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Published 13 years ago: At least seven staffers, including Chief Reporter Sanaullah, have resigned from Samaa TV and are set to join DawnNews. The departing team members are serving a one-month notice period and include notable journalists from organizations such as APP, Online, and Dunya TV.
Published 13 years ago: About 70 journalists protested outside Geo TV offices in Islamabad, demanding the implementation of the 7th Wage Board Award and condemning recent sackings. Organized by the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ), the demonstration highlighted the plight of laid-off staff and criticized media houses for neglecting their rights.
Published 13 years ago: The Express Group's new Urdu infotainment channel Hero is set to start its test transmission on June 1. With preparations underway for months and staff training completed in Karachi, Hero aims to provide diverse content nationwide. The channel is led by CEO Taqi Shaheen.
Published 13 years ago: Earlier this week, former Lahore Mayor and Dunya TV owner Mian Amer Mehmood congratulated his staff for achieving the highest overall ratings among news channels in Pakistan. Despite this significant accomplishment, the news failed to create a buzz in the industry, raising questions about the truth behind the ratings and the potential for future competition.
Published 13 years ago: A year after the abduction and assassination of reporter Saleem Shahzad, Amnesty International urges Pakistan to urgently bring his killers to justice and address journalist intimidation. Shahzad's death, linked to his reporting on al-Qaeda's infiltration into the military, underscores the dangers faced by media workers in Pakistan.
Published 13 years ago: UK prosecutors decide not to charge The Guardian's Amelia Hill for illegally obtaining information in the phone-hacking scandal. The case reveals deep collusion between Britain's press, politicians, and police. The Guardian welcomes the decision, emphasizing the importance of press freedom amidst the ongoing investigation into Rupert Murdoch's News of the World.
Published 13 years ago: Former Prime Minister Tony Blair testified at a media ethics inquiry, revealing his strategic decision to manage rather than confront Britain's media tycoons. Blair discussed the influence of Rupert Murdoch's press and the challenges faced during his tenure, including the fallout from the Iraq invasion and the News of the World phone hacking scandal.
Published 13 years ago: A Samaa TV crew is assaulted by medics at Lahore General Hospital while filming a family's complaint with permission from the DMS. The medics, also snatch the crew's camera, leaving the journalists bruised and cut.
Published 13 years ago: Colombian rebels release proof of life for French journalist Romeo Langlois, held captive for a month. Langlois, a France 24 reporter, is expected to be freed soon, with a delegation including the ICRC and former senator Piedad Cordoba dispatched to secure his release.
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Published 13 years ago: An Indian journalist shares their experience with Californian attractions and critiques the local newspapers and news channels, highlighting the lack of substantial international and political news compared to Indian media.
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Published 13 years ago: Police arrested a News International employee as part of an investigation into the bribery of public officials. The arrest is linked to Rupert Murdoch's British newspaper arm and is part of ongoing probes into illegal activities and phone hacking.
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Published 13 years ago: British journalist Jeremy Paxman revealed that Piers Morgan, former Daily Mirror editor and current CNN host, showed him how to hack into voicemails in 2002. The phone hacking scandal, which has implicated Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation, continues to unfold with new allegations.
Published 13 years ago: Geo Television, known for its 'Geo aur jeenay do' slogan, faces criticism for laying off staff. The decision leaves several employees jobless, sparking anger among journalists and the National Press Club. This follows multiple rounds of downsizing and job cuts earlier.
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Published 13 years ago: Kassim Mohamed and Sami Mahdi will receive the 2012 Knight International Journalism Awards for their courageous reporting on Somali pirates and violence against women in Afghanistan. The awards, presented by the International Center for Journalists, honor journalists making a significant impact globally.
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Published 13 years ago: Two members of a Dunya TV crew are injured in a shooting at an Awami Tehrik rally led by Rasool Bux Palejo in Karachi. The rally is against the potential partition of Sindh and the ongoing operation in Lyari. Ten people were killed, and several vehicles were set on fire during the attack.
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