Tag: journalism
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Exclusive: ‘Not the first time he’s apologised,’ Gharidah Farooqi reveals interaction with Dr Omer Adil
One month after passing misogynistic remarks against renowned television anchor Gharidah Farooqi, Dr Omer Adil has publicly apologised. On a podcast hosted by Zohaib Butt, Dil Ki Baat, in July, film critic and orthopaedic surgeon Adil claimed that female anchors in Pakistan’s media industry are “handpicked by a seth or somebody else to go and…
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‘It’s not possible’; Reporting in internet-challenged Pakistan
With the primary shift from newspapers to television channels and now to digital media applications, the dissemination of information has become increasingly competitive for newsrooms, with the latest updates just a click away. “Delays can be managed with newspapers, but today everything is in your hands—specifically, mobile phones,” says Raees Ansari, Bureau Chief of Geo…
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‘Inspiring Pakistan’s youth’; The Current featured on the Google News Initiative
In 2020, The Current won the Google News Initiative (GNI) Innovation Challenge, becoming the only media organization in Pakistan to achieve this highly regarded position within just a year of its launch. Four years down the road, we continue to grow alongside the ever-evolving news consumption habits of youth in the digital age. But that’s…
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British-American journalist deported from Pakistan after attempted interview with Imran Khan
Law enforcement agencies in Pakistan deported a British-American journalist after he tried to interview the incarcerated former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Charles Glass, a 73-year-old author, journalist, broadcaster, and publisher known for his work focusing on the Middle East and World War II, has worked with renowned news platforms such as Newsweek, ABC TV, and…
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Town Chairman Mirpur Mathilo suspended in Nasrullah Gadani murder case
Shahbaz Ahmed Khan Lund, accused in the murder of journalist Nasrullah Gadani, and the Municipal Chairman of Mirpur Mathelo, has been suspended. The Sindh government suspended him under the Sindh Local Government Ordinance, and the notification has been issued accordingly. Journalist Nasrullah Gadani was killed in an attack by armed men on May 25 in…
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Witnesses name PPP MNA, two sons in Nasrullah Gadani murder case
The case of the murder case of journalist Nasrullah Gadani has been taken to court. During the last hearing, witnesses named a local MNA of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and two of his sons for planning the assassination. The journalist’s brother and cousin Yaqoob Gadani and Salah Gadani recorded their statements under Section 164…
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‘YouTubers meri shadi ki fikar na karain’; Fiza Ali hits back at vloggers
Pakistani actress Fiza Ali has strongly denounced false rumors about her marital status, blaming social media platforms for spreading misinformation. In a recent statement, Ali expressed frustration over misleading reports claiming she had gotten married. She specifically criticized YouTube channels and bloggers for spreading fake news without checking the facts. Ali emphasized the negative impact…
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‘Julian Assange is free’, has left Britain: WikiLeaks
Julian Assange’s wife Stella on Tuesday thanked campaigners for their support as the WikiLeaks founder was released after five years in British custody. “Julian is free!!!!” she wrote on the social media platform X following confirmation that he had left Belmarsh high-security prison in southeast London. “Words cannot express our immense gratitude” to everyone who…
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Suspect arrested in Nasrullah Gadani murder
A suspect involved in the murder of Nasrullah Gadani, a journalist working for the daily newspaper Awami Awaz, has been arrested by Yaro Lund police in Sindh. Gadani was killed in Mirpur Mathelo last month on May 21. He was shifted to Karachi for treatment after an attack, where he succumbed to his injuries. According…
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Journalist Nasrullah Gadani dies days after gunshot wounds
Nasrullah Gadani, a local journalist of Ghotki who was injured in an assassination attempt four days ago, has died in a private hospital in Karachi on Friday. After getting shot thrice on Tuesday, he was transferred to Sheikh Zayed Hospital in Rahim Yar Khan. Journalists have expressed anger while people blocked the National Highway in…