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Trump's attacks on the credibility of the press are dangerously effective

Trump's attacks on the credibility of the press are dangerously effective

 Published 5 years ago:  A report says the president's attacks on the media have had an impact; they have undermined public trust in journalism as an institution

 Thousands protest against the treatment of The Wire editor in India

Thousands protest against the treatment of The Wire editor in India

 Published 5 years ago:  The UP government has filed criminal charges under FIR against editor Siddharth Varadarajan for his alleged 'defamatory' comments against CM Yogi Adityanath

Veteran journalist Shahid-ur-Rehman passes away

Veteran journalist Shahid-ur-Rehman passes away

 Published 5 years ago:  journalist, shahid-ur-rehman, nasir zaidi, shahzada zulfiqar, koyodo, pfuj, who own pakistan

Hassan Sardar joins 23 News as managing director

Hassan Sardar joins 23 News as managing director

 Published 5 years ago:  He will work out of the headquarters in Karachi and drive new initiatives for the soon-to-be-launched network

Malaysia implements 'stern action' against online media

Malaysia implements 'stern action' against online media

 Published 5 years ago:  Minister says they have been reading a lot of news in online media portals that publish incorrect and untrue news

PFUJ condemns usurping of employees' gratuity and dues by Business Recorder

PFUJ condemns usurping of employees' gratuity and dues by Business Recorder

 Published 5 years ago:  The union leaders say the management's decision was inhumane and could not be ignored

Nusrat Javeed commits blunder, apologizes

Nusrat Javeed commits blunder, apologizes

 Published 5 years ago:  Veteran journalist Nusrat Javeed has apologized for mistakenly mentioning senior PPP leader N. D. Khan as deceased in his Nawa-i-Waqt column. He clarified the error on Twitter and shared that N. D. Khan graciously accepted his apology.

Attorney general rejects Geo TV's reporting of his remarks

Attorney general rejects Geo TV's reporting of his remarks

 Published 5 years ago:  His remarks in the Supreme Court were about Prime Minister Imran Khan

PFUJ pays tributes to Ahfaz ur Rehman,  announces three-day mourning

PFUJ pays tributes to Ahfaz ur Rehman, announces three-day mourning

 Published 5 years ago:  He was always at the forefront of any movement launched by PFUJ against military rulers and oppressive regimes, union leaders say

PFUJ condemns closure of AAP News

PFUJ condemns closure of AAP News

 Published 5 years ago:  The union calls for media workers to stay united to fight the seth mentality

AAP News shuts down

AAP News shuts down

 Published 5 years ago:  The channel's chairman plans to start a new channel, according to an email to staff

PFUJ demands immediate arrest of journalist Aziz Memon's killers

PFUJ demands immediate arrest of journalist Aziz Memon's killers

 Published 5 years ago:  The union leaders urge the Sindh government to immediately constitute a judicial commission to probe the murder

Media workers salaries slashed in Thailand

Media workers salaries slashed in Thailand

 Published 5 years ago:  IFJ condemns the National Multimedia Group’s decision and urges the company to prioritize workers

Former APP journalist contracts coronavirus

Former APP journalist contracts coronavirus

 Published 5 years ago:  Three other media workers in Pakistan also reportedly tested positive earlier

Issues critical to people's lives get little space in news media: study

Issues critical to people's lives get little space in news media: study

 Published 5 years ago:  The study by Society for Alternative Media and Research (SAMAR) was conducted over ten months from February to November 2019

Algeria jails journalist for 'concealment of equipment' during protests

Algeria jails journalist for 'concealment of equipment' during protests

 Published 5 years ago:  Sofiane Merakchi sentenced to eight months in prison

SAMDEN protests actions against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman and The Wire

SAMDEN protests actions against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman and The Wire

 Published 5 years ago:  The network describes the actions against Rahman and The Wire as "representative of a trend across the region"

Man accused of killing journalist Daniel Pearl to stay in prison

Man accused of killing journalist Daniel Pearl to stay in prison

 Published 5 years ago:  The provincial Sindh government believes Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh’s release would endanger public security

IFJ campaign highlights Kashmir's ongoing internet controls

IFJ campaign highlights Kashmir's ongoing internet controls

 Published 5 years ago:  IFJ urges the Indian government to immediately restore all communications to the Kashmir Valley

Iraqi regulator suspends Reuters' license for three months over COVID-19 report

Iraqi regulator suspends Reuters' license for three months over COVID-19 report

 Published 5 years ago:  The news agency had reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country are much higher than official statistics

PFUJ concerned over ruling in Daniel Pearl murder case

PFUJ concerned over ruling in Daniel Pearl murder case

 Published 5 years ago:  The union leaders call for a review of the decision and ask the government to immediately file an appeal

  Justice denied: CPJ disappointed over court decision in Daniel Pearl case

Justice denied: CPJ disappointed over court decision in Daniel Pearl case

 Published 5 years ago:  The watchdog urges prosecutors to appeal the decision

IFJ expresses concern over journalist Sajid Hussain's disappearance in Sweden

IFJ expresses concern over journalist Sajid Hussain's disappearance in Sweden

 Published 5 years ago:  IFJ and others have urged the Swedish government to conduct a swift investigation

Court overturns Briton's death sentence for Daniel Pearl murder

Court overturns Briton's death sentence for Daniel Pearl murder

 Published 5 years ago:  His defense lawyer says his client's sentence had been reduced to seven years in prison

Journalists visiting quarantine centers to get protective kits

Journalists visiting quarantine centers to get protective kits

 Published 5 years ago:  Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Firdous Ashiq Awan says steps being taken to ensure safety of journalists

IFJ, SEAJU concerned over authoritarian clampdown in Southeast Asia

IFJ, SEAJU concerned over authoritarian clampdown in Southeast Asia

 Published 5 years ago:  Both bodies call on the authorities and media houses to respect press freedoms and ensure the safety of journalists

Mexican journalists protest over colleague's murder

Mexican journalists protest over colleague's murder

 Published 5 years ago:  Maria Elena Ferral was shot by two assailants on motorbikes when getting into her car

Iran bans printing of all newspapers citing spread of coronavirus

Iran bans printing of all newspapers citing spread of coronavirus

 Published 5 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists expresses concern over the Iranian authorities’ decision