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BOL unblocked; management condemns PEMRA

BOL unblocked; management condemns PEMRA

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL News is back on air after a Sindh High Court ruling, condemning PEMRA's alleged unlawful ban on its transmission.

PTA blocking YouTube is 'blatant censorship,' says Nighat Dad

PTA blocking YouTube is 'blatant censorship,' says Nighat Dad

 Published 3 years ago:  PTA's recent blockage of YouTube amid Imran Khan's speech has sparked outrage, leading to claims of censorship from digital rights expert Nighat Dad.

PEMRA silences BOL

PEMRA silences BOL

 Published 3 years ago:  PEMRA has suspended the transmission of BOL News and BOL Entertainment, citing a lack of security clearance from the interior ministry.

Dunya News cannot air Imran Khan interview, says Kamran Khan

Dunya News cannot air Imran Khan interview, says Kamran Khan

 Published 3 years ago:  Dunya News anchor Kamran Khan reveals that his interview with Imran Khan cannot be aired due to controversy surrounding the former PM's remarks.

Some journalists criticize Imran Khan for his controversial comment

Some journalists criticize Imran Khan for his controversial comment

 Published 3 years ago:  Journalists have condemned Imran Khan for his remarks on the army chief's appointment, raising concerns about political motives and army integrity.

The nefarious plan that made Arshad Sharif flee

The nefarious plan that made Arshad Sharif flee

 Published 3 years ago:  Arshad Sharif fled Pakistan after a retired general alleged a Taliban plot to kill him, raising concerns about journalist safety in the country.

PEMRA restores ARY News after a 24-day blackout

PEMRA restores ARY News after a 24-day blackout

 Published 3 years ago:  PEMRA has restored ARY News transmission after a 24-day blackout following a court order amidst ongoing controversy.

IHC orders PEMRA to restore ARY News' transmission

IHC orders PEMRA to restore ARY News' transmission

 Published 3 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has ordered PEMRA to restore ARY News' transmission, following widespread protests by journalist unions.

ARY News sacks Arshad Sharif

ARY News sacks Arshad Sharif

 Published 3 years ago:  ARY News has terminated Arshad Sharif for violating its social media code of conduct after an eight-year tenure, leading to speculation around the channel's future.

Salman Iqbal wonders why ARY is being sabotaged

Salman Iqbal wonders why ARY is being sabotaged

 Published 3 years ago:  Salman Iqbal expressed his sadness over ARY News' prolonged ban and questioned the motives behind the channel's sabotage amidst ongoing protests.

CPJ calls for dropping probe against journalist Waqar Satti

CPJ calls for dropping probe against journalist Waqar Satti

 Published 3 years ago:  The CPJ urges Pakistani authorities to end the investigation into journalist Waqar Satti and to address the threats he faces due to his reporting.

Dawn responds to a doctored headline

Dawn responds to a doctored headline

 Published 3 years ago:  Dawn has addressed a doctored headline regarding floods in KP that was widely circulated on social media, clarifying the misinformation.

PFUJ and RIUJ continue protests for ARY News

PFUJ and RIUJ continue protests for ARY News

 Published 3 years ago:  Journalist unions protest in Islamabad for the restoration of ARY News transmission, demanding action from PEMRA amidst ongoing tensions.

Fawad praises Daily Times and Express Tribune for covering telethon

Fawad praises Daily Times and Express Tribune for covering telethon

 Published 3 years ago:  Fawad Chaudhry praises Daily Times and Express Tribune for their coverage of Imran Khan's telethon, collecting Rs 5 billion for flood relief.

PFUJ camps outside PEMRA, calls for an end to ARY ban

PFUJ camps outside PEMRA, calls for an end to ARY ban

 Published 3 years ago:  The PFUJ protests outside PEMRA for the resumption of ARY News transmission, calling the ongoing ban illegal and unjust.

Daily Express journalist Muhammad Younis shot dead in Shorkot

Daily Express journalist Muhammad Younis shot dead in Shorkot

 Published 3 years ago:  Unidentified assailants have shot dead journalist Muhammad Younis in Shorkot while he was riding to his farmland on Saturday.

FIR filed against journalist Waqar Satti

FIR filed against journalist Waqar Satti

 Published 3 years ago:  Police in Rawalpindi have filed an FIR against journalist Waqar Satti for blasphemy after a controversial video criticizing Imran Khan.

Lahore Press Club President Azam Chaudhry finds a bullet on his work desk

Lahore Press Club President Azam Chaudhry finds a bullet on his work desk

 Published 3 years ago:  Azam Chaudhry, President of Lahore Press Club, found a bullet on his desk, raising concerns about press freedom in Pakistan amidst ongoing violence.

Restore ARY: PFUJ to set up protest camps outside PEMRA offices

Restore ARY: PFUJ to set up protest camps outside PEMRA offices

 Published 3 years ago:  PFUJ will protest outside PEMRA to demand the restoration of ARY News transmission, which has been off-air since August 8 due to regulatory actions.

Powers that be have the knife to our throats: Arif Hameed Bhatti

Powers that be have the knife to our throats: Arif Hameed Bhatti

 Published 3 years ago:  Arif Hameed Bhatti discusses the deteriorating state of journalism in Pakistan, citing pressure from authorities and concerns over democracy.

Siddique Jan of BOL News says there's a plan to file FIR against him

Siddique Jan of BOL News says there's a plan to file FIR against him

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL News Bureau Chief Siddique Jan claims plans are underway for an FIR against him by the Islamabad Police amid government pressure on journalists.

PFUJ condemns GNN decision to ban Arif Hameed Bhatti

PFUJ condemns GNN decision to ban Arif Hameed Bhatti

 Published 3 years ago:  PFUJ condemns GNN's decision to ban analyst Arif Hameed Bhatti, calling it an attack on press freedom and warning the government against suppression.

PTI leader questions Geo crew's presence during raid

PTI leader questions Geo crew's presence during raid

 Published 3 years ago:  Fawad Chaudhry questions the legality of Geo News' presence during a police raid on PTI leader Shahbaz Gill's room in Parliament Lodges.

IFJ urges government to withdraw case against BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi

IFJ urges government to withdraw case against BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi

 Published 3 years ago:  The IFJ urges the Pakistani government to drop charges against BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi to uphold press freedom amid allegations of intimidation.

BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi says he was stripped naked, beaten in custody

BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi says he was stripped naked, beaten in custody

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi alleges he was stripped naked and beaten by police during custody, raising serious concerns about human rights abuse.

BOL News anchor Jameel Farooqi arrested in Karachi

BOL News anchor Jameel Farooqi arrested in Karachi

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL News anchor Jameel Farooqi was arrested in Karachi for making false claims about Shahbaz Gill's treatment in police custody.

YouTube down in Pakistan during Imran Khan's power show

YouTube down in Pakistan during Imran Khan's power show

 Published 3 years ago:  YouTube faced outages in Pakistan during Imran Khan's speech, causing the hashtag #YoutubeDOWN to trend on social media.

BOL transmission blocked for several hours for airing Imran Khan's speech

BOL transmission blocked for several hours for airing Imran Khan's speech

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL News transmission was blocked for several hours across various regions under PEMRA's orders while airing Imran Khan's speech.