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NUJ concerned over job cuts at BBC Urdu

NUJ concerned over job cuts at BBC Urdu

 Published 12 years ago:  The NUJ expresses deep concern over job cuts at BBC Urdu, calling for an investigation into BBC Pakistan's employment practices.

BOL denies Malik Riaz connection

BOL denies Malik Riaz connection

 Published 12 years ago:  BOL TV has officially denied any connection with property tycoon Malik Riaz, stating the claims are completely baseless.

'Sethi appointment unconstitutional'

'Sethi appointment unconstitutional'

 Published 12 years ago:  Najam Sethi's appointment as acting chairman of the PCB is deemed unconstitutional by Transparency International Pakistan, challenging transparency norms.

Geo top news channel in May: report

Geo top news channel in May: report

 Published 12 years ago:  Geo News topped the viewership ratings in May with 7 million viewers, according to Gallup Pakistan's report.

Foreign media want Walsh back in Pakistan

Foreign media want Walsh back in Pakistan

 Published 12 years ago:  Foreign media organizations protest the expulsion of Declan Walsh, urging the Pakistani government to reinstate his visa to uphold press freedom.

Renowned sports journalist Dicky Rutnagur dies

Renowned sports journalist Dicky Rutnagur dies

 Published 12 years ago:  Dicky Rutnagur, the esteemed sports journalist known for covering cricket and squash, passed away at the age of 82 in London on June 21.

Upheaval at Jehan Pakistan continues

Upheaval at Jehan Pakistan continues

 Published 12 years ago:  Upheaval at Jehan Pakistan intensifies as eight employees secure stay order against termination amid ongoing management turmoil.

PTV boss ignores IHC orders, says paper

PTV boss ignores IHC orders, says paper

 Published 12 years ago:  The PTV Acting MD is reportedly defying IHC orders by making high-paying appointments, raising questions about compliance and governance.

Journalist files FIR against Jehan Pakistan

Journalist files FIR against Jehan Pakistan

 Published 12 years ago:  Ahmed Latif files an FIR against Jehan Pakistan management, alleging he was forced to resign at gunpoint in Islamabad.

Jehan Pakistan fires senior editor

Jehan Pakistan fires senior editor

 Published 12 years ago:  Rana Tahir, senior editor of Jehan Pakistan, has been dismissed after refusing to lay off staff, sparking concerns over further job cuts.

When the top management takes all

When the top management takes all

 Published 12 years ago:  A critical look at the stark salary disparities in Pakistan's corporate world, highlighting the gap between top executives and ordinary workers.

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

Award-winning journalist Michael Hastings dies

 Published 12 years ago:  Michael Hastings, award-winning journalist known for his impactful reporting, tragically died in a car accident in Los Angeles at the age of 33.

Job cuts at Jehan Pakistan

Job cuts at Jehan Pakistan

 Published 12 years ago:  Jehan Pakistan is undergoing significant job cuts less than eight months after its launch, affecting multiple staff members and management.

Publisher ordered to appear in court

Publisher ordered to appear in court

 Published 12 years ago:  Justice Ijaz Ahmed orders publisher Yasmin Majeed of Ash-Sharq International to appear in court over contempt of court allegations involving false advertisements.

Fresh round of sackings at Rohi TV

Fresh round of sackings at Rohi TV

 Published 12 years ago:  Rohi TV management terminates 13 production team members and lays off additional staff as part of a major restructuring effort.

The News journalist lands top fellowship

The News journalist lands top fellowship

 Published 12 years ago:  Maria Kamal of The News has received the 2013 Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists Fellowship, a prestigious opportunity for journalists.

Yet to go on air channel causes a stir

Yet to go on air channel causes a stir

 Published 13 years ago:  A new television channel in Pakistan, BOL, is stirring the media industry with enticing employee benefits and competitive salaries.

Famed 'secret' fund abolished

Famed 'secret' fund abolished

 Published 13 years ago:  The government has abolished secret funds for 16 ministries, including the Information Ministry, effective from June 11, 2013.

PFUJ President elected IFJ adviser

PFUJ President elected IFJ adviser

 Published 13 years ago:  Pervaiz Shaukat, President of PFUJ, has been elected as an adviser to the IFJ during their World Congress in Dublin, marking a historic achievement for Pakistan.

Another feather in Umar Cheema's cap

Another feather in Umar Cheema's cap

 Published 13 years ago:  Umar Cheema, an investigative journalist, receives the 2013 Knight International Journalism Award for his courageous reporting in Pakistan.

Half of I. Coast's press suspended in 'clean up'

Half of I. Coast's press suspended in 'clean up'

 Published 13 years ago:  The Ivory Coast's press authority has suspended over half of its press industry in a bid to clean up sector violations and impose regulations.

BOL offers attractive packages, benefits

BOL offers attractive packages, benefits

 Published 13 years ago:  BOL, set to launch this year, offers exceptional packages and benefits to attract talent in the media industry.

36 scribes in capacity-building workshop

36 scribes in capacity-building workshop

 Published 13 years ago:  Thirty six journalists participated in a workshop focused on environmental issues and media capacity-building in Islamabad, enhancing their reporting skills.

Ex-PM media chief denies phone hacking charges

Ex-PM media chief denies phone hacking charges

 Published 13 years ago:  Former media chief Andy Coulson pleads not guilty to phone hacking charges amid continuing legal scrutiny over past misconduct in the UK press.

From 10 to 8: Pakistan impunity rate soars

From 10 to 8: Pakistan impunity rate soars

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistan's impunity rate for journalist murders has surged to 8th place, highlighting ongoing violence and lack of prosecutions against perpetrators.

Times promises complete entertainment

Times promises complete entertainment

 Published 13 years ago:  Times, the new television channel launched by the Express Media Group, promises complete entertainment for all viewers with diverse programming.

Rohi moving head office to Lahore

Rohi moving head office to Lahore

 Published 13 years ago:  Rohi TV is moving its headquarters from Islamabad to Lahore amid staff layoffs and internal discord within the organization.

Justice eludes slain Pakistani journalists

Justice eludes slain Pakistani journalists

 Published 13 years ago:  On the anniversary of Saleem Shahzad's murder, calls for investigation into Pakistani journalist killings intensify amid ongoing impunity.