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Photojournalist injured in blast dies

Photojournalist injured in blast dies

 Published 13 years ago:  Saqib Khan, a photojournalist injured in a bomb blast in Karachi, has died en route to the hospital, raising concerns for journalist safety.

'Rapid rise in Pakistan's impunity rating'

'Rapid rise in Pakistan's impunity rating'

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistan's impunity rating has surged over the past four years, highlighting the increasing threats faced by journalists in the region.

Google Pakistan website hacked

Google Pakistan website hacked

 Published 13 years ago:  Google Pakistan's homepage was hacked by a Turkish group, displaying altered images and messages throughout Saturday, causing widespread access issues.

Ardeshir Cowasjee passes away

Ardeshir Cowasjee passes away

 Published 13 years ago:  Renowned columnist Ardeshir Cowasjee passes away at 86 in Karachi, remembered for his contributions as a writer and social activist.

Media boom and bust: How journalism in Pakistan has suffered

Media boom and bust: How journalism in Pakistan has suffered

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistan's journalism faces significant challenges with declining quality and credibility, highlighting issues in reporting and media standards.

Killers enjoy impunity in Pakistan: IPI

Killers enjoy impunity in Pakistan: IPI

 Published 13 years ago:  The IPI reports that 48 journalists have been killed in Pakistan over the last decade, with perpetrators enjoying near-total impunity.

Judgment day: UK media face moment of truth

Judgment day: UK media face moment of truth

 Published 13 years ago:  Britain's press faces a pivotal moment as Lord Justice Brian Leveson prepares to deliver his verdict on media misconduct next Thursday.

TV networks in ratings push with advertisers

TV networks in ratings push with advertisers

 Published 13 years ago:  US TV networks are urging advertisers to pay for commercial viewership up to seven days post-airing to counter ratings decline.

Long-serving sub of The News to quit

Long-serving sub of The News to quit

 Published 13 years ago:  Ghulam Hussain, a dedicated sub at The News for 21 years, will resign due to low pay after multiple tenures at the publication.

Stay vigilant, CPJ advises Pakistani journos

Stay vigilant, CPJ advises Pakistani journos

 Published 13 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Pakistani journos to prioritize safety while covering high-risk events after recent bomb blasts in Karachi.

Such TV office boy killed in Pindi attack

Such TV office boy killed in Pindi attack

 Published 13 years ago:  Chaudhry Mohsin, an office boy at Such TV, was killed in a suicide bomb attack during a Moharram procession in Rawalpindi that claimed 14 lives.

Journalists injured in Karachi blasts

Journalists injured in Karachi blasts

 Published 13 years ago:  Two bomb blasts in Karachi's Orangi Town injured several journalists and resulted in four fatalities, raising serious security concerns.

Israeli airstrikes kill three Palestine journos

Israeli airstrikes kill three Palestine journos

 Published 13 years ago:  Israeli airstrikes killed three Palestinian journalists in Gaza, drawing international attention amid ongoing conflict and escalating violence.

Apna prepares to launch Urdu channel

Apna prepares to launch Urdu channel

 Published 13 years ago:  Apna TV is set to launch a new Urdu news channel by the end of December 2013, expanding its media presence in Pakistan.

Former Imroze editor Shafqat dies

Former Imroze editor Shafqat dies

 Published 13 years ago:  Shafqat Tanveer Mirza, former Imroze editor, passed away in Lahore at the age of 80 after a battle with cancer.

Coulson and Brooks to be charged

Coulson and Brooks to be charged

 Published 13 years ago:  Andy Coulson and Rebekah Brooks face charges related to payments for private information, impacting David Cameron's reputation amidst a scandal.

Fahd set to join Capital TV

Fahd set to join Capital TV

 Published 13 years ago:  Fahd Hussain is leaving Waqt TV to join Capital TV as Chief Operating Officer, highlighting the common job changes among TV anchors.

Not my fault, Mubashir tells viewers

Not my fault, Mubashir tells viewers

 Published 13 years ago:  Rana Mubashir clarifies his non-involvement in controversial programs that angered the Shi'a community, addressing threats received thereafter.

CPJ calls for probe into Abid's murder

CPJ calls for probe into Abid's murder

 Published 13 years ago:  CPJ demands an investigation into Rehmatullah Abid's murder, a journalist killed in Balochistan, to ensure justice for media professionals.

Police hunt for journalist's killers

Police hunt for journalist's killers

 Published 13 years ago:  Police are pursuing the killers of Dunya TV reporter Rehmatullah Abid, shot dead in Panjgur amid rising violence against journalists in Balochistan.

Watchdog condemns Israel attack on media

Watchdog condemns Israel attack on media

 Published 13 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders condemns Israeli air strikes on media in Gaza, calling for an end to attacks that obstruct freedom of information.

Panjgur tragedy: Rehmatullah Abid of Dunya TV killed by unknown assailants

Panjgur tragedy: Rehmatullah Abid of Dunya TV killed by unknown assailants

 Published 13 years ago:  Rehmatullah Abid, a reporter for Dunya TV, was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Panjgur, Balochistan, marking a tragic loss for journalism in Pakistan.

Gaza journalists wounded in Israeli attack

Gaza journalists wounded in Israeli attack

 Published 13 years ago:  Israeli airstrikes on Gaza media buildings wounded eight journalists, raising concerns from press organizations amidst ongoing conflict.

Anchor lands NewsOne in trouble

Anchor lands NewsOne in trouble

 Published 13 years ago:  Shumaisa Rehman of NewsOne faces backlash after guest Khadim Hussain Dhilon insults the Shi'a community on air, leading to heightened security measures.

Cable operators black out six channels

Cable operators black out six channels

 Published 13 years ago:  Cable operators in Karachi have blacked out six entertainment channels, leading to a complaint by the Pakistan Broadcasters Association to PEMRA.

Journalist on assignment shot dead in Mexico

Journalist on assignment shot dead in Mexico

 Published 13 years ago:  A freelance journalist was shot dead in Puebla, Mexico, after investigating a gasoline theft and witnessing a violent standoff between soldiers and gunmen.

Bangash returns to Mashriq

Bangash returns to Mashriq

 Published 13 years ago:  Mumtaz Bangash has rejoined Daily Mashriq as chief reporter, aiming to improve the newspaper's reporting quality after recent staff dismissals.

Slain scribe's son finds Malik hard to meet

Slain scribe's son finds Malik hard to meet

 Published 13 years ago:  Haroon Siraj struggles to meet Federal Interior Minister Rehman Malik regarding a presidential award for his late father, a journalist killed by the Taliban.