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Bilawal Bhutto and other Political leaders condemning attack on BOL news Journalist

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Rawalpindi: Political and journalist circles strongly condemned the attack on BOL News reporter Tayyab Baloch by PTI workers. Statement by PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari took a firm stance on the incident, saying violence over differences of opinion is unacceptable. He added that PPP fully believes in freedom of the … Read more

Misinformation, disinformation being used as tool of warfare, says Bilawal

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Misinformation

KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that disinformation and misinformation have become powerful tools of modern conflict. Speaking at a Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) event in Karachi, Bilawal stated, “Just as the Pakistani armed forces defeated India on the battlefield, the Pakistani media has triumphed over Indian media … Read more

LHC issues notices to federal govt, other on plea against PECA laws

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LHC

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court(LHC) has issued notices to the federal government and others as it admitted a petition filed against Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act(PECA) 2025 for preliminary hearing.

Justice Farooq Haider conducted hearing on the petition filed by the Federal Union of Journalists, asking court to declare the controversial law null and void.

The petition filed by the Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) states that the PECA Bill was brought without consultation with the relevant stakeholders and journalist organizations. The approval of the PECA Amendment Bill will affect freedom of expression provided in the constitution.

The petition has requested the PECA Amendment Law 2025 to be declared unconstitutional and urged it to be annulled, saying that the PECA Amendment Act contradicts the protection of freedom of expression given in the constitution.

Later, the court approved the petition against the PECA amendment law for a preliminary hearing and issued notices to the federal government and others.

The petition to annul the PECA was filed by Federal Union of Journalists, in which the Election Commission of Pakistan(ECP) and the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), including others, were made parties.

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PFUJ to continue protest against PECA amendment bill

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PFUJ to continue protest against PECA amendment bill

The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has vowed to continue its protest against the PECA amendment bill 2025. The President of Pakistan, Asif Ali Zardari, has signed the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) amendment bill, 2025, along with the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2025, sparking strong opposition from journalists. PFUJ Secretary General Arshad … Read more

NPC organises free medical camp for journalists

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NPC

ISLAMABAD: The National Press Club (NPC) organized a free medical camp for journalists and their families on Saturday, in collaboration with the Rawalpindi Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ) and the Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH). The camp offered free medical check-ups, tests, and medications, provided by specialists in various fields. Notable medical professionals such as … Read more

Court reporting ban challenged

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challenged

LAHORE: Three separate petitions filed in the Lahore High Court(LHC), Islamabad High Court(IHC) and Sindh High Court(SHC) Sukkur Bench seeking withdrawal of notification issued by the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority(PEMRA) restricting the TV channels from broadcasting tickers and headlines of court proceedings.

In the petitions filed by the representative organizations of the Supreme Court and High Court Reporters in the Islamabad High Court, it has been stated that PEMRA’s notification is a violation of Article 19 and 19A, and the notification should be declared unconstitutional and annulled.

The petition was filed by the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists(PFUJ) in the Sindh High Court Sukkur Bench. According to the petitioner’s counsel, PEMRA, the Federal Government and the Information Secretary have been made parties in the petition.

PEMRA’s guidelines on reporting cases pending in courts state that tickers and headlines related to court proceedings should be avoided.

The petitioner said that PEMRA’s notification regarding the judicial proceedings is illegal.

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President assures support on PEMRA (Amend) Bill 2023

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PEMRA
  • President stated this while talking to PFUJ delegation.
  • He appreciated collective efforts of media community.
  • Delegation briefed President about various provisions of new bill.

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has assured media workers and the journalist community of his support for the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) Amendment Bill 2023.

The President stated this while talking to a delegation of representatives of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA), Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors (CPNE), and Association of Electronic Media Editors and News Directors (AEMEND), who called on him, at Aiwan-e-Sadr.

Talking to the delegation, the President appreciated the collective efforts of the media community for introducing amendments to the PEMRA law, especially to protect the rights of media workers. He said that the linking of government advertisements with the payment of dues to electronic media employees would help address their issues.

The President discussed in detail various aspects of the bill with the visiting delegation, adding that the amendment bill had brought improvements to the existing media law.

President also asked the members of the delegation to volunteer to educate the youth about fake news and disinformation. He highlighted that teenagers were among the most vulnerable populations to the scourge of fake news, and they needed to be educated and sensitized about its implications.

He remarked that the media, especially senior journalists, should enhance linkages with academia and universities to guide and educate students about fake news and the new developments taking place in the field of journalism.

President also urged the need to promote diversity of thought and opinions by promoting dialogue in society and free exchange of ideas. He said that the dynamics of new forms of media, especially social media, should be understood, adding that it was the responsibility of media to educate the people on morality and the use of social media in a responsible and constructive manner.

The delegation briefed the President about various provisions of the new bill that would benefit the journalist community as well as media employees.

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PFUJ demands transparent investigation into Arshad Sharif’s murder

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Arshad Sharif murder: Special JIT to visit Kenya on Jan 15

PFUJ dedicated International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists to Arshad Sharif The PJUF hoisted black flags at press clubs across Pakistan PFUJ demands justice for the family of Arshad Sharif KARACHI: The journalist community observed the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists in the memory of senior anchorperson Arshad … Read more

PEMRA bans BOL News and BOL Entertainment: Live Update

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PEMRA bans Bol TV

Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has announced to stop the broadcasting of BOL News and BOL Entertainment. However, the management of BOL TV has announced that they would continue to stand by the veracity and truth. It said, “Let the BOL TV speak”, adding that the imported government has stopped the transmission of the … Read more

PFUJ condemns cancelation of BOL News license by PEMRA

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cancelation of BOL News license
  • Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Tuesday condemned the cancellation of the license of BOL News
  • PFUJ has expressed a strong reaction against the cancellation of the license of Bol News 
  • President of PFUJ G.M Jamali and Secretary-General Rana Azeem expressed that the government has tried such tactics to ban media outlets before, but they failed

Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) on Tuesday condemned the cancellation of the license of BOL News.

According to the details, PFUJ has expressed a strong reaction against the cancellation of the license of Bol News and warned the government not to try to stifle the freedom of expression and take away the freedoms of freedom of expression given in the Constitution of Pakistan.

President of PFUJ G.M Jamali and Secretary-General Rana Azeem expressed that the government has tried such tactics to ban media outlets before, but they failed. He said that the closure of an institution means unemployment of thousands of workers and PFUJ will never let the government take such steps.

The leadership of PFUJ expressed that this issue is being raised in all international forums and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) will also be informed about the circumstances. Secretary General Rana Azim said, “If the government does not immediately restore the license of Bol News, we will approach the courts and call for nationwide protests.”

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“Freedom of expression is extremely important” remarks IHC

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IHC PPP Senate Chairman

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued a statement concluding that it is crucial to prevent the restriction placed on the press and the countries restricted freedom of speech consequently suffers economically. Athar Minallah, Chief Justice of IHC said on Friday, “Freedom of expression is extremely important. A country where freedom of expression is suppressed remains … Read more

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