Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar on Wednesday said the government was taking concrete measures to resolve long-standing issues faced by journalists and media workers, emphasizing that their protection and welfare remained his top priority. Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, the minister expressed concern over the dismissal of journalists by […]
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Oppression against journalists must come to end: CM Maryam
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that oppression and violence against journalists who speak the truth must end. In her message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists (IDEI), she said that press freedom, exercised with a sense of responsibility, forms the foundation of democracy and is essential for a […]
PM vows to take steps for prosecution of crimes against journalists
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday, reiterated that the Government of Pakistan is firmly committed to protecting press freedom and ensuring a safe environment for journalists. In a message on the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists being observed on November 2, he said “A free press is the guarantee for a […]
Maryam vows protection for journalists on International Day to End Impunity
LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has called for an end to violence and oppression against journalists who speak the truth, emphasizing that freedom of the press is vital for democracy. In her message marking the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, she said that responsible journalism forms the foundation […]
Govt to provide safe housing facilities to journalists: Azma
An important meeting, chaired by Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari, was held to review key issues and development plans related to the Journalist Housing Society Lahore and the welfare of journalists. During the meeting, it was decided that the auction of the society’s commercial areas will be carried out through the Lahore […]
Trump’s Push for Nobel Peace Prize 2025 Winner Set to Be Announced
OSLO – The world will soon learn the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, but experts say it’s highly unlikely that US President Donald Trump will hear his name called when the announcement is made at 11 a.m. (0900 GMT) in Oslo. Despite a months-long campaign to join the ranks of past US presidents […]
US eyes stricter rules for foreign students, reporters
The Trump administration has proposed strict new visa rules for international students, cultural exchange visitors, and journalists. The regulation, announced Wednesday, would set fixed durations for F, J, and I visa categories. Currently, these visas are valid for the length of a program or employment, but under the proposal, time limits would be enforced. F […]
Musk says will restore suspended Twitter accounts of journalists
Elon Musk said late Friday he would reinstate the Twitter accounts of several journalists who were suspended after he accused them of endangering his family. Musk had drawn anger and warnings from the EU and UN after suspending the accounts of more than half a dozen prominent journalists from the New York Times, CNN and […]
Most murders of journalists go unpunished: UNESCO
An overwhelming majority of killings of journalists across the world go unpunished, a United Nations agency reported on Wednesday. “Impunity for killings of journalists remains unacceptably high at 86 percent,” said UNESCO, the United Nations cultural organisation whose brief includes media issues. UNESCO called for “all necessary measures to ensure that crimes committed against journalists […]
Sudanese journalists defend freedom by forming union
Sudanese journalists defend freedom by forming union. Sudanese journalists have formed the country’s first independent professional union for decades, in what campaigners said was an important step towards re-establishing freedoms after a military coup. “The victory is to regain our syndicate after more than 30 years in order to defend the freedom and professionalism of […]