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Daily Archives: August 31, 2021

PFUJ: Suspected abduction of a Pakistani reporter Muhammad Iqbal Mengal

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Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has shown its deep concern over the suspect abduction of a Pakistani reporter while he was performing his duties in Afghanistan and demanded the Afghan & Pakistan authorities to ensure his safe rescue. A reporter from Pakistan Muhammad Iqbal Mengal has been missing for two days in Afghanistan. Muhammad […]


Pakistani journalist missing since Kabul airport blasts

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BRUSSELS: The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and its Pakistan affiliate, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), have urged the Pakistan government to take solid steps for ensuring the safe release of Pakistani journalist Muhammad Iqbal Mengal. Mengal, a reporter associated with 92 News, remains missing for the last many days and is suspected […]


Foreign envoys discuss media freedom with Fawad

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ISLAMABAD – Foreign envoys on Monday discussed media freedom and new legislation with Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry. The event was hosted by Ambassador of the European Union to Pakistan Androulla Kaminara. “Ambassadors had an open and frank discussion on content and process of legislation on media freedom and regulation with Minister for Information and Broadcasting,” […]


Shahbaz vows to foil government’s bid to pass legislation on Pakistan Media Development Authority

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Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif on Monday vowed to go against any government efforts to pass legislation related to the Pakistan Media Development Authority (PMDA). The Opposition leader, speaking to representatives of media organizations, said the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) and the PML-N have already rejected the PMDA. “We will […]


Journalist’s harassment case: Supreme Court says will protect basic rights, ensure freedom of expression

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ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday ruled for protecting the fundamental rights of the people as well as ensuring Freedom of Press, and Freedom of Expression enshrined in the Constitution besides exercising suo motu jurisdiction under Article 184(3). A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Ijazul Ahsen and comprising Justice Muneeb […]