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33 journalists killed in Pak over last 6 years while on duty: Report
Updated : 6 years, 3 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Nov 24 (ANI): A recent report released by the Freedom Network raised an alarm over the safety of journalists in Pakistan by highlighting that at least 33 scribes have been killed in the South Asian nation in the last six years while on duty.
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Pakistan to set up special tribunals for media appeals
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Sept 17 (ANI): The Federal Cabinet has decided to set up special tribunals to resolve issues related to the media industry and other stakeholders.
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Karachi-based Cable Network seized for broadcasting Indian channels
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Aug 19 (ANI): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has seized the operations of Karachi-based Garden Cable television network for broadcasting Indian channels that have been banned in the wake of tensions after New Delhi revoked Article 370 that gave s
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Maryam's interview 'forcefully' taken off air, alleges Pak scribe
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jul 12 (ANI): In yet another incident of media censorship in Pakistan, an interview of PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz with a Pakistani news channel went off air "forcefully" within a few minutes of broadcasting.
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Press freedom 'non-existent' under 'fascist' govt: Bilawal Bhutto
Updated : 6 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jul 10 (ANI): PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto on Tuesday alleged that freedom of press in Pakistan had become "non-existent" under the "fascist" ruling government in the wake of recent incidents of media blackout in the South Asian nation.
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Polling in Pak ends, counting begins
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jul 25 (ANI): The voting time for the 11th general elections in Pakistan officially ended at 6 pm (local time) on Wednesday.
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ECP notice to Khan for voting in public
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jul 25 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday issued a notice to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan for voting publicly at his NA-53 constituency and in front of the cameras, which is a violation of the electoral body's code of con
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Elections Commission of Pakistan reprimands Imran, Shehbaz
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 25 (ANI): The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday stated that the media discussions pertaining to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif were a violation of ECP code of con
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Pakistani channels directed to not air election-related content
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], July 25 (ANI): The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has directed the private satellite TV channels to stop airing any content related to Pakistan's 11th general election.
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Plea filed against Imran Khan for 'donkey' remark
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Jul 14 (ANI): A petition has been filed in the Islamabad High Court (IHC) against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party chairman and former cricketer Imran Khan over his 'donkey' comment against rival Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) party.
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Love is definitely not in 'air' in Pakistan
Updated : 8 years ago IST
Islamabad [Pakistan], Feb 14 (ANI): Pakistan has once again banned Valentine Day's celebrations and its media coverage after the Islamabad High Court ruled the holiday as "un-Islamic".
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Lahore HC removes PEMRA chairman
Updated : 8 years, 2 months ago IST
Lahore (Punjab Province) [Pakistan], Dec.18 (ANI): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday asked Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Chairman Absar Alam to step down after nullifying his appointment to the post owing to him not meeting all qualification criteria.
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