Every day, faceless online trolls launch attacks against women journalists – not just for doing their jobs, but simply for being women. These journalists and their support networks in South Asia call for more to be done to protect women in media from online violence, writes Olivia Cleal. It is not uncommon for women journalists […]
ISLAMABAD, JUN 27 (DNA) — Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial ordered the AGP to search the senior journalist Imran Riaz Khan. As per details, while hearing the proceeding on civilian trials in military courts the CJP to the Attorney General of Pakistan (AGP) to search and then recover him. He made these […]
Exiled Afghan journalist Mohammad Tahir Sadid has been detained in Islamabad by local police, with some reports alleging a ransom was elicited for his release. The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) condemns the journalist’s detention and urges both Pakistani authorities and international governments globally to increase their support of the Afghan media diaspora. Journalist Mohammad […]
ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said this week social media in Pakistan needed to be regulated following May 9 riots in which military, government and private properties were attacked by protesters last month in violence that he believed was planned online. Popular opposition leader and former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s arrest in a land fraud […]
On Tuesday, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif hinted at the possibility of blocking social media networks if the need arises, once again showing how out of touch and ill-informed the administration is when it comes to understanding and regulating the medium. The internet and social media shutdowns around May 9 were extremely detrimental, and it appears […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday adjourned a petition for the recovery of “missing” anchorperson Imran Riaz as a counsel for his father and expressed hope for a “positive development” within days. Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti resumed hearing of the petition. Advocate Mian Ali Ashfaq appeared on behalf of petitioner Muhammad Riaz. Asked […]
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated on Tuesday that the government always has the power to shut down social media sites and that it might apply that option at any time if the Pakistani authorities step up their efforts to combat May 9 protestors. After PTI Chairman Imran Khan, was taken into custody, PTI supporters trashed […]
On the eve of the presidential election in Uzbekistan (taking place on July 9, 2023) and to mark the ‘Day of Journalism’ in Uzbekistan, Ambassador Aybek Arif organized a reception to highlight the role of media and evolution of journalism in Uzbekistan and their contribution to strengthening of democratic institutions in the country. He also […]
PESHAWAR: The Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday demanded the KP caretaker government to pay arrears to newspapers. The CPNE made the demand in a meeting with Caretaker Minister for Information and Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhil, said a handout. Secretary Information and Public Relations […]
Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) condemns the behavior of federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar toward reporter Shahid Qureshi while he was asking the federal minister questions. It is the right of a journalist to ask Dar questions and inquire about key issues regarding the economic situation of Pakistan. It is completely unacceptable for the finance minister […]
The Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa committee meeting was held here on Friday in a hotel under the chairmanship of Caretaker Minister for Information and Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs Barrister Feroze Jamal Shah Kakakhil PESHAWAR, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 23rd Jun, 2023): The Council of Pakistan […]
Late last year, investigative journalist Ahmad Noorani published an article looking at the tax records and assets of a former Pakistan army chief. The journalist said he uncovered alleged corruption and thought that authorities would investigate the apparent wrongdoings. But, he told VOA, “instead, they are investigating me.” One month after his report, Pakistan’s Federal […]
Islamabad: Speakers highlighted the importance of promoting and preserving the legacy of Urdu journalism in the current era of media transformation. They expressed these views at the second International Urdu Journalism Conference under the theme of ’75 years of Urdu Journalism’ organized by the National Language Promotion Department on Wednesday. Urdu lovers and journalists from […]
Armed suspects snatched a mobile phone from a senior subeditor of an Urdu daily, Javed Iqbal, at gunpoint on Tipu Sultan Road. The robbers managed to escape after committing the crime. Similarly, two more journalists working for an English-language newspaper were deprived of their phones, cash, and other valuables on the Baloch Colony Expressway near […]
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