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Indian anchor Arnab Goswami has egg on his face

Indian anchor Arnab Goswami has egg on his face

 Published 4 years ago:  Controversial Indian TV anchor Arnab Goswami criticized for making baseless and fabricated claims against Pakistan

PFUJ condoles C. R. Shamsi's death

PFUJ condoles C. R. Shamsi's death

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ says C. R. Shamsi was a brave journalist, a soldier of democracy and a champion of human rights

NPC announces three-day mourning over C. R. Shamsi's death

NPC announces three-day mourning over C. R. Shamsi's death

 Published 4 years ago:  The official flag of NPC will fly at half-mast for three days to mourn the death of veteran journalist and unionist C. R. Shamsi

Saleem Safi apologizes for sharing Shahryar Afridi's fake photo

Saleem Safi apologizes for sharing Shahryar Afridi's fake photo

 Published 4 years ago:  Many tweeple question Saleem Safi's journalistic credentials, wondering how he could not decipher a fake picture of the MNA Shahryar Afridi

Business Recorder accuses speaker NA of Press Gallery closure

Business Recorder accuses speaker NA of Press Gallery closure

 Published 4 years ago:  Business Recorder accuses the speaker National Assembly of the undemocratic and unparliamentary order of closing Press Gallery

Journalist and unionist C. R. Shamsi passes away

Journalist and unionist C. R. Shamsi passes away

 Published 4 years ago:  C. R. Shamsi served as PFUJ general secretary, and throughout his career, fought for press freedom and journalists' rights

 Everything you wanted to know about PFUJ's Lahore Declaration

Everything you wanted to know about PFUJ's Lahore Declaration

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ's Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting was held in Lahore and discussed a detailed agenda

India's new form of censorship in Jammu and Kashmir

India's new form of censorship in Jammu and Kashmir

 Published 4 years ago:  An order has been issued in Jammu and Kashmir instructing journalists to complete a 'registration' process to be eligible to continue reporting

Veteran journalist Nazeer Khan passes away at 93

Veteran journalist Nazeer Khan passes away at 93

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalist Nazeer Khan was associated with Urdu daily Jasarat and other news publications during his 50-year career

PTI parliamentarian suggests round-table conference on PMDA

PTI parliamentarian suggests round-table conference on PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  PTI's Dr. Ramesh Kumar says the government must listen to the legitimate demands of journalists for reaching a consensus on PMDA bill

 Time magazine names Mullah Baradar among 100 most influential people of 2021

Time magazine names Mullah Baradar among 100 most influential people of 2021

 Published 4 years ago:  Time has chosen the influential people under six categories: leaders, icons, pioneers, titans, artists, and innovators

PFUJ says it will not talk to government on PMDA

PFUJ says it will not talk to government on PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ sees the controversial PMDA bill against the constitution and the spirit of democratic traditions

Government, media bodies to form a committee to discuss fake news

Government, media bodies to form a committee to discuss fake news

 Published 4 years ago:  Government and media bodies PBA, APNS, CPNE, PFUJ, and AEMEND to discuss fake news and other matters

CPNE seeks a legal definition of fake news

CPNE seeks a legal definition of fake news

 Published 4 years ago:  CPNE wonders why the regime was in such a hurry to get the Pakistan Media Development Authority bill approved

Geo News crosses 10m followers on YouTube

Geo News crosses 10m followers on YouTube

 Published 4 years ago:  Geo Television Network was established in May 2002 and hit the airwaves on October 1, 2002

American diplomats visit National Press Club

American diplomats visit National Press Club

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalists brief the American diplomats on press freedom regarding the proposed Pakistan Media Development Authority and media restrictions

Government to go ahead with PMDA

Government to go ahead with PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  Pakistan government says it is committed to the formation of Pakistan Media Development Authority for media improvements

Indus News closes down for two months

Indus News closes down for two months

 Published 4 years ago:  In an email to staff, Indus News TV management cited 'unavoidable legal and technical issues' for the channel's closure

Pakistan government must listen to the media industry regarding PMDA: IFJ

Pakistan government must listen to the media industry regarding PMDA: IFJ

 Published 4 years ago:  IFJ says Pakistan government must first open a transparent and industry-engaged process of review of the existing regulatory framework

Speaker NA orders locking of Press Gallery

Speaker NA orders locking of Press Gallery

 Published 4 years ago:  The reporters were surprised to see the Press Gallery of the Parliament House locked when they arrived for covering the joint session

Two-day PFUJ-led protest against PMDA ends

Two-day PFUJ-led protest against PMDA ends

 Published 4 years ago:  A large number of journalists, members of civil society, and politicians join the sit-in staged by PFUJ outside Parliament House

Media stand united against PMDA: The News

Media stand united against PMDA: The News

 Published 4 years ago:  The News says PMDA is a throwback to the kind of media restrictions Pakistan has seen during its worst dictatorships

Maryam Aurangzeb slams govt over press freedom

Maryam Aurangzeb slams govt over press freedom

 Published 4 years ago:  Maryam Aurangzeb criticizes the government for denying Pakistani journalists their constitutional right to peaceful protest

Pakistani journalists protest proposed PMDA in London

Pakistani journalists protest proposed PMDA in London

 Published 4 years ago:  The journalists single out information minister for pushing through a black law to finish the private media

Renowned broadcaster Azeem Sarwar passes away

Renowned broadcaster Azeem Sarwar passes away

 Published 4 years ago:  Azeem Sarwar's accomplishments made him a legend in his lifetime

APNS unanimously rejects PMDA

APNS unanimously rejects PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  APNS says the proposed PMDA is an attempt to tighten the federal government's control over the media from one platform

PFUJ appeals for mass participation in its sit-in to oppose media martial law

PFUJ appeals for mass participation in its sit-in to oppose media martial law

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ leaders say it is time for unity to oppose the proposed PMDA

KP journalists reject PMDA

KP journalists reject PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  KP journalists and speakers say the proposed PMDA would nullify Article 19 and snatch the citizens' right to freedom of expression