• August 22, 2024
• General News

In a recent development in the murder case of journalist Jan Muhammad Mahar, Sukkur Police have apprehended Safdar Soomro, a schoolteacher suspected of aiding the main suspect, Sheral alias Shero Mahar. During a press conference on August 21, while announcing the arrest,  SITE Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Syed Mushtaq Shah  detailed that Soomro, a resident […]

• August 21, 2024
• General News

In collaboration with Pakistani social enterprise Tech Valley, Google has announced the launch of ‘Digital Sahafat,’ a new program to enhance digital journalism skills in Pakistan. This initiative, part of the Google News Initiative (GNI), is designed to equip 1,000 journalists with the necessary tools, training, and resources to produce accurate and engaging digital news content. The […]

• August 21, 2024
• General News

Police have arrested Tawakal Hussain, the former second husband of Tahira Nosheen, a journalist whose mutilated body was discovered on March 11 in the hilly terrain of Tarraki, near Gujar Khan. Nosheen, a journalist with a local Urdu newspaper, had been brutally stabbed, shot, and disfigured with acid in a shocking act of violence. The breakthrough came […]

• August 20, 2024
• General News

Emphasizing the critical importance of putting one’s safety first, the Pakistan Press Foundation (PPF) concluded a three-day “Holistic Safety Training for Journalists” with the key recommendation that journalists prioritize their safety. The workshop, which took place in Karachi from August 3 to 5, focused on equipping media professionals with the necessary skills to protect themselves […]

• August 19, 2024
• General News

On August 16, senior journalist Hamid Mir moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against the installation of an internet firewall, citing violations of fundamental rights due to drastically reduced internet speeds, routine network disruptions, and the federal government’s denial of these issues. The petition, filed through Advocate Imaan Mazari, argues that the installation of the firewall and […]

• August 19, 2024
• General News

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has announced a financial assistance package of 2.5 million rupees for the family of the late senior journalist Akhlaq Ahmad Bajwa, who passed away after a battle with cancer on August 14. The announcement was made during a visit to Bajwa’s residence on Aug 15, where the […]

• August 17, 2024
• General News

On 14th August, Senior journalist Arshad Aziz Malik, currently serving as the President of the Peshawar Press Club, was nominated for the Tamgha-e-Imtiaz, one of Pakistan’s highest civilian honors.This recognition comes in light of Malik’s extensive contributions to investigative journalism, and reporting. Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Faisal Karim Kundi, praised Malik’s dedication to responsible journalism, noting that his achievements […]

• August 17, 2024
• General News

On August 26th, Mobile phone services will be suspended in many districts of Punjab. The Punjab government has announced the partial suspension from 5 AM to 11 PM  to maintain law and order during the Chehlum of Imam Hussain (RA), a day of significant religious observance. The districts affected by this measure are Rawalpindi, Jhang, Layyah, Sargodha, Bhakkar, Mianwali, […]

• August 13, 2024
• General News

On August 8, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has indefinitely adjourned the hearing in the suo motu case concerning the harassment of journalists by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The case revolves around the FIA’s issuance of notices to journalists and YouTubers in January accused of running malicious campaigns and spreading disinformation against state institutions, including the judiciary. The […]

• August 13, 2024
• General News

The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has announced specific deadlines for blocking SIM cards linked to invalid Computerized National Identity Cards (CNICs) in a bid to enhance national security. SIMs linked to canceled CNICs will be blocked by August 16, 2024, while those registered with expired CNICs, especially those that have not been renewed since 2017, will be blocked after […]

• August 12, 2024
• General News

On August 9, the Karachi Press Club (KPC) announced that it would grant Arshad Nadeem, the Olympic gold medalist, life membership in recognition of his historic achievement. Saeed Sarbazi, President of the KPC, lauded Nadeem as a national hero, stating, “Arshad Nadeem is a national hero whose extraordinary accomplishment has inspired millions of Pakistanis. His victory is […]

• August 11, 2024
• General News

Azad Jammu Kashmir’s Housing and Physical Planning Minister, Chaudhry Yasir Sultan, emphasized the critical role of media in addressing the Kashmir conflict during a visit to the Kashmir Press Club in Mirpur, Azad Jammu Kashmir on August 11. Minister Sultan commended the local journalist community for their relentless efforts in bringing attention to the need for a […]

• August 9, 2024
• General News

On August 7, President Asif Ali Zardari called for a united effort to curb the spread of fake news and disinformation in Pakistan, urging both media outlets and the general public to uphold the integrity of information. During a ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, President Zardari stressed that the unregulated dissemination of false information could severely […]

• August 9, 2024
• General News

On August 8, the Sindh High Court (SHC)instructed authorities to provide protection to the family of Nasrullah Gadani, a journalist from Ghotki who was murdered in May. The court issued this directive during a recent hearing on a petition filed by Gadani’s mother, seeking both protection and a status update on the investigation. The SHC […]