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Muslim journalists to strengthen bonds to counter fake news

Muslim journalists to strengthen bonds to counter fake newsOn the concluding day of the two-day Fifth International Forum of Muslim Journalist and Bloggers, a draft Declaration was adopted that outlines the future prospects of such a useful interaction. Besides the Declaration outlined ways and means to

Taliban kidnap six journalists

Taliban kidnapped six Afghan journalists working for private and government media organisations in eastern Paktia province, government officials and Taliban said on Saturday. The reporters, working for radio and TV news companies that broadcast news in the Pashto and Dari languages, were abducted while travelling together from neighbouring Paktika province to Paktia to attend a […]

PPF concerned over Arrest of Journalist in Tanzania

PPF concerned over Arrest of Journalist in TanzaniaPakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to John Magufuli, President of Tanzania has expressed concern over the arrest of Tanzanian journalist Erick Kabendera, on July 29. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali has called on the Tanzanian government to

Silencing expression

Silencing expressionPRESS freedom was a fundamental pillar of modern civilisation. Nearly all countries, save the communist bloc and dictatorial regimes, ensured special protection for the media in their constitutions. There used to be a competition of sorts to highlight media freedoms in developing countries to gain respectability in the international fora. Jailing a

Coverage Without Cover

Coverage Without Cover“A few days before his death, I asked my brother why don’t you leave this risky and low-paid profession and go back to Korea to make your children’s future bright,” Nawab Gul recalls his last exchange with his deceased brother Javed Khan. “I was worried about growing attacks on

PPF condemns attack on Teletica TV channel

PPF condemns attack on Teletica TV channelPakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Carlos Alvarado Quesada, President of Costa Rica has expressed concern over the attack on the Teletica TV channel in Costa Rica. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in his letter has condemned the

PPF condemns the online harassment of German journalist

PPF condemns the online harassment of German journalistPakistan Press Foundation (PPF), in a letter to Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany has expressed concern over the threats and online harassment to the German journalist Georg Restle. PPF Secretary General Owais Aslam Ali in his letter has condemned