Commission for Protection of Journalists activates complaint mechanism to enhance media safety

The Federal Commission for Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals (CPJMP) activated its complaint mechanism, allowing journalists and media professionals to submit complaints manually while its online Complaint Management Portal is being developed. The decision was made at the commission’s third meeting on October 6 at the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, chaired by Chairman Kamal Uddin Tipu. The meeting

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PPF partners with SMIU and SBBU-SBA to open media pathways for women students

Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) has partnered with two Sindh universities to create paid internships, professional mentorship and practical media opportunities for women students, strengthening the link between academic learning and the newsroom. PPF signed Memorandums of Understanding with Sindh Madressatul Islam University (SMIU) and Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University, Shaheed Benazirabad (SBBU-SBA), as part of efforts

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Journalist Azeem Siyal safely recovered by Sindh police after abduction

KTN News reporter Azeem Siyal, who had been missing since September 27, was safely recovered on September 29, Sindh Police announced. Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hasan Lanjar and Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh Javed Alam Odho commended the police officers involved in the operation. Lanjar praised the coordinated efforts of the Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs)

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Balochistan leaders mourn the death of senior journalist Abdul Sattar Kakar

Former Balochistan chief minister Mir Jan Muhammad Khan Jamali and Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti expressed grief over the death of veteran journalist and analyst Abdul Sattar Kakar. Both leaders acknowledged Kakar’s longstanding contributions to journalism in Balochistan, describing him as an experienced journalist and skilled analyst who played a significant role in the region’s

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Islamabad High Court inaugurates new Media Centre to facilitate court reporting

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) inaugurated a new Media Centre on September 30 to facilitate journalists covering court proceedings and support access to information. Chief Justice Sardar Muhammad Sarfraz Dogar, who inaugurated the centre, emphasised the importance of an independent media in a democratic society. “I congratulate our friends in the media,” he said, adding,

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IHC calls for final arguments in PEMRA chairperson appointment case

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on September 29 sought final arguments in a petition challenging the appointment of Ambreen Jan as chairperson of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir heard the petition filed by Sohail Sajjad Rana through Advocate Shahid Mahmood Khokhar. The court reviewed responses submitted by the President’s

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