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Tribune may sue Statesman

Tribune may sue Statesman

 Published 13 years ago:  The Express Tribune plans to take legal action against The Statesman for plagiarizing a story originally reported by them in June.

Bureau office lifts JP ban

Bureau office lifts JP ban

 Published 13 years ago:  The bureau office of a leading English daily has lifted a ban on staff access to JournalismPakistan.com after three days of restrictions.

Dunya's Urdu newspaper faces delay

Dunya's Urdu newspaper faces delay

 Published 13 years ago:  Dunya News' Urdu newspaper launch has been postponed by three months, raising questions about potential underlying issues beyond Ramazan.

JournalismPakistan.com hacked

JournalismPakistan.com hacked

 Published 13 years ago:  JournalismPakistan.com faced a significant hack causing extensive damage to its website, but the team has swiftly restored services.

Obaidullah Baig passes away

Obaidullah Baig passes away

 Published 13 years ago:  Obaidullah Baig, renowned scholar and television host, passed away in Karachi, leaving behind a legacy of contributions to Urdu literature and media.

Polish reporter held in Belarus

Polish reporter held in Belarus

 Published 13 years ago:  A Polish reporter, Andrzej Poczobut, has been detained in Belarus less than a year after previous imprisonment for slandering President Lukashenko.

The Wage Board paradox

The Wage Board paradox

 Published 13 years ago:  The ongoing disparity in journalist salaries vs. management pay raises questions about the stalled 7th Wage Board implementation in Pakistan.

Nasim Zehra withdraws resignation

Nasim Zehra withdraws resignation

 Published 13 years ago:  Nasim Zehra has withdrawn her resignation as Director Current Affairs at Dunya News after agreeing to help establish a code of conduct for anchors.

New DawnNews hit-list emerges

New DawnNews hit-list emerges

 Published 13 years ago:  DawnNews TV faces another round of layoffs, with three journalists reportedly on a new hit-list, including Mateen Haider and others.

Mubashar plays his trump card

Mubashar plays his trump card

 Published 13 years ago:  Mubashar Lucqman struggles to maintain his position at Dunya TV amid controversy and connections with the MQM, following a leaked interview.

Jobless media graduate who left in a hurry

Jobless media graduate who left in a hurry

 Published 13 years ago:  Umair Zahoor, a talented media graduate, tragically took his life due to despair brought on by joblessness in a challenging environment.

Is Press club Hamid Mir's personal platform?

Is Press club Hamid Mir's personal platform?

 Published 13 years ago:  Hamid Mir's recent use of the Press Club raises questions about his motives and the role of the PFUJ in supporting media personalities.

Power protesters attack Dunya crew, van

Power protesters attack Dunya crew, van

 Published 13 years ago:  Dunya TV crew faced violence during a protest against power load shedding in Rawalpindi, with their DSNG van attacked but no injuries reported.

Journalism training program opens in Beijing

Journalism training program opens in Beijing

 Published 13 years ago:  A training program on reporters' safety has commenced in Beijing, focusing on strategies for journalists in dangerous environments.

Mubashar had plans to join Samaa

Mubashar had plans to join Samaa

 Published 13 years ago:  Mubashar Lucqmans plans to join Samaa were thwarted after leaked footage of an off-air conversation went viral, leading to his rejection.

Samaa looking to hire ex-Geo duo

Samaa looking to hire ex-Geo duo

 Published 13 years ago:  Samaa TV is actively interviewing former Geo TV employees to fill positions left by recent staff resignations, signaling a potential media shake-up.

Nusrat foresees restrictions on media

Nusrat foresees restrictions on media

 Published 13 years ago:  Nusrat Javed warns that government may soon impose media restrictions through PEMRA, as criticism of the media intensifies in Pakistan.

Jobless media graduate commits suicide

Jobless media graduate commits suicide

 Published 13 years ago:  Frustration over joblessness led a media graduate to commit suicide, highlighting serious issues in the job market for graduates in Pakistan.

Mubashar and Meher not the only ones

Mubashar and Meher not the only ones

 Published 13 years ago:  The recent incident involving Dunya TV anchors highlights the long-standing relationship between media, politics, and trust issues in Pakistan and beyond.

JP banned in bureau office

JP banned in bureau office

 Published 13 years ago:  A ban on JournalismPakistan.com at Peshawar's bureau office highlights concerns over media freedom and access to information in Pakistan.

To Meher's rescue

To Meher's rescue

 Published 13 years ago:  Meher Bukhari's fate remains uncertain as political backing complicates Dunya TV's actions after a controversial interview scandal.

Kashif keeps a low profile

Kashif keeps a low profile

 Published 13 years ago:  Kashif Abbasi stays out of the spotlight amid a media scandal, while his wife Meher Bukhari faces scrutiny over the leaked interview.

PFUJ inquiry panel termed a 'joke'

PFUJ inquiry panel termed a 'joke'

 Published 13 years ago:  The formation of a PFUJ inquiry panel to investigate alleged corrupt journalists has faced skepticism from many in the media community.

The dark side of journalism: staged interview sparks outrage

The dark side of journalism: staged interview sparks outrage

 Published 13 years ago:  Dunya News anchors face backlash after participating in a staged interview with Malik Riaz, highlighting ethical failures in journalism.

Journo stabbed to death in Bangladesh

Journo stabbed to death in Bangladesh

 Published 13 years ago:  A journalist was brutally murdered in Bangladesh, allegedly for exposing the illegal drug trade, prompting local protests against violence on the press.

DawnNews shows big boy the door

DawnNews shows big boy the door

 Published 13 years ago:  DawnNews TV has terminated anchor Matiullah Jan amid organizational changes, prompting his move to Waqt News TV after four years of service.

PFUJ to probe alleged corruption

PFUJ to probe alleged corruption

 Published 13 years ago:  The PFUJ has formed a committee to investigate corruption allegations involving journalists, following serious claims involving prominent media figures.

Who said what

Who said what

 Published 13 years ago:  The leaked Dunya video featuring Riaz Malik reveals controversial discussions among prominent journalists and raises questions of integrity in media.