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Geo/Jang Group gains sympathy among Baloch leaders, people

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QUETTA: Sympathy for the Geo/Jang Group has increased in Balochistan in the wake of the campaign launched against it throughout the country. Despite all efforts of powerful elements, journalists here are united and demonstrations are also being held for the freedom of the press. The BNP of former Chief Minister Balochistan Akhtar Mengal held demonstrations […]


Courts block moves against Jang Group, Geo

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ISLAMABAD: Similar petitions filed against the Jang Group and Geo in different parts of the country were blocked by the courts on Monday. In Islamabad, Justice Riaz Ahmad Khan of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) suspended the order of an Additional District and Sessions Judge (ADSJ) and Justice of Peace Muhammad Jehangir Awan who had […]


Geo/Jang Group is a big organisation, we’re proud of it: Sharjeel

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KARACHI: Sindh Information and Local Government Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon on Saturday said that the Pakistan People’s Party’s government in the province would never accept the shutting down of the publication of Daily Jang or the closure of the transmission of Geo TV as it would be in sheer violation of principles of freedom of […]


PTI rejects reports about white paper against Jang/Geo group

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ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Insaf Pakistan has disassociated itself from the ongoing propaganda on social media against Jang and Geo Group. PTI Information Secretary Shireen Mazari said reports that PTI would issue any white paper against the Jang/Geo Group are baseless and a mere propaganda. Mazari said that the PTI core committee meeting is being held on Saturday […]


CEC praises Jang Group, Geo for making polls a success

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ISLAMABAD: Eulogising the role of the media in making the general election a success, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Justice (retd) Fakhruddin G. Ebrahim on Saturday gave full marks to the Jang Group and The News. Talking to media persons here on Saturday, the CEC mentioned the role of the media in general and that of […]


Geo and Jang Group distinction

ISLAMABAD: In the wake of the disqualification of an elected prime minister by the Supreme Court for the first time in the history of Pakistan on June 19, the Geo and Jang Group informed their viewers and readers about the fast-changing political situation and important reports in this regard before all other TV channels and […]


Geo/Jang Group moves SC to form independent commission

ISLAMABAD: Geo Network and Jang Group will file a petition today in the Supreme Court which asks for an independent commission to investigate the allegations against the media as well as undue sources of influence on freedom of speech by Pemra and Information Ministry. The petition says the judiciary and media have been doing work […]


Pakistan’s smartest student joins Geo/Jang Group

KARACHI: Ali Moeen Nawazish has joined the Geo/Jang Group as Youth Ambassador. Ali secured a record 23 As in his ‘A’ Levels and did the whole nation proud with this unprecedented feat not too long ago. Since then, Ali has graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Politics and International Relations and a minor […]


FBR chairman lauds role of Jang Group, Geo

Hanif Khalid ISLAMABAD: Federal Bureau of Revenue Chairman Salman Siddique, Member Inland Revenue Khawar Khurshid Butt and Member Custom Mumtaz Haider Rizvi have praised the positive role of the Jang Group and Geo TV in helping the FBR achieve its annual revenue target. Addressing an emergency press conference here on Thursday night, FBR Chairman Salman […]


Stop targeting Jang/Geo Group, govt told

RAWALPINDI: The Jang Supreme Council of CBA Unions and J&S Enterprises through a joint resolution have condemned hostile activities of the government against Jang/Geo Group and demanded of the government to stop targeting the Group. The resolution said all the employees of the Group will fight till last breath against this economic murder. The meeting […]


Political, labour, trade leaders slam curbs on Jang-Geo Group

Obaid Abrar Khan RAWALPINDI: The employees of Daily Jang and The News on Thursday staged a protest demonstration here in front of Jang Building to condemn the government move against the Geo network and stoppage of advertisements to Daily Jang and The News. Number of political, labour union and trade union leaders, lawyers and the […]


Najam Sethi joins Geo/Jang Group

KARACHI: Renowned editor, political analyst and anchor Najam Sethi has joined the Geo/Jang Group as group adviser political affairs. Najam Sethi will host three weekly shows on Geo TV and write regular news analyses and commentary for Jang Group of Newspapers, including The News. Najam Sethi is the recipient of three international press freedom awards, […]


Taseer comes down heavily on Jang Group, Geo

LAHORE: Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer on Tuesday came down heavily on the Jang Group of Publications as well as Geo Television Network. Taseer was talking to media at a photo exhibition of the PPP leaders at Alhamra Art Gallery here. Denying the recent reports of his absence from the country, the governor said that not […]


Dr Maleeha Lodhi joins Jang Group, Geo

KARACHI: The Jang Group and Geo Network are proud to announce that Dr Maleeha Lodhi has rejoined the organization as Special Adviser International Affairs. Dr Lodhi will lead efforts to establish new platforms for global discourse and enhance the Group’s global engagement and international profile. Dr Maleeha Lodhi brings extensive experience in diplomacy, media and […]