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Restrictions on press freedom undermine Pakistan's image: Blinken
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 4 (ANI): On the occasion of World Press Freedom Day, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said restrictions on freedom of expression undermine Pakistan's image and its ability to progress.
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World Press Freedom Day: Pakistan 5th most dangerous place for journalists
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
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.
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Pakistan's press crackdown continues, reports 86 cases of attacks on media
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Karachi [Islamabad], May 1 (ANI): 2021-2022 was a year of deadly attacks on media personnel and journalists in Pakistan as nearly 86 cases of attacks and violations against media and its practitioners took place in the nation over the course of one year.
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Free media in Afghanistan is 'under attack': UN Special Rapporteur
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
.Kabul [Afghanistan], April 30 (ANI): UN Deputy special envoy for Afghanistan criticized the arbitrary detention of journalists and media workers and said that free media in the country is under attack.
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Universal unveils first look of Harvey Weinstein movie 'She Said' at Cinem
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 28 (ANI): Based on the true story of Pulitzer Prize-winning The New York Times journalists Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey as they investigated sexual misconduct claims against Harvey Weinstein, the upcoming drama 'She Said' is slated to open on November 8.
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Pakistani dissidents call for diffusing ethnic and religious conflicts
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington [US], April 27 (ANI): Prominent Pakistani intellectuals, journalists, and activists have called on the Shehbaz Sharif government to focus on diffusing ethnic and religious conflicts in the country.
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Telangana govt allocated Rs 100 cr for journalists' welfare fund, says MLC
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], April 24 (ANI): Telangana MLC K Kavitha on Sunday said that the state government has allocated Rs 100 crore for a welfare fund for journalists out of which Rs 42 crore has already been spent.
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Hong Kong authorities continue to punish dissenting voices
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Hong Kong, April 21 (ANI): The recent arrest in Hong Kong of a journalism professor, on charges of conspiring to publish seditious material, has troubled academics and journalists alike and shows how the city authorities continue to punish dissenting voices.
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Tripura cabinet approves insurance scheme for journalists
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], April 21 (ANI): Tripura Cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposal to introduce a health insurance cover for accredited journalists associated with print, web and electronic media organisations.
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Afghan TV presenter detained, beaten by Taliban in Kabul
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 19 (ANI): Amid the rising concern over media freedom in Afghanistan, another Afghan journalist said that he was detained in Kabul and was beaten.
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Afghan media facing ever-increasing restrictions by Taliban
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Kabul [Afghanistan], April 18 (ANI): With the consistent arbitrary arrests of journalists by the Taliban, the media in Afghanistan faces ever-increasing restrictions, reported local media.
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Pakistan govt assures security to journalists
Updated : 3 years, 11 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], April 18 (ANI): Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to ensure the security and safety of senior journalists and their homes.
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