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Geo News debunks PTI leaders' claims about fabricating facts

Geo News debunks PTI leaders' claims about fabricating facts

 Published 3 years ago:  Geo News refutes PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry's claims of journalistic misconduct, defending its reporting and integrity amidst political turmoil.

DW Akademie urges need for media diversity in Pakistani newsrooms

DW Akademie urges need for media diversity in Pakistani newsrooms

 Published 3 years ago:  DW Akademie highlights the urgent need for media diversity in Pakistan to truly represent marginalized communities in newsrooms.

Afzal Butt elected PFUJ president unopposed

Afzal Butt elected PFUJ president unopposed

 Published 3 years ago:  Afzal Butt has been elected unopposed as the president of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists during their recent biennial meeting.

Indian Supreme Court orders freeing journalist Mohammed Zubair

Indian Supreme Court orders freeing journalist Mohammed Zubair

 Published 3 years ago:  The Indian Supreme Court has granted interim bail to journalist Mohammed Zubair, emphasizing the need for careful use of arrest powers.

CPNE establishes media safety and security committee

CPNE establishes media safety and security committee

 Published 3 years ago:  CPNE has formed a media safety and security committee to assess risks and enhance protections for journalists in Pakistan.

Murderer of journalist Anwar Jan Khetran gets life term

Murderer of journalist Anwar Jan Khetran gets life term

 Published 3 years ago:  Anwar Jan Khetran's murderer, Adam Khan, has been sentenced to life imprisonment by a Balochistan court, along with a Rs.200,000 fine.

TikTok removes 12.5m videos from Pakistan

TikTok removes 12.5m videos from Pakistan

 Published 3 years ago:  TikTok removed 12.5 million videos from Pakistan in the first quarter of 2022, ranking second in global removals for guideline violations.

Degrees of 85 PTV employees found fake

Degrees of 85 PTV employees found fake

 Published 3 years ago:  Eighty-five employees of Pakistan Television have been found to hold fake educational degrees, sparking investigations and salary recovery efforts.

India arrests journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh after 9-hour home raid

India arrests journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh after 9-hour home raid

 Published 3 years ago:  Indian authorities arrested journalist Rupesh Kumar Singh after a nine-hour raid on his home, raising concerns over press freedom in the country.

Thai police release watchlist with details of reporters, citizen journalists

Thai police release watchlist with details of reporters, citizen journalists

 Published 3 years ago:  Thai police release a classified watchlist of journalists and activists, prompting condemnation from the International Federation of Journalists.

Azaz Syed, Umar Cheema launch YouTube channel named Talk SHOCK

Azaz Syed, Umar Cheema launch YouTube channel named Talk SHOCK

 Published 3 years ago:  Investigative journalists Azaz Syed and Umar Cheema launch their YouTube channel, Talk SHOCK, to share accurate information and insights.

Imran Khan discusses press freedom during his tenure

Imran Khan discusses press freedom during his tenure

 Published 3 years ago:  Imran Khan stresses press freedom, denying any detentions of journalists during his premiership and highlights issues surrounding fake news.

Attacks on the press increase under PM Shehbaz Sharif: report

Attacks on the press increase under PM Shehbaz Sharif: report

 Published 3 years ago:  A report by Freedom Network reveals escalating threats against journalists under PM Shehbaz Sharif, documenting numerous cases of harassment and violence.

Plaintiff withdraws case against Imran Riaz in Chakwal

Plaintiff withdraws case against Imran Riaz in Chakwal

 Published 3 years ago:  The plaintiff has officially withdrawn his case against Imran Riaz Khan in Chakwal, leading to the court's acquittal of the television anchor.

Arshad Sharif writes to president, seeks protection for himself, colleagues under threat

Arshad Sharif writes to president, seeks protection for himself, colleagues under threat

 Published 3 years ago:  Arshad Sharif appeals to President Alvi for protection amid threats to journalists, citing potential attacks against him and colleagues.

Female reporter slaps young boy while covering Eid festivities

Female reporter slaps young boy while covering Eid festivities

 Published 3 years ago:  A female reporter in Lahore is criticized after slapping a boy during Eid coverage, igniting a debate on professionalism in journalism.

Attack on Sami Ibrahim outside BOL News offices

Attack on Sami Ibrahim outside BOL News offices

 Published 3 years ago:  Sami Ibrahim was attacked by assailants outside BOL News offices in Islamabad as he was assisting a beggar, raising concerns over press freedom.

PFUJ slams attack on journalist Sami Ibrahim

PFUJ slams attack on journalist Sami Ibrahim

 Published 3 years ago:  PFUJ condemned the attack on journalist Sami Ibrahim in Islamabad, calling for justice and the arrest of the culprits responsible.

LHC grants bail to journalist Imran Riaz Khan

LHC grants bail to journalist Imran Riaz Khan

 Published 3 years ago:  The Lahore High Court has granted bail to journalist Imran Riaz Khan, imposing conditions on his public speeches until further hearings.

Journalist Pir Muhammad Kakar arrested in Loralai

Journalist Pir Muhammad Kakar arrested in Loralai

 Published 3 years ago:  Pir Muhammad Kakar, a journalist in Loralai, was arrested on orders of the local deputy commissioner without a case amid claims of corruption exposure.

Freedom Network urges PM Shehbaz Sharif to protect press freedom

Freedom Network urges PM Shehbaz Sharif to protect press freedom

 Published 3 years ago:  Freedom Network has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to protect press freedom amid rising threats and attacks against journalists in Pakistan.

Imran Riaz's arrest sparks debate in Pakistan on who is a journalist

Imran Riaz's arrest sparks debate in Pakistan on who is a journalist

 Published 3 years ago:  Imran Riaz Khan's arrest ignites a national debate on the true definition of a journalist in Pakistan amidst political biases.

Punjab law minister defends arrest of Imran Riaz Khan

Punjab law minister defends arrest of Imran Riaz Khan

 Published 3 years ago:  Punjab Law Minister Malik Ahmad Khan defends Imran Riaz Khan's arrest, asserting it adheres to constitutional law and emphasizes accountability.

PFUJ expresses concern over Imran Riaz's arrest

PFUJ expresses concern over Imran Riaz's arrest

 Published 3 years ago:  PFUJ has voiced concerns over journalist Imran Riaz Khan's arrest, warning against government actions targeting dissenting media voices.

Imran Riaz Khan's detention: A case of jurisdiction

Imran Riaz Khan's detention: A case of jurisdiction

 Published 3 years ago:  Imran Riaz Khan's case declared outside jurisdiction by both the Islamabad High Court and Attock local court, leading to a transfer to FIA court.

Shireen Mazari rejects Hamid Mir's tweet as incorrect

Shireen Mazari rejects Hamid Mir's tweet as incorrect

 Published 3 years ago:  Shireen Mazari refutes Hamid Mir's claim that Imran Khan's cabinet approved a law punishing criticism of the army or judiciary, calling it incorrect.

IFJ urges Pakistani authorities to withdraw cases against Imran Riaz

IFJ urges Pakistani authorities to withdraw cases against Imran Riaz

 Published 3 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists urges Pakistani authorities to withdraw cases against Imran Riaz Khan, citing press freedom concerns.

The News claims assailants who targeted Absar Alam arrested

The News claims assailants who targeted Absar Alam arrested

 Published 3 years ago:  The News reports the arrest of assailants targeting Absar Alam, revealing a transnational gang orchestrated from Germany.