Journalists union calls on Pakistan govt to revoke laws gagging media freedom \
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Journalists union calls on Pakistan govt to revoke laws gagging media freedom

16-May-2022
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 16 (ANI): The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Sunday called upon the government to revoke the 'black laws' gagging media freedom in the country and also asked it to ensure the complete freedom of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA). The body further stated that the government should start a meaningful dialogue with the media stakeholders.
16-May-2022 World
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World Press Freedom Day: Pakistan 5th most dangerous place for journalists \
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World Press Freedom Day: Pakistan 5th most dangerous place for journalists

03-May-2022
Islamabad [Pakistan], May 3 (ANI): On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) urged the Shehbaz government to protect the rights of media personnel and journalists amid the rising human rights violations against media in Pakistan.
03-May-2022 World
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Over 300 media outlets shut down since Taliban took over Afghanistan: Report \
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Over 300 media outlets shut down since Taliban took over Afghanistan: Report

05-Feb-2022
Kabul [Afghanistan], February 5 (ANI): Since the Taliban took over, at least 318 media outlets have been closed in 33 of 34 provinces in Afghanistan, said a report.
05-Feb-2022 World
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Local journalist shot dead outside Lahore Press Club by unidentified men \
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Local journalist shot dead outside Lahore Press Club by unidentified men

24-Jan-2022
Lahore [Pakistan], January 24 (ANI): Local journalist, Hasnain Shah was shot dead outside Lahore Press Club (LPC) on Monday inciting condemnation from media persons across the spectrum.
24-Jan-2022 World
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Pak journalist faces ire of ministers for criticism of Imran Khan government \
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Pak journalist faces ire of ministers for criticism of Imran Khan government

23-Oct-2021
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 23 (ANI): Pakistani journalist Asma Shirazi's comments concerning Prime Minister Imran Khan and the state of the country's economy in an article for BBC Urdu has drawn severe criticism from several Pakistani ministers.
23-Oct-2021 World
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Journalists condemn Pakistan plan for strict control over media \
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Journalists condemn Pakistan plan for strict control over media

07-Oct-2021
Islamabad [Pakistan], October 7 (ANI): Several media rights groups have called on Pakistani authorities to withdraw plans to establish the 'Pakistan Media Development Authority' (PMDA) that risks placing strict state control over all media.
07-Oct-2021 World
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Federation of journalists seeks safe haven for Afghan scribes \
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Federation of journalists seeks safe haven for Afghan scribes

03-Sep-2021
Kabul [Afghanistan], September 3 (ANI): The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) has urged the SAARC countries and international communities to provide a safe haven to Afghan journalists seeking help.
03-Sep-2021 World
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