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Ishaq Dar loses his temper and confronts journalist
Published 2 years ago: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar clashed with a journalist in the National Assembly over IMF talks, resulting in allegations of physical confrontation.
Amir Mateen urges journalists to protest 'unprecedented control of media'
Published 2 years ago: Amir Mateen has urged journalists to protest against media control, emphasizing the need for freedom of expression amidst growing threats.
Asad Umar's interview on ARY News features Imran Khan's name despite PEMRA order
Published 2 years ago: Asad Umar's recent interview on ARY News defied PEMRA's order by mentioning Imran Khan's name, sparking discussions about media regulations.
BOL News President Sami Ibrahim granted interim bail in terrorism case
Published 2 years ago: Sami Ibrahim, President of BOL News, has received interim bail in a terrorism case until July 4, following his controversial kidnapping.
Mismanagement and missed opportunities plague state-owned PTV Sports
Published 2 years ago: PTV Sports faces mismanagement and missed opportunities, jeopardizing its position as Pakistan's leading sports channel and risking millions in revenue.
Dawn criticizes treason cases against journalists as an intimidation strategy
Published 2 years ago: Daily Dawn criticizes treason cases against journalists as intimidation tactics used by the state to harass and suppress dissent.
Mazhar Abbas highlights government's failures in press freedom, journalists' safety
Published 2 years ago: Mazhar Abbas criticizes the Pakistani government's poor record on press freedom and journalist safety, citing multiple recent incidents as evidence.
Coalition urges prime minister to notify federal safety commission for journalists urgently
Published 2 years ago: Media stakeholders urge Pakistan's Prime Minister to activate the Federal Safety Commission for journalists to combat ongoing violence against them.
Amnesty International and RSF condemn cases against Pakistani journalists
Published 2 years ago: Amnesty International and RSF condemn the use of anti-terror laws against journalists in Pakistan, citing freedom of expression violations.
Sabir Shakir receives death threats amid treason charges
Published 2 years ago: Sabir Shakir, a journalist facing treason charges, reveals he has received death threats since April 2022, calling the case against him baseless.
Shaheen Sehbai dismisses treason case, calls it a nonsensical move
Published 2 years ago: Senior journalist Shaheen Sehbai dismisses a treason case against him as nonsensical, criticizing government actions and media censorship.
Missing journalist Imran Riaz Khan: Lahore High Court sets next hearing date for June 26
Published 2 years ago: The Lahore High Court has postponed the hearing for missing journalist Imran Riaz Khan to June 26, amid ongoing efforts for his recovery.
Moeed Pirzada calls treason case a 'scripted plan'
Published 2 years ago: Moeed Pirzada labels the treason case against him and other journalists as a strategic attempt to silence dissenting voices in Pakistan.
Treason case registered against journalists Sabir Shakir and Moeed Pirzada
Published 2 years ago: A treason case has been filed against journalists Sabir Shakir and Moeed Pirzada for allegedly inciting violence during unrest related to military installations.
Journalist Wajahat S. Khan vows to contest 'absurd' treason charges
Published 2 years ago: Wajahat S. Khan criticizes the treason charges against him as absurd and vows to contest them in court, highlighting threats to press freedom in Pakistan.
Prominent journalists and ex-army officers face treason charges for provoking violence in Pakistan
Published 2 years ago: Treason charges have been filed against journalists and ex-army officers for allegedly inciting violence in Pakistan's national security institutions.
Journalists face threats and attacks in May 2023: FN Threat Data Analysis
Published 2 years ago: In May 2023, 24 documented threats and attacks against journalists in Pakistan highlight the ongoing risks faced by the media community.
Government introduces health insurance card for working journalists in budget
Published 2 years ago: The federal government has launched a health insurance card for working journalists in its 2023-24 budget, allocating one billion rupees.
Journalist Ahmed Noorani declared proclaimed offender for reporting assets of former army chief
Published 2 years ago: Journalist Ahmed Noorani has been declared a proclaimed offender after reporting on former army chief Qamar Javed Bajwa's assets.
Armed men raid house of Dawn journalist Baqir Sajjad, steal cash and jewellery
Published 2 years ago: Armed men raided the house of journalist Baqir Sajjad in Islamabad, stealing cash and jewellery while threatening his family at gunpoint.
Spotify to cut 200 jobs in podcast restructuring
Published 3 years ago: Spotify plans to cut 200 jobs, affecting 2% of its workforce, to optimize its podcast operations as part of a strategic realignment.
Microsoft agrees to $20m settlement for violating child privacy laws
Published 3 years ago: Microsoft will pay $20 million to settle FTC charges for violating children's privacy laws by collecting data without parental consent.
Abducted Geo News Executive Producer Zubair Anjum returns home safe
Published 3 years ago: Geo News executive producer Zubair Anjum safely returned home after being abducted by unknown men, including some in police uniforms.
Anchor apologizes for mentioning Imran Khan's name on air, claims editor
Published 3 years ago: Haroon Rashid revealed a senior anchor apologized for mentioning Imran Khan's name on air amid a PEMRA ban on the former Prime Minister's name.
Commission orders report on journalist Zubair Anjum's abduction within 36 hours
Published 3 years ago: The Sindh Journalist Protection Commission demands a report on journalist Zubair Anjum's abduction within 36 hours after he was taken by unknown men.
Activist Jibran Nasir demands release of abducted journalists
Published 3 years ago: Activist Jibran Nasir calls for the release of abducted journalists Imran Riaz Khan, Zubair Anjum, and Arqum Sheikh amid police denial of involvement.
Former editor highlights crisis of mainstream media in Pakistan: too much commentary, little reporting
Published 3 years ago: The mainstream media in Pakistan faces a crisis with excessive commentary overshadowing essential reporting, leading viewers to social media alternatives.
Geo News Executive Producer Zubair Anjum abducted
Published 3 years ago: Geo News executive producer Zubair Anjum was abducted by unidentified men in Karachi early Tuesday morning, raising concerns over his safety.
