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PSWF affairs not smooth, AIPS told

PSWF affairs not smooth, AIPS told

 Published 13 years ago:  Sports Journalist Association of Sindh seeks help from AIPS Secretary General to address issues with the Pakistan Sports Writers Federation.

New York Times in talks to sell About.com

New York Times in talks to sell About.com

 Published 13 years ago:  The New York Times is in negotiations to sell About.com, with ongoing talks but no final agreement reached as of yet.

Google extends online search to email boxes

Google extends online search to email boxes

 Published 13 years ago:  Google has launched a trial allowing Gmail users to include email messages in their online searches for more comprehensive results.

Risking all: Dangers faced by Pakistani journalists in pursuit of truth

Risking all: Dangers faced by Pakistani journalists in pursuit of truth

 Published 13 years ago:  Pakistani journalists face numerous dangers while pursuing the truth, risking their lives for press freedom and accountability in a hostile environment.

ARY drops Mubashar promo

ARY drops Mubashar promo

 Published 13 years ago:  ARY TV has dropped the promo of Mubashar Luqman, raising speculation about his future with the channel amid ongoing controversies.

Judge seeks names of paid reporters, bloggers

Judge seeks names of paid reporters, bloggers

 Published 13 years ago:  A judge has ordered Google and Oracle to reveal names of paid reporters and bloggers involved in their ongoing copyright dispute, raising concerns.

Hero TV earns dubious distinction

Hero TV earns dubious distinction

 Published 13 years ago:  Hero TV faces backlash as Veena Malik's controversial show receives over 3600 complaints, leading to its cancellation during Ramazan.

Dada's show ruffles feathers

Dada's show ruffles feathers

 Published 13 years ago:  The Dada Pota Show sparks controversy in Pakistan, showcasing economic issues through a unique radio format that engages a diverse audience.

Cash-for-journalists plan angers PFUJ

Cash-for-journalists plan angers PFUJ

 Published 13 years ago:  The PFUJ expresses outrage over the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's cash plan for journalists in Peshawar, citing concerns over integrity and professionalism.

China state media blast US over sea criticism

China state media blast US over sea criticism

 Published 13 years ago:  China's state media condemned US criticism regarding the South China Sea, accusing Washington of exacerbating tensions in the region.

Mali radio presenter beaten by Islamists

Mali radio presenter beaten by Islamists

 Published 13 years ago:  A Mali radio presenter was beaten by Islamists after covering a protest against enforced amputation, highlighting rising tensions in Gao.

Nazir Naji to be Group Editor at Dunya

Nazir Naji to be Group Editor at Dunya

 Published 13 years ago:  Nazir Naji has been appointed as the Group Editor of the upcoming Urdu newspaper Roznama Dunya by Dunya Group, set to launch on September 1.

Facebook user arrested over hacking threat

Facebook user arrested over hacking threat

 Published 13 years ago:  A 21-year-old man in Hong Kong was arrested for threatening to hack multiple government websites on Facebook, exposing concerns over cybersecurity.

Nadeem Malik set for DawnNews

Nadeem Malik set for DawnNews

 Published 13 years ago:  Nadeem Malik is set to join DawnNews, replacing Syed Talat Hussain, amidst a wave of job changes among Pakistani television anchors.

BLF denies threatening BBC journalist

BLF denies threatening BBC journalist

 Published 13 years ago:  The Baloch Liberation Front has denied threatening BBC journalist Ayub Tareen, asserting their commitment to journalist safety over the past decade.

Newspapers as Ibne Insha saw them

Newspapers as Ibne Insha saw them

 Published 13 years ago:  The article discusses the current state of media in Pakistan, reflecting on its challenges and the insights of Ibne Insha's satire.

Hackers hit Reuters, post fake blog on Syria

Hackers hit Reuters, post fake blog on Syria

 Published 13 years ago:  Hackers infiltrated Reuters' blogging platform, posting fake stories, including an interview with a Syrian rebel leader, which has since been deleted.

JournalismPakistan & WBT-TV sign MoU

JournalismPakistan & WBT-TV sign MoU

 Published 13 years ago:  JournalismPakistan.com and WBT-TV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance collaboration and media services in California.

Pak media good: US journalist

Pak media good: US journalist

 Published 13 years ago:  US journalist praises Pakistani media for their hard work and valuable insights, despite some concerns over extremism support in the industry.

Time Out magazine to go for free

Time Out magazine to go for free

 Published 13 years ago:  Time Out magazine will shift to a free model in London this autumn, distributing over 300,000 copies weekly to expand its audience.

BBC man flees Quetta after threats

BBC man flees Quetta after threats

 Published 13 years ago:  Ayub Tareen, a BBC correspondent, flees Quetta after receiving threats from the Baloch Liberation Front over his reporting activities.

What is media integrity?

What is media integrity?

 Published 13 years ago:  The debate on media integrity intensifies as a controversial list of allegedly corrupt journalists fuels public distrust in Pakistan's media industry.

Indian media slam 'powerless' government

Indian media slam 'powerless' government

 Published 13 years ago:  Indian newspapers criticize the government for recent power outages, highlighting a failure in crisis management and international reputation.

Twitter 'unsuspends' journalist's account

Twitter 'unsuspends' journalist's account

 Published 13 years ago:  Twitter apologized for the suspension of journalist Guy Adams' account, responding to concerns over media freedom and Olympic partnerships.

29 journalists killed so far in 2012: RSF

29 journalists killed so far in 2012: RSF

 Published 13 years ago:  RSF says 29 journalists were killed for their work in 2012 so far, with Somalia and Mexico worst hit, and reports rising arrests of media and netizens.

Fire at Kohinoor TV kills four

Fire at Kohinoor TV kills four

 Published 13 years ago:  A fire at Kohinoor TV in Lahore killed four people and seriously burned 15, with police citing a suspected short circuit during a power switch.

Gunmen kill local TV journalist in Iraq

Gunmen kill local TV journalist in Iraq

 Published 13 years ago:  Gunmen killed Iraqi TV presenter Ghazwan Anas in Mosul during Iftar, wounding his mother and wife amid ongoing threats to journalists.

Twitter clocks half-billion users

Twitter clocks half-billion users

 Published 13 years ago:  A Semiocast study says Twitter topped 500 million accounts by end-June, led by the US and Brazil, with Japanese the second most-used language.