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PFUJ demands apology from PM for false allegations against media

PFUJ demands apology from PM for false allegations against media

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ demands Prime Minister Imran Khan apologize for false allegations against the media in a public address, stressing the need for credible information.

Kamran Shahid clarifies position after Shahbaz Gill insults Dr. Vankwani in live show

Kamran Shahid clarifies position after Shahbaz Gill insults Dr. Vankwani in live show

 Published 4 years ago:  Kamran Shahid addresses backlash for allowing Shahbaz Gill to insult Dr. Vankwani during a live show and clarifies his position on the incident.

PEMRA issues show-cause notice to Dunya News chief

PEMRA issues show-cause notice to Dunya News chief

 Published 4 years ago:  PEMRA has issued a show-cause notice to Dunya News over airing indecent remarks by Shahbaz Gill against Dr. Ramesh Vankwani during a program.

HRCP criticizes Shahbaz Gill for insulting Dr. Vankwani

HRCP criticizes Shahbaz Gill for insulting Dr. Vankwani

 Published 4 years ago:  HRCP has condemned Shahbaz Gill for verbally attacking Dr. Vankwani during a live television debate, calling it unacceptable and unrepresentative of civil discourse.

Shahbaz Gill uses abusive language in Kamran Shahid's show

Shahbaz Gill uses abusive language in Kamran Shahid's show

 Published 4 years ago:  Shahbaz Gill used abusive language on Dunya News during a live program, sparking outrage from social media and guests.

PPP requests DG ISI to have Khanewal drone incident probed

PPP requests DG ISI to have Khanewal drone incident probed

 Published 4 years ago:  The PPP has called for an investigation into the drone incident that injured Aseefa Bhutto-Zardari during their long march in Khanewal.

PBA criticizes government for exerting financial pressure on media houses

PBA criticizes government for exerting financial pressure on media houses

 Published 4 years ago:  The PBA has condemned the government's financial pressure on media houses, undermining editorial freedom and citizens' access to information.

ISPR releases song to mark Pakistan Day

ISPR releases song to mark Pakistan Day

 Published 4 years ago:  The ISPR has released the song 'Shad Rahay Pakistan' to celebrate Pakistan Day, promoting unity and aspirations for national prosperity.

PUJ's five-day protest against PECA ends

PUJ's five-day protest against PECA ends

 Published 4 years ago:  The Punjab Union of Journalists ends its five-day protest against the PECA Amendment Ordinance, rallying support from various leaders and activists.

Anti-terrorism court grants bail to Mohsin Baig

Anti-terrorism court grants bail to Mohsin Baig

 Published 4 years ago:  An anti-terrorism court in Islamabad grants bail to journalist Mohsin Baig, setting the bond at Rs5 million amid ongoing legal proceedings.

President Haripur Press Club Zakir Tanoli injured in attack

President Haripur Press Club Zakir Tanoli injured in attack

 Published 4 years ago:  Zakir Tanoli, President of Haripur Press Club, was injured in an attack by masked men who used knives and pistol butts against him.

Farhad Zaidi passes away in Karachi

Farhad Zaidi passes away in Karachi

 Published 4 years ago:  Veteran journalist and scholar Farhad Zaidi has passed away in Karachi, leaving behind a widow and two sons.

PECA can be withdrawn: IHC chief justice

PECA can be withdrawn: IHC chief justice

 Published 4 years ago:  Islamabad High Court Chief Justice Athar Minallah suggests that the PECA ordinance could be withdrawn if petitioners reach a consensus.

Hamid Mir returns to Geo News

Hamid Mir returns to Geo News

 Published 4 years ago:  Hamid Mir has officially returned to Geo News to host Capital Talk after a nine-month hiatus following controversy and public support from politicians.

NPC, SSDO honor women journalists for outstanding reporting on COVID-19

NPC, SSDO honor women journalists for outstanding reporting on COVID-19

 Published 4 years ago:  The NPC and SSDO honored women journalists for their exceptional COVID-19 reporting, recognizing their vital contributions during the pandemic.

PFUJ condemns vilification campaign against Asma Shirazi

PFUJ condemns vilification campaign against Asma Shirazi

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the baseless vilification of journalist Asma Shirazi by PTI leader Ali Nawaz Awan, calling for an immediate stop to the campaign.

Social media accounts of Pakistan embassy in Algeria hacked

Social media accounts of Pakistan embassy in Algeria hacked

 Published 4 years ago:  The Embassy of Pakistan in Algeria faces a hacking incident affecting its social media accounts, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Three individuals posing as Royal TV reporters arrested

Three individuals posing as Royal TV reporters arrested

 Published 4 years ago:  Garden Police in Karachi arrested three individuals posing as journalists, involved in harassing innocent families and illegal activities.

Asad Hashim to join AFP Hong Kong office as an editor

Asad Hashim to join AFP Hong Kong office as an editor

 Published 4 years ago:  Asad Hashim, Al-Jazeera correspondent, announces his new role as an editor at AFP's Hong Kong office after over 11 years with the network.

Obaid Abbasi quits journalism, takes up a government job

Obaid Abbasi quits journalism, takes up a government job

 Published 4 years ago:  Obaid Abbasi, a prominent journalist, has left journalism to join the Ministry of Planning Development & Special Initiatives in Pakistan.

Asma Shirazi serves defamation notice on PTI's Ali Nawaz Awan

Asma Shirazi serves defamation notice on PTI's Ali Nawaz Awan

 Published 4 years ago:  Asma Shirazi has filed a defamation notice against PTI's Ali Nawaz Awan for his false comments during a talk show, seeking Rs10 million in damages.

Former Dawn editor takes a swipe at ARY boss

Former Dawn editor takes a swipe at ARY boss

 Published 4 years ago:  Former Dawn editor Abbas Nasir criticizes ARY TV's Salman Iqbal for spreading fake news, questioning the award of Sitara-e-Imtiaz to him.

PFUJ condemns threats to Dawn journalist Munawar Azeem

PFUJ condemns threats to Dawn journalist Munawar Azeem

 Published 4 years ago:  The PFUJ condemns threats against Dawn journalist Munawar Azeem and calls for enhanced security measures for media personnel in Pakistan.

Prime minister defends PECA in an address to the nation

Prime minister defends PECA in an address to the nation

 Published 4 years ago:  Prime Minister Imran Khan defends the PECA Ordinance in a national address, citing its necessity amid rumors and attacks on press freedom.

FIA arrests journalist for blackmailing businessman

FIA arrests journalist for blackmailing businessman

 Published 4 years ago:  FIA arrests a journalist in Muzaffargarh for allegedly blackmailing a businessman while an accomplice remains on bail.

Court grants bail to Mohsin Baig in illegal arms case

Court grants bail to Mohsin Baig in illegal arms case

 Published 4 years ago:  A sessions court in Islamabad has granted journalist Mohsin Baig bail in an illegal arms case for Rs30,000 while he awaits further legal proceedings.

RSF demands Pakistani government stop censoring Hamid Mir

RSF demands Pakistani government stop censoring Hamid Mir

 Published 4 years ago:  Reporters Without Borders urges the Pakistani government to cease censorship of journalist Hamid Mir and allow him to return to his show.

PFUJ to observe black day against PECA ordinance

PFUJ to observe black day against PECA ordinance

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ plans to observe a black day against the PECA ordinance 2022, opposing its impact on media freedom in Pakistan.