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Welcome to our Newsroom, your one-stop destination for the latest stories meticulously curated and refined by our skilled sub-editors. This dynamic section features a diverse mix of news articles spanning some of our main categories, including Pakistan, World, Asia, Opportunities, and Women in Media. Stay updated with the most current and compelling stories, all in one place, as we bring you comprehensive coverage of the events and issues shaping the media world.

Reporting from the crash site

Reporting from the crash site

 Published 13 years ago:  Journalists faced numerous challenges reporting on the Bhoja Air Boeing 737-200 crash near Islamabad, which killed all 127 passengers. Rain, darkness, and narrow roads hindered access to the site. Reporters struggled with poor lighting, erratic cell phone signals, and difficult terrain.

The pains of being a journalist

The pains of being a journalist

 Published 13 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan face severe hardships, including job cuts, delayed salaries, and legal battles for dues. Media organizations like Daily Times and GeoTV have retrenched staff, leaving many jobless. Despite court rulings in favor of journalists, employers continue to withhold payments.

Fearless writer: Dawn assistant editor Murtaza Razvi strangled to death

Fearless writer: Dawn assistant editor Murtaza Razvi strangled to death

 Published 13 years ago:  Murtaza Razvi, senior assistant editor and head of magazines at Dawn, was found murdered in Karachi on April 19. His body was discovered with torture marks in a friend's art studio, leaving the media community mourning a fearless writer and talented journalist.

Probe urged into death of Dawn journalist Murtaza Razvi

Probe urged into death of Dawn journalist Murtaza Razvi

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistani authorities must thoroughly investigate the death of prominent editor and writer Murtaza Razvi, a Senior Assistant Editor and head of magazines at Dawn Media Group. Razvi's body, bearing torture marks and signs of strangulation, was found in a friend's apartment in Karachi on April 19. The Committee to Protect Journalists calls for a thorough investigation to determine a motive and apprehend those responsible.

Paying tributes to media professionals

Paying tributes to media professionals

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From 'urging unity' to 'enthralling audience'

From 'urging unity' to 'enthralling audience'

 Published 13 years ago:  This article delves into the pervasive use of cliched expressions in media headlines and reporting, examining their role in shaping public perception and discourse. It critiques how these phrases, such as "urge for unity" and "enthralled audience," have become ingrained in journalistic writing, often detracting from originality and clarity.

Sharp rise in violence against Press: CPJ

Sharp rise in violence against Press: CPJ

 Published 13 years ago:  Discover the alarming rise in deadly attacks against journalists in Pakistan and Mexico, highlighted in the Committee to Protect Journalists' latest Impunity Index. Despite global trends, impunity persists, raising serious concerns about press freedom and journalist safety in these nations.

Dawn journalist lands APNS award

Dawn journalist lands APNS award

 Published 13 years ago:  Mubarak Zeb Khan of Dawn Islamabad receives the prestigious Best Investigative Reporter award in the Business/Economics category from APNS, presented by President Asif Ali Zardari. Learn about his award-winning story on taxpayers and his contributions to journalism in Pakistan.

Media indifference disturbing

Media indifference disturbing

 Published 13 years ago:  There's public outcry over the media's failure to properly cover the tragic burial of 138 Pakistan Army soldiers under an avalanche at Siachen Glacier. Initial shock turns to anger as national dailies bury the story and electronic media barely mention it, focusing instead on political scandals.