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Geo hires Sr. Executive Producer Output

Geo hires Sr. Executive Producer Output

 Published 12 years ago:  Geo Television hires M.K. Abbas as Senior Executive Producer Output to enhance its team ahead of competition from BOL TV.

Jang-Geo Group responds to allegations

Jang-Geo Group responds to allegations

 Published 12 years ago:  The Jang-Geo Group has responded to serious allegations of misconduct, firmly denying all claims and asserting the accusations are baseless.

Jasmeen back on air

Jasmeen back on air

 Published 12 years ago:  Talk show host Jasmeen Manzoor returns to television with her show on Abb Takk TV after leaving Samaa due to safety concerns.

Samaa and Geo keen on hiring NBC

Samaa and Geo keen on hiring NBC

 Published 12 years ago:  Samaa Television aims to hire Nasir Baig Chughtai, who may also return to Geo after managing director Azhar Abbas's recent departure.

Concerns rise as Samaa Television terminates key editorial staff

Concerns rise as Samaa Television terminates key editorial staff

 Published 12 years ago:  Samaa Television's recent termination of key editorial staff raises serious concerns about job security and transparency in the network.

Arrest warrants issued for Mubasher

Arrest warrants issued for Mubasher

 Published 12 years ago:  A Karachi court has issued arrest warrants for talk show host Mubasher Lucman due to his criticism of Geo Television's Aman ki Asha campaign.

Orange, the TV channel that isn't

Orange, the TV channel that isn't

 Published 12 years ago:  Orange TV, touted as Pakistan's first online music channel, is revealed to be a scam with no functioning broadcasts or legitimate offerings.

'I was targeted by land mafia'

'I was targeted by land mafia'

 Published 12 years ago:  Journalist Sardar Shafiq claims land mafia targeted him in an attack, severely injuring him after he reported against their activities.

Guardian lands awards for NSA coverage

Guardian lands awards for NSA coverage

 Published 12 years ago:  The Guardian received two awards for its investigative coverage of NSA leaks, recognizing its impact in journalism at the Online News Association event.

eBay founder backs project to 'empower' journalists

eBay founder backs project to 'empower' journalists

 Published 12 years ago:  eBay founder Pierre Omidyar supports a new media project with Glenn Greenwald aimed at empowering independent journalists and pursuing truth.

Indian paper retracts BOL story

Indian paper retracts BOL story

 Published 12 years ago:  The Hindustan Times retracted claims linking BOL TV to Dawood Ibrahim and the ISI, clarifying no such connection exists.

RSF condemns detention of Dargai journo

RSF condemns detention of Dargai journo

 Published 12 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns the detention of journalist Muhammad Zaib Mansoor in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, calling for his immediate release.

Press in peril: Reporter Ayub Khattak shot dead for exposing drug dealers

Press in peril: Reporter Ayub Khattak shot dead for exposing drug dealers

 Published 12 years ago:  Ayub Khattak, a journalist in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was shot dead for exposing drug dealers, marking a tragic loss for press freedom in Pakistan.

IFJ, SAMSN condemn attack on journalist

IFJ, SAMSN condemn attack on journalist

 Published 12 years ago:  The IFJ and SAMSN condemn the brutal attack on journalist Sardar Shafiq in Abbottabad, urging for immediate investigation and improved safety for reporters.

Peshawar Press Club meeting turns ugly

Peshawar Press Club meeting turns ugly

 Published 12 years ago:  A meeting at the Peshawar Press Club turned chaotic as arguments over membership qualifications led to a physical altercation on Monday.

Journalist critically injured in Abbottabad gun attack

Journalist critically injured in Abbottabad gun attack

 Published 12 years ago:  Sardar Shafiq, a journalist, is in critical condition following a gun attack in Abbottabad, prompting protests and calls for increased journalist protection.

Journalist gunned down in Karak

Journalist gunned down in Karak

 Published 12 years ago:  Journalist Ayub Khattak was shot dead in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a troubling incident amid rising violence against media in Pakistan.

Time to get a khoka

Time to get a khoka

 Published 12 years ago:  An insightful critique on the evolving landscape of journalism and the personal struggles of a veteran journalist in a changing industry.

Journalists shocked as Roznama Dunya fires 36 staff in Lahore

Journalists shocked as Roznama Dunya fires 36 staff in Lahore

 Published 12 years ago:  Roznama Dunya has controversially fired 36 employees in Lahore, raising concerns about job security in Pakistan's media industry.

Jasmeen on Abb Takk soon

Jasmeen on Abb Takk soon

 Published 12 years ago:  Jasmeen Manzoor announces her return to television on Abb Takk with a new program set to air in November after leaving Samaa due to life threats.

Kidnapped journalist released

Kidnapped journalist released

 Published 12 years ago:  A journalist kidnapped in South Waziristan was released a day later, according to family and local officials. Authorities investigate the incident.

Capital TV staff calls off night-long protest

Capital TV staff calls off night-long protest

 Published 12 years ago:  Employees of Capital TV in Islamabad end a protest over delayed salaries after management agrees to issue post-dated cheques for outstanding dues.

Dunya TV shows 12 staffers the door

Dunya TV shows 12 staffers the door

 Published 12 years ago:  Dunya Television has dismissed 12 employees, raising concerns about job security and potential future layoffs amid restructuring efforts.

Waqt program goes off air halfway through

Waqt program goes off air halfway through

 Published 12 years ago:  Waqt News program Assignment, hosted by Ameer Abbas, was abruptly taken off air midway due to alleged pressure concerning police torture allegations.

Abb Takk hires key Aaj man

Abb Takk hires key Aaj man

 Published 12 years ago:  Abb Takk Television has recruited Masoom Rizvi from Aaj TV, impacting the dynamics of news programming in the competitive media landscape.

Arrested Moroccan editor to face terrorism investigation

Arrested Moroccan editor to face terrorism investigation

 Published 12 years ago:  A Moroccan editor is under investigation for terrorism after posting an al Qaeda video, raising concerns over press freedom in the country.

Should I take up Communication Studies?

Should I take up Communication Studies?

 Published 12 years ago:  Enrollments in communication studies are rising in Pakistan due to the growing media industry, raising questions among students about their future prospects.

Nadeem makes the move, joins Samaa

Nadeem makes the move, joins Samaa

 Published 12 years ago:  Nadeem Malik resigns from Aaj TV to join Samaa TV, set to host prime time show in October, enhancing his media legacy.