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AG, CNN sign agreement for Dais

AG, CNN sign agreement for Dais

 Published 13 years ago:  CNN International and Pakistan's Associated Group have signed a broadcast affiliate agreement for the Urdu news channel Dais in Hong Kong.

Journalist killed in attack on political rally

Journalist killed in attack on political rally

 Published 13 years ago:  A journalist was killed and others injured during a shooting at a PPP rally in Sindh's Kahirpur district, raising concerns over political violence.

Model was insane when he killed journo: lawyer

Model was insane when he killed journo: lawyer

 Published 13 years ago:  A model claimed insanity in the murder trial of journalist Carlos Castro, alleging a delusional belief in harnessing power through castration.

Founding father of PFUJ dies at 89

Founding father of PFUJ dies at 89

 Published 13 years ago:  Asrar Ahmad, a pioneering journalist and founding father of PFUJ, passed away at 89, leaving a significant legacy in Pakistan's journalism industry.

Protests over reporter's killing

Protests over reporter's killing

 Published 13 years ago:  Journalists protested across Pakistan over the killing of ARY TV reporter Abdul Haq Baluch in Balochistan, highlighting threats to press freedom.

JP poll shows media have lost credibility

JP poll shows media have lost credibility

 Published 13 years ago:  A recent poll reveals that 88% of journalists believe media credibility has significantly declined due to unqualified individuals entering the profession.

TV critic of Egypt's president freed

TV critic of Egypt's president freed

 Published 13 years ago:  Tawfiq Okasha, TV station owner critical of Egypt's president, released after detention for power theft allegations and bounced checks.

Watchdog condemns journalist's murder

Watchdog condemns journalist's murder

 Published 13 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns Abdul Baloch Haq's murder and calls for an investigation into growing violence against journalists in Balochistan.

Dubai-based Pakistani journalist dies

Dubai-based Pakistani journalist dies

 Published 13 years ago:  Mohammad Abdul Qadoos, a notable Dubai-based Pakistani journalist, passed away at 64, leaving behind a legacy in journalism and community service.

Fox News apologizes for `severe human error`

Fox News apologizes for `severe human error`

 Published 13 years ago:  Fox News issued an apology for a severe human error that led to viewers witnessing a tragic incident during a live police chase broadcast.

Salary boost for Dawn staffers

Salary boost for Dawn staffers

 Published 13 years ago:  Dawn management has announced significant salary increases for staff, ranging from Rs15,000 to Rs50,000, along with three-month arrears.

ARY reporter shot dead in Balochistan

ARY reporter shot dead in Balochistan

 Published 13 years ago:  Abdul Haq Baloch, an ARY TV reporter, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Balochistan, raising concerns over press safety in the region.

Rana Qaisar switches to Urdu journalism

Rana Qaisar switches to Urdu journalism

 Published 13 years ago:  Rana Qaisar has joined Jehan Group of Publications as the editor of an upcoming Urdu daily, expanding his journalism career.

Tribune scribe chosen for SAARC Fellowship

Tribune scribe chosen for SAARC Fellowship

 Published 13 years ago:  Zahid Gishkori of The Express Tribune wins the SAARC Media Fellowship, his third award in 2023, focusing on Pakistan-India business relations.

BBC apologizes to Queen over cleric leak

BBC apologizes to Queen over cleric leak

 Published 13 years ago:  BBC has apologized to Queen Elizabeth for revealing her private views on cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri, highlighting her political neutrality.

Radio stations evacuated over beeping package

Radio stations evacuated over beeping package

 Published 13 years ago:  Two Los Angeles radio stations were evacuated after a suspicious beeping package was investigated by police but deemed harmless.

50% FATA journos received threats: report

50% FATA journos received threats: report

 Published 13 years ago:  A report reveals that over 50% of FATA journalists faced threats, highlighting significant safety concerns in the region.

Curtailing media's power

Curtailing media's power

 Published 13 years ago:  The recent amendment to PEMRA law has raised concerns over media power concentration in Pakistan, risking governmental accountability.

Court dismisses VOA staffer's application

Court dismisses VOA staffer's application

 Published 13 years ago:  Sindh High Court dismisses Ayaz Gul's application regarding his lawsuit against journalist Sardar Khan over defamation allegations.

Vietnam jails three bloggers

Vietnam jails three bloggers

 Published 13 years ago:  A Vietnamese court sentenced three bloggers to prison for anti-state propaganda, raising international concern over freedom of speech in the country.

State Department spokesman slams CNN

State Department spokesman slams CNN

 Published 13 years ago:  A State Department spokesman condemns CNN for publishing Ambassador Christopher Stevens' journal after his family's objections.

Fourth Somali journalist killed in 24-hour span

Fourth Somali journalist killed in 24-hour span

 Published 13 years ago:  In a tragic escalation, veteran Somali journalist Hassan Yusuf Absuge was killed in Mogadishu, following the deaths of three colleagues just hours earlier!

Fareed parts ways with Aaj

Fareed parts ways with Aaj

 Published 13 years ago:  Fareed Rais has left Aaj TV after eight years, joining DawnNews amid concerns over salary delays affecting staff morale.

Blatter opens Young Reporters Program

Blatter opens Young Reporters Program

 Published 13 years ago:  FIFA President Sepp Blatter launched the AIPS Young Reporters Program during the FIFA U17 Womens World Cup in Baku, supporting young sports journalism.

Afghanistan bans Pakistani newspapers

Afghanistan bans Pakistani newspapers

 Published 13 years ago:  Afghanistan has banned all Pakistani newspapers to curb Taliban influence on public opinion amid rising tensions between the two countries.

Driver for TV channel killed

Driver for TV channel killed

 Published 13 years ago:  Mohammad Amir, a TV channel driver, was killed during violent protests in Peshawar, marking a tragic day of unrest over an anti-Islam film.

Express Tribune reporter assaulted, attackers warn him to 'be careful'

Express Tribune reporter assaulted, attackers warn him to 'be careful'

 Published 13 years ago:  Noman Ahmed, a reporter with The Express Tribune in Karachi, is brutally beaten by accomplices of a former Nazim on the Baloch Colony flyover. Despite filing an FIR, police make no serious efforts to arrest the attackers.

UK police arrest journo in phone hacking probe

UK police arrest journo in phone hacking probe

 Published 13 years ago:  British police arrested a journalist linked to the phone hacking scandal, marking the 14th arrest in an investigation targeting media misconduct.