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Games to be first social media Olympics

Games to be first social media Olympics

 Published 14 years ago:  London 2012 is set to become the first social media Olympics, with record-breaking activity on Twitter, Facebook and mobile devices shaping fan engagement.

If Veena Malik ran the news: Satirical scenarios and media musings

If Veena Malik ran the news: Satirical scenarios and media musings

 Published 14 years ago:  A satirical piece imagines Veena Malik as a newsroom boss, poking fun at celebrity culture, media hype, and power dynamics in journalism.

In Berlin, a Pakistani journo hones his skills

In Berlin, a Pakistani journo hones his skills

 Published 14 years ago:  Pakistani journalist Haroon-ur-Rasheed Baloch attends a Berlin multimedia journalism program, sharpening digital skills and planning an online news portal.

'I am a cheat'

'I am a cheat'

 Published 14 years ago:  A Karachi columnist criticizes TV host Mubashar Luqman, alleging his new ARY promo copies a YouTube concept and questions his credibility.

21,000 journalists swarm into London

21,000 journalists swarm into London

 Published 14 years ago:  London braces for the Olympics as 21,000 accredited journalists arrive, with BBC and NBC rolling out record TV, online, mobile and 3D coverage.

Missouri Honor Medal for Cheema

Missouri Honor Medal for Cheema

 Published 14 years ago:  Umar Cheema of The News, Islamabad and former USA Today editor Ken Paulson are among 2025 Missouri Honor Medal winners for journalism service.

Defiant Mubashar in ARY promo

Defiant Mubashar in ARY promo

 Published 14 years ago:  ARY TVs dramatic promo introduces Mubashar Luqmans return, drawing online chatter and questions after his exit from Dunya TV following the Malik Riaz.

Mati's hit list back on air

Mati's hit list back on air

 Published 14 years ago:  Matiullah Jan returns on Waqt TV with Aapna Aapna Gareban, alleging CDA favors to journalists and reigniting debate over media corruption.

Rehman Malik apologizes to journalist

Rehman Malik apologizes to journalist

 Published 14 years ago:  Rehman Malik apologized to Waqt TV reporter Qazi Asif after a viral video showed him grabbing the journalists collar at Karachi airport.

British paper demands it simply stop raining

British paper demands it simply stop raining

 Published 14 years ago:  The Times urges Britain to just stop raining as months of heavy downpours trigger flood alerts, disrupt harvests and test public patience.

Ethiopian journalist jailed for 18 years

Ethiopian journalist jailed for 18 years

 Published 14 years ago:  An Ethiopian court sentenced journalist Eskinder Nega to 18 years and opposition figure Andualem Arage to life on terrorism charges condemned by rights groups.

Bokhari likely to return to The News

Bokhari likely to return to The News

 Published 14 years ago:  Veteran journalist Salim Bokhari is tipped to return as Resident Editor of The News Islamabad, replacing Muhammad Malick after meetings with Jang Group.

JP names its UK correspondent

JP names its UK correspondent

 Published 14 years ago:  JournalismPakistan.com appoints Saadia Khalid as its UK correspondent, expanding international coverage with reporting from Leeds for Pakistani journalists.

Paper stops drug war coverage after attacks

Paper stops drug war coverage after attacks

 Published 14 years ago:  Mexico's El Manana newspaper in Nuevo Laredo halts drug-violence coverage after a second grenade attack, citing unsafe conditions for journalism.

From the newsroom to the farm

From the newsroom to the farm

 Published 14 years ago:  An Islamabad journalist recalls Bikram Vohras farming quips as colleague Azhar Malik quits the newsroom to cultivate garlic after decades in newspapers.

Rehman Malik loses his cool

Rehman Malik loses his cool

 Published 14 years ago:  Rehman Malik grabbed Waqt TV reporter Qazi Asif by the collar at Karachi Airport after tough questions, sparking widespread condemnation online.

Health journalists unite against polio

Health journalists unite against polio

 Published 14 years ago:  Health journalists in Islamabad pledged to form a forum against polio and promote ethical reporting on child rights, healthcare and sensitive issues.

USA Today taps Callaway as editor

USA Today taps Callaway as editor

 Published 14 years ago:  USA Today names MarketWatch editor David Callaway as editor in chief, succeeding John Hillkirk as the paper pushes new digital content strategies.

French TV reprimanded for airing gunman tape

French TV reprimanded for airing gunman tape

 Published 14 years ago:  Frances CSA reprimanded TF1 for airing leaked audio of Toulouse gunman Mohamed Merahs final talks with police without adequate warning.

Javed files defamation suit against Such TV

Javed files defamation suit against Such TV

 Published 14 years ago:  Javed Chaudhry files a defamation suit against Such TV officials and hosts over alleged false claims, seeking proof or an apology within 15 days.

Express News to make Lahore a bureau

Express News to make Lahore a bureau

 Published 14 years ago:  Express News plans to turn its Lahore centre into a bureau amid downsizing, with reports saying dozens of staff were fired or set for layoffs.

Express News fires 20 staffers amid financial struggles

Express News fires 20 staffers amid financial struggles

 Published 14 years ago:  Express News lays off around 20 Lahore staffers as the Express Group faces financial strain and delayed salaries across its media outlets.

The interview Hamid Mir can't forget

The interview Hamid Mir can't forget

 Published 14 years ago:  A column recounts how TV host Hamid Mirs Facebook post about his interviews with Osama bin Laden sparked sharp criticism and debate over journalism.

TV anchors and their wicked, wicked ways

TV anchors and their wicked, wicked ways

 Published 14 years ago:  An opinion piece argues TV anchors increasingly use rivalry, accusations and publicity tactics once linked to film stars to gain attention and influence.

Dunya makes another big signing

Dunya makes another big signing

 Published 14 years ago:  Dunya Media Group signs columnist Haroon ur Rasheed to lead editorial pages of Roznama Dunya after hiring The News resident editor Muhammad Malick.

Klasra heading back to The News?

Klasra heading back to The News?

 Published 14 years ago:  Reports say investigative journalist Rauf Klasra may leave Dunya Group and return to The News amid Muhammad Malicks move to Dunya.

Press Council of India institutes awards

Press Council of India institutes awards

 Published 14 years ago:  Press Council of India launches National Awards for Excellence in Journalism, including the Raja Rammohan Roy award with Rs 1 lakh prize money.

IFJ condemns intimidation of journalists

IFJ condemns intimidation of journalists

 Published 14 years ago:  IFJ and Pacific Freedom Forum condemn threats and intimidation of journalists at Papua New Guineas NBC East Sepik office by supporters led by Governor.