badshah, raising concerns about future layoffs.

Javed joins Capital TV

Javed joins Capital TV

 Published 13 years ago:  Senior anchor Javed Iqbal has joined Capital TV ahead of its launch in January, reinforcing his reputation in journalism.

Eighth journalist killed in Mexico this year

Eighth journalist killed in Mexico this year

 Published 13 years ago:  Ramon Abel Lopez, a journalist in Tijuana, was shot dead after being kidnapped, marking the eighth killing of a journalist in Mexico this year!

Express News staffers get raise

Express News staffers get raise

 Published 13 years ago:  Express News has raised staff salaries for the first time in three years, providing a 15% increase to employees earning less than Rs50000.

Media houses, anchors provided security

Media houses, anchors provided security

 Published 13 years ago:  Leading media houses and anchors in Pakistan are receiving heightened security measures after Taliban threats of attacks following the Malala incident.

How little we know of our greats

How little we know of our greats

 Published 13 years ago:  The obituaries of forgotten journalists like Asrar Ahmad highlight a disturbing trend in Pakistan's media landscape toward historical amnesia.

Cop harasses Nai Baat reporter

Cop harasses Nai Baat reporter

 Published 13 years ago:  The Khyber Union of Journalists demands action against a police officer for harassing a Nai Baat reporter in Peshawar, threatening protests if ignored.

Taliban plan attacks on media: report

Taliban plan attacks on media: report

 Published 13 years ago:  Hakimullah Mehsud of TTP has ordered attacks on media organizations in response to criticism following the shooting of Malala Yousufzai.

Honors for 11 Indian journalists

Honors for 11 Indian journalists

 Published 13 years ago:  Eleven Indian journalists are recognized with national awards for excellence in journalism, highlighting their significant contributions.

RSF appalled by killing of journalist

RSF appalled by killing of journalist

 Published 13 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns the killing of journalist Mushtaque Khand during an attack in Sindh, highlighting the dangers faced by media in Pakistan.

Time to train reporters to cover polls

Time to train reporters to cover polls

 Published 13 years ago:  Training reporters is essential as Pakistan prepares for its crucial upcoming general elections and aims for unbiased coverage of the polls.

'Concrete' evidence of PFUJ crassness

'Concrete' evidence of PFUJ crassness

 Published 13 years ago:  Pervaiz Shaukat's inappropriate comments at Asrar Ahmad's funeral highlight the PFUJ's neglect of journalistic values and respect for its founders.

Reporting elections: media's big test

Reporting elections: media's big test

 Published 13 years ago:  The upcoming general elections present a major test for the media in Pakistan, amid growing concerns about bias and coverage standards.