QUETTA: Members of civil society, lawyers, and journalists vowed not to compromise on freedom of the press at a seminar on Tuesday in remembrance of 41 journalists who lost their lives in the line of duty in different areas of Balochistan over the last several decades. The speakers expressed concern that the culprits behind the […]
The five Kenyan officers allegedly involved in the murder of Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif resumed their duties as authorities in Nairobi did not take any action against them. A report by Pakistan’s Geo News said the police officers are back to work, and two of those five officers have been promoted to senior ranks. The […]
The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan had announced on 18 February 2018 that the Press Foundation Bill for Gilgit-Baltistan Journalists and Insurance Policy for Working Journalists had been prepared and newspaper advertisements would be subject to the salaries of journalists while the minimum The lower pay will be equal to the basic pay, but even after three years, none of the […]
Martyred Journalists’ Day is being celebrated in the province today organized by Balochistan Union of Journalists . Zahid Zehri, the brother of journalist Shahid Zehri, who was killed by a magnetic bomb planted in a car in Hub district for the first time in the history of Balochistan on October 2021, is still searching for an answer […]
In this modern world where traditional journalism meets the rapidly evolving digital media, a new concept of storytelling has been raised. Hundreds of youngsters have started online journalism with the help of their personal social media platforms and YouTube channels. Same is happening in Quetta, Balochistan. The new generation in the field of media and […]
Lahore-based Saleem Iqbal is an advocate for human rights and a freelance journalist. He has been in journalism for the past 25 years, primarily focusing on issues concerning the Christian community. Saleem reveals that in 2011, he reported on a case involving a Christian girl’s forced conversion and forced marriage. The authorities promptly took notice […]
ISLAMABAD, Aug 28 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ( PEMRA) on Monday held bidding for the auction of cable television network rights for five cities, including Taxila, Chua Saden Shah, Fateh Jang, Hazro and Pindi Gheb. In the bidding, Multi Cable Network won rights for Taxila and Wah Cantt, while IJWA Friends Network was […]
LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday directed counsel for the incarcerated PTI Chairman Imran Khan to furnish the material available on social media to establish a ban on the coverage of the former premier in electronic media. Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza was hearing a petition of Imran Khan questioning the alleged violation of a […]
It is not easy to do journalism in Pakistan due to low salaries, incomplete facilities, lack of training, threats, and pressure after reporting the news. There must be passion in it. There must be a passion for heartbreaking events, hard times, and hardships. Otherwise, the people associated with journalism become mentally confused; unfortunately, they don’t […]
Journalism is severely affected by the ongoing political polarization in the country. In the last few years, the media in Pakistan has been badly divided due to the ongoing political crisis in the country. Media houses appear to be competing with each other in verbal attacks against their opponents, which is affecting journalism, and some […]
PESHAWAR: Aziz Jan Trust and Saylani Welfare Trust have united their efforts to introduce the Saylani Mass IT (SMIT) courses in Peshawar, Pakistan. This joint endeavour aims to equip the local youth with essential IT skills, opening new avenues for personal and professional growth. The inaugural SMIT course examination drew a remarkable participation of 3,000 […]
The Federal Ministry of Law and Justice on Sunday spoke out against the “social media attack” that it said the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been the target of, terming it “utterly reprehensible”. The social media attack by a Political Party on Chief Justice Islamabad High Court is utterly reprehensible. Political parties should refrain from […]
“I have not received my salary for the last 3 months. I was hoping that we would get something this month, but I did not know that if we get the salary, the doors of earning halal sustenance for our children will be closed.” 30-year-old Mohammad Kaleem has been working as a journalist in Peshawar […]
influential personalities and regional representatives impersonate journalists by creating a social media wing to hide their failures. Elected representatives from the region employ their social media team to troll journalists who speak or write about their corruption. At present, however, journalists across the country are facing a difficult situation. Attempts to suppress the freedom of […]
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