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Hussain Naqi praised for bold journalism

Hussain Naqi praised for bold journalismHYDERABAD: Senior journalists described veteran newsman Hussain Naqi as the name of resistance and a rebel at a reception in his honour held at the local press club here on Monday. Veteran journalist Abdul Aziz Malik said Hussain Naqi always fought for rights and

PFUJ deplores raid on journalist’s house in Karachi

PFUJ deplores raid on journalist’s house in KarachiKARACHI: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has condemned the Sindh government for conducting a raid on the house of journalist Shabbar Aazmi. “The police raid on the house of bedridden Shabbar Aazmi, who suffered a paralysis attack a

Journalist shot dead, another injured in Peshawar

Journalist shot dead, another injured in PeshawarPESHAWAR: A journalist was gunned down with his colleague sustaining serious injuries after being targeted by unidentified assailants in Peshawar on Monday. The victims, identified as Noorul Hasan and Sabir, worked for a private television channel in Nowshera. The duo was travelling on the

Journalist shot dead in Peshawar

Journalist shot dead in PeshawarPESHAWAR: A Nowshera-based reporter of a private television channel was shot dead in the limits of Pishtakhara police station here on Monday afternoon, police said. An official told Dawn that Nurul Hasan was shot dead near the Achini Chowk on the Ring Road by unknown motorcyclists. He

Why are so many Pakistani journalists losing their jobs?

Why are so many Pakistani journalists losing their jobs?After years of growth, Pakistan’s media industry is facing a slowdown that has led to lay-offs, pay cuts and shutdown of news outlets. Last month, the management of the Express Tribune, an English language newspaper in Pakistan, broke

CPNE passes resolution to ‘protect’ freedom of press

CPNE passes resolution to ‘protect’ freedom of pressThe Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE) has expressed deep concern over the prevailing condition of freedom of press in Pakistan, saying the media is undergoing a phase of extreme congestion and unnecessary restrictions. According to a resolution passed in

Principal accused in journalist’s murder case arrested

Principal accused in journalist’s murder case arrestedPESHAWAR: The police on Tuesday arrested the principal accused in the murder case of a journalist after the court dismissed his pre-arrest bail application.He had been absconder in the case since long. The University Campus Police arrested the main accused Sohail