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NAB files reference against Nawaz, Jang editor-in-chief

NAB files reference against Nawaz, Jang editor-in-chiefLAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday filed its reference before an accountability court in a 34-year-old land allotment case against Jang group editor-in-chief Mir Shakilur Rehman, former prime minister Nawaz Sharif and two others. The reference filed under section 18

Pakistan: Directive by electronic media regulator imposes restrictions on coverage of health services

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on June 25 introduced a set of restrictive directives for reporting and coverage of COVID-19 by television channels. The restrictions imposed in the directives include “any violence at hospitals, emergency situation, attack, offensive behavior towards healthcare workers may not be telecast in order to protect honor and dignity […]

PEMRA issues guidelines to media houses for COVID-19 coverage

PEMRA issues guidelines to media houses for COVID-19 coverageISLAMABAD – Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority ( PEMRA) on Thursday asked all electronic media houses to ensure continuity of dedicated public awareness campaigns to sensitize people on coronavirus pandemic and to support the efforts and sacrifices being

Probe launched against torture of two journalists in Balochistan

Probe launched against torture of two journalists in BalochistanISLAMABAD: The authorities on Tuesday said they had launched an investigation into torture of two journalists in Chaman. The two journalists said that they were tortured for reporting on a coronavirus quarantine centre near the Afghan border. Television

Probe launched into torture of 2 journalists in Balochistan

Probe launched into torture of 2 journalists in BalochistanISLAMABAD: The authorities on Tuesday said they had launched an investigation into torture of two journalists in Chaman. The two journalists said that they were tortured for reporting on a coronavirus quarantine centre near the Afghan border.

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s bail plea once again deferred

Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s bail plea once again deferredLAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday adjourned the hearing of Jang-Geo Editor-in-Chief Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman’s post-arrest bail petition in a 34-year-old property case till July 7. As the hearing commenced, Justice Syed Shahbaz Ali Rizvi, head

PFUJ concerned over termination of journalists by Jehan Pakistan

PFUJ concerned over termination of journalists by Jehan PakistanISLAMABAD—Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has expressed concern over the sacking of four reporters and several newsroom staffers by the management of Jehan Pakistan newspaper in Islamabad. In a joint statement, PFUJ  President Shahzada Zulfiqar and