Caretaker Info Minister takes notice of alleged torture, arrest of senior journalist Fayyaz Zafar

Caretaker Info Minister takes notice of alleged torture, arrest of senior journalist Fayyaz Zafar

Caretaker Minister for Information and Broadcasting Murtaza Solangi has taken notice of the alleged torture and arrest of Fayyaz Zafar, a senior journalist from Swat. Discussing the incident with relevant authorities, he emphasized the importance of conducting an impartial investigation into the incident. He asserted that the authority of the office must not be employed…

CJP-designate urges journalists to be truthful

CJP-designate urges journalists to be truthful

Chief Justice-designate Qazi Faez Isa says freedom of expression and access to information are the fundamental rights of every citizen.  Justice Isa said so while addressing the swearing-in ceremony of the cabinet of the Press Association of the Supreme Court.  The CJP said the purpose of all laws was to bring out the truth and…

Historic day as PM’s health card scheme for journalists, artists launched: Marriyum

Historic day as PM’s health card scheme for journalists, artists launched: Marriyum

Islamabad: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Tuesday that today was a historic day as for the first time, a health card facility was being launched for journalists, media workers and artists on the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.Addressing the launching ceremony of “Prime Minister’s National Health Program 2023 for journalists,…

Al Jazeera Denounces Re-listing of its Journalists on Egypt’s Terrorism List

Al Jazeera Denounces Re-listing of its Journalists on Egypt’s Terrorism List

Doha – July 25, 2023 Al Jazeera Media Network strongly denounces the recent move by the Egyptian authorities to re-instate a number of its journalists onto a newly crafted terrorism list, subsequent to the termination of their unjust categorization on a roster that undergoes renewal every five years. The latest ruling issued by the Cairo Criminal…

Al Jazeera Receives Prestigious Platinum Recognition at DotComm Awards

Al Jazeera Receives Prestigious Platinum Recognition at DotComm Awards

Doha – July 23, 2023 Al Jazeera Media Network is proud to announce that it has been honoured with nine prestigious DotComm Awards. A Platinum DotComm award was given for the year-long campaign seeking justice for the slain journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, as well as for the revamping of Al Jazeera’s corporate website and the…

Blinken stresses US engagement with Pakistan on freedom of expression, rule of law

Blinken stresses US engagement with Pakistan on freedom of expression, rule of law

WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stressed consistent engagement with Pakistan as blanket ban on speeches poses threat to freedom of expression. In a letter to US lawmakers, Blinken highlighted consistent talks with all Pakistani stakeholders while emphasizing significant concerns on issues like freedom of expression and political inclusion. Blinken responded as scores of…