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PTV World: 'Changing Perspectives'

PTV World: 'Changing Perspectives'

 Published 13 years ago:  President Asif Ali Zardari launched PTV World, an English-language channel focusing on news, infotainment, and promoting youth talent in Pakistan.

PFUJ to protest again if demands not met

PFUJ to protest again if demands not met

 Published 13 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan defer protest until February 7 after assurance that demands like Wage Board setup will be met by the government.

Coming soon: The Spokesman

Coming soon: The Spokesman

 Published 13 years ago:  The Spokesman, a new daily newspaper, aims to bring positive change in journalism from Islamabad and Lahore with a young team of reporters.

Controversial host set for DawnNews debut

Controversial host set for DawnNews debut

 Published 13 years ago:  Controversial anchor Mehr Bukhari will debut her show NewsEye on DawnNews Television starting Monday at 8:05pm sharp.

Express and BBC strike collaboration

Express and BBC strike collaboration

 Published 13 years ago:  Express Media Group collaborates with the BBC for a one-hour Urdu news program on Express News Television, enhancing their media offerings.

PTV World launch on January 29

PTV World launch on January 29

 Published 13 years ago:  PTV World, a new English-language channel, will launch on January 29, offering news and entertainment amid challenges in the media landscape.

Editor gets 10 years in jail for royal insult

Editor gets 10 years in jail for royal insult

 Published 13 years ago:  A Thai editor received a 10-year prison sentence for defaming the monarchy, highlighting ongoing issues with freedom of expression in Thailand.

PFUJ sit-in to press for arrest of killers

PFUJ sit-in to press for arrest of killers

 Published 13 years ago:  PFUJ will hold a sit-in on January 28 outside Parliament to demand justice for slain journalists and better protections for media personnel.

Pakistani journo to contest AIPS elections

Pakistani journo to contest AIPS elections

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistani journo Malik Amjad Aziz has nominated for AIPS elections, aiming for vice president and committee positions at the upcoming Congress.

Police assault reporter during Jacobabad protest

Police assault reporter during Jacobabad protest

 Published 13 years ago:  A reporter was assaulted by police in Jacobabad during a protest over a fire at a celebration camp, raising concerns for journalist safety.

Journalist Barbara hospitalized after fall

Journalist Barbara hospitalized after fall

 Published 13 years ago:  Veteran journalist Barbara Walters was hospitalized after falling and cutting her head at the British ambassador's residence in Washington D.C.!

Al-Jazeera reporter killed by sniper

Al-Jazeera reporter killed by sniper

 Published 13 years ago:  Al-Jazeera reporter Mohamed al-Mesalma was killed by a sniper in Daraa, marking the second journalist fatality in Syria within two days.

French journalist killed in Syria

French journalist killed in Syria

 Published 13 years ago:  French war reporter Yves Debay was killed by sniper fire in Syria while covering the ongoing conflict, prompting condemnation from France.

Qadri, media and the 'revolution'

Qadri, media and the 'revolution'

 Published 13 years ago:  Dr. Tahirul Qadri's long march for electoral reforms culminated in disappointment as he withdrew his demands after significant public turnout.

Bonn symposium to discuss Pakistan media

Bonn symposium to discuss Pakistan media

 Published 13 years ago:  The DW Media Symposium will explore the evolving landscape of Pakistan's media and the challenges faced by journalists on May 29.

Brazilian website creates fake girlfriends

Brazilian website creates fake girlfriends

 Published 13 years ago:  A Brazilian website offers fake girlfriends for $20 to help men make their exes jealous and showcase a false relationship.

Bangladeshi blogger stabbed

Bangladeshi blogger stabbed

 Published 13 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges investigation into the stabbing of blogger Asif Mohiuddin in Dhaka, who remains in critical condition.

UNESCO boss condemns attacks on media

UNESCO boss condemns attacks on media

 Published 13 years ago:  UNESCO condemns recent attacks on journalists in Pakistan, Tanzania, and the Central African Republic, highlighting the need for justice.

Terrorists exploiting social media: minister

Terrorists exploiting social media: minister

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistan's Foreign Minister warns at the UN that terrorists are exploiting social media to spread radical ideologies and urges global unity to combat this threat.

SC names media accountability commission

SC names media accountability commission

 Published 13 years ago:  The Supreme Court has established a media accountability commission, appointing retired judge Nasir Aslam Zahid and Javed Jabbar to oversee media regulations.

Mehr joining DawnNews

Mehr joining DawnNews

 Published 13 years ago:  Television host Mehr Bukhari joins DawnNews, returning to screen after a controversial hiatus with a reported salary of Rs1.8 million.

Express News downsizes staff at two bureaus

Express News downsizes staff at two bureaus

 Published 13 years ago:  Express News has downsized staff at its Sargodha and Rahimyar Khan bureaus, leaving them severely understaffed due to financial issues.

A peep into PTV Sports

A peep into PTV Sports

 Published 13 years ago:  PTV Sports faces internal conflict, leadership issues, and declining quality, raising doubts over its future viability.

Journalists condemn killing of colleagues

Journalists condemn killing of colleagues

 Published 13 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad and Rawalpindi protest against the killing of colleagues in a Quetta bomb blast, demanding government support for affected families.

Deadly blasts claim lives of Samaa TV and NNI journalists

Deadly blasts claim lives of Samaa TV and NNI journalists

 Published 13 years ago:  Two bomb blasts in Quetta claimed the lives of journalists from Samaa TV and NNI, injuring several others and resulting in 93 deaths overall.

News Investigation Cell has a new member

News Investigation Cell has a new member

 Published 13 years ago:  Waseem Abbasi, a journalist with experience in Brunei, joins The News investigation cell in Islamabad to work under Editor Investigations Ansar Abbasi.

Media accountability commission soon

Media accountability commission soon

 Published 13 years ago:  The Supreme Court will form a commission to establish media regulations before elections, addressing misuse of funds and content control.

Online rehires controversial editor

Online rehires controversial editor

 Published 13 years ago:  Siddique Sajid, a controversial editor previously dismissed, has been rehired by Online International News Network, stirring discussions in media circles.