Newsroom

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  Geo TV resumes layoffs, sacking three journalists from its Islamabad office. This follows earlier terminations in April and a major downsizing at their Karachi headquarters in March. Geo TV faces criticism for its frequent job cuts.

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  Abdul Razaq Gul, a journalist with Express News, was shot dead in Balochistan on May 19, 2012. Shooters on motorbikes abducted Gul, 35, as he headed home from work. Police confirmed he was shot in the head. His murder highlighted the dangers for journalists in Balochistan.

 Published 13 years ago:  This article discusses the dwindling role and recognition of sub-editors in Pakistani journalism, highlighting their vital yet underappreciated contributions to editing and refining news content. It calls for increased recognition, better working conditions, and professional development opportunities for sub-editors to enhance the overall quality of journalism.

 Published 13 years ago:  In Pakistan's dynamic media landscape, the integrity of journalism awards and ethical practices has become a contentious issue. Amidst claims of manipulation, exploitation, and self-promotion, the credibility of awards meant to honor journalistic excellence is under scrutiny.

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  Former Times editor Harry Evans told a UK media inquiry that Rupert Murdoch sowed the seeds of the phone hacking scandal by forcing respected newspapers into a "Faustian bargain" with powerful politicians. Evans criticized Murdoch's influence on journalistic standards.

 Published 13 years ago:  Egyptian vice police arrested Baligh Hamdy, owner of ElTet TV station, for allegedly operating without a license, inciting licentiousness, and facilitating prostitution. ElTet broadcasts belly dancing videos and ads for sexual enhancement products.

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  The body of Honduran radio journalist Angel Alfredo Villatoro was discovered in Tegucigalpa on May 15, following his kidnapping on May 9. The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for a thorough investigation into his murder and emphasizes the urgent need to address the cycle of violence and impunity against journalists in Honduras.

 Published 13 years ago:  Rebekah Brooks, a close ally of Rupert Murdoch, was charged with conspiring to obstruct a police investigation into the phone hacking scandal involving Murdoch's media empire. The charges include removing and concealing evidence. This development comes amidst growing scrutiny of Murdoch's operations and personal connections.

 Published 13 years ago:  The Pakistan Today management asks three reporters and two sub-editors at its Karachi center to resign, citing ongoing financial challenges. This follows earlier layoffs and resignations within the organization, reflecting instability in the media industry.

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  Jamal Muhtaseb, publisher of Gerasanews.com, has been released on bail after three weeks in custody. He faced charges of "anti-regime sentiment" following his article alleging misconduct by royal officials and interference by King Abdullah II's office. Human Rights Watch and the Committee to Protect Journalists have condemned his detention as a violation of free speech.

 Published 13 years ago:  Five journalists were killed in Indonesia when a jetliner crashed into Mount Salak during a demonstration flight. The victims included Femi Adi of Bloomberg Market, Dody Aviantara and Didik Nur Yusuf of Angkasa magazine, and Ismiyati Sunarto and Aditya Sukardi of Trans TV. Authorities believe all passengers on the flight perished.

 Published 13 years ago:  In this narrative, the focus is on the life and challenges faced by journalists, particularly in Pakistan. It delves into the demanding nature of journalism, highlighting the sacrifices made by journalists' spouses who endure the erratic schedules and pressures associated with the profession.

 Published 13 years ago:  Waheedur Rehman Khalil, a senior reporter with AVT Khyber News, escapes with a minor fracture after a bomb blast at a tomb in Nowshera. Reporting in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains perilous, with 23 journalists killed between 2000-2011. Khalil and his team exemplify bravery in journalism.

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  Police in Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, baton-charge journalists covering a protest against power load-shedding, injuring Siraj Ali from Geo TV and Sher Ali Khan from NewsOne. The injured were hospitalized in Peshawar amid protests blocking the M-1 Motorway.

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  

 Published 13 years ago:  British Prime Minister David Cameron faces scrutiny over his connections with Rupert Murdoch as Rebekah Brooks, former News of the World editor, appears at the Leveson Inquiry. Brooks, a close ally of Cameron, is expected to be questioned about her ties to the Prime Minister and the influence of Murdoch's media empire on British politics.