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Another reporter quits DawnNews bureau

Another reporter quits DawnNews bureau

 Published 13 years ago:  DawnNews Peshawar Bureau sees another resignation, marking the fifth reporter's departure due to low salaries and workplace conditions.

Counsels summoned in Sardar case

Counsels summoned in Sardar case

 Published 13 years ago:  Sindh High Court commissioner summons counsels in Sardar Khan's defamation case for March 7, 2013, as he seeks Rs1380.3 million in damages.

RIUJ urges Daily Times to clear staff dues

RIUJ urges Daily Times to clear staff dues

 Published 13 years ago:  RIUJ demands Daily Times management to clear due payments for illegally terminated staff, emphasizing the need for compliance with labor laws.

Sacked Daily Times staffer strikes back

Sacked Daily Times staffer strikes back

 Published 13 years ago:  Sacked Daily Times photojournalist Shabbir Hussain wins court stay order against his termination amid prolonged salary issues at the newspaper.

RISJA finalizes voter list

RISJA finalizes voter list

 Published 13 years ago:  The RISJA has confirmed a voter list of 41 eligible sports journalists ahead of its upcoming elections, ensuring a fair process.

Bikram Vohra on board JP soon

Bikram Vohra on board JP soon

 Published 13 years ago:  Bikram Vohra, an esteemed journalist with over 37 years of experience, will soon launch 'Daily Dose' on JournalismPakistan.com.

Reader's Digest parent Co files for bankruptcy

Reader's Digest parent Co files for bankruptcy

 Published 13 years ago:  Reader's Digest's parent company files for bankruptcy again, aiming to cut $534 million debt by 80% amid industry decline.

Ansar serves notice on Waqt anchor

Ansar serves notice on Waqt anchor

 Published 13 years ago:  Ansar Abbasi serves legal notice to Waqt News anchor Ameer Abbas for defamation, seeking Rs50 million in damages over false corruption claims.

Getting into journalism

Getting into journalism

 Published 13 years ago:  Discover the essential skills and paths to pursue a successful career in journalism in Pakistan, including education and real-world experience!

Sri Lanka journalist shot and wounded

Sri Lanka journalist shot and wounded

 Published 13 years ago:  A Sri Lankan journalist was shot and wounded in Colombo, highlighting ongoing threats to media personnel in the country.

Zero, dark, dirty and disturbing

Zero, dark, dirty and disturbing

 Published 13 years ago:  This article critiques the inaccuracies and stereotypes presented in 'Zero Dark Thirty' regarding Pakistan and its representation in international media.

Time for accountability

Time for accountability

 Published 13 years ago:  Matiullah Jan exposes media corruption, focusing on Kamran Khan's alleged wrongdoings amid ongoing investigations into journalistic integrity.

Swede wins World Press Photo award

Swede wins World Press Photo award

 Published 13 years ago:  Swedish photographer Paul Hansen wins the 2012 World Press Photo award for a moving image of Palestinian children after an Israeli missile strike.

On day of love, hatemongers take no off

On day of love, hatemongers take no off

 Published 13 years ago:  On Valentine's Day, the Pakistani government continues its YouTube ban while PEMRA issues warnings over immorality amid protests by Jamaat-e-Islami.

Commission probes alleged corruption

Commission probes alleged corruption

 Published 13 years ago:  The Media Commission investigates alleged media corruption ahead of the April-May 2013 elections, aiming for an impartial media report by March 7, 2013.

Klasra may soon return to The News

Klasra may soon return to The News

 Published 13 years ago:  Rauf Klasra may return to The News after discussions with Mir Shakilur Rehman, following previous attempts to rejoin the newspaper.

BBC program on Express News set to start

BBC program on Express News set to start

 Published 13 years ago:  BBC Urdu's first television program Sairbeen will air on Express News, featuring presenters Iram Gillani, Nosheen Abbas, and Tabinda Kokab.

Iran says its channel dropped by satellite

Iran says its channel dropped by satellite

 Published 13 years ago:  Iran's Press TV has been dropped by the Galaxy 19 satellite, impacting its broadcast to North American audiences due to imposed sanctions.

In the name of journalism

In the name of journalism

 Published 13 years ago:  An analysis of the decline of journalistic integrity in Pakistan's media landscape, highlighting opportunism and ethical dilemmas among reporters.

Jehan Pakistan hits Islamabad newsstands

Jehan Pakistan hits Islamabad newsstands

 Published 13 years ago:  Jehan Pakistan, the new Urdu-language daily from the University of Lahore, officially launched in Islamabad after delays stemming from a leadership change.

Pakistani hackers strike big

Pakistani hackers strike big

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistani hackers have compromised 23,000 dot pk domains, impacting major media outlets like the Jang Group and The News.

Ayesha Haroon passes away

Ayesha Haroon passes away

 Published 13 years ago:  Ayesha Haroon, former editor of The News and The Nation, passed away in New York after a long battle with cancer, leaving a legacy in journalism.

The Spokesman has arrived

The Spokesman has arrived

 Published 13 years ago:  The Spokesman has launched in Islamabad, aiming to revitalize journalism with diverse content and critical reporting on current issues.

PTV World puts Pirzada program off air

PTV World puts Pirzada program off air

 Published 13 years ago:  Dr. Moeed Pirzada's program on PTV World has been taken off air after its first episode due to management's decision.

ICFJ media summit begins in Islamabad

ICFJ media summit begins in Islamabad

 Published 13 years ago:  The ICFJ media summit in Islamabad, attended by over 70 journalists, emphasizes the importance of a free press in Pakistan's democracy.

Chinese hacked NYT computers, says paper

Chinese hacked NYT computers, says paper

 Published 13 years ago:  Chinese hackers infiltrated New York Times' systems, stealing employees' passwords amid an investigation into Premier Wen Jiabao's wealth.

Resignations at DawnNews bureau

Resignations at DawnNews bureau

 Published 13 years ago:  DawnNews Television's Peshawar bureau faces turmoil after three reporters resign over recent months, impacting operations and staffing.

Court accepts Sardar's plea

Court accepts Sardar's plea

 Published 13 years ago:  The Sindh High Court accepted Sardar Khan's plea to appoint a commissioner for his ongoing defamation suit against multiple defendants.