Tag: journalism
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Pulitzer Prize awarded to The New York Times raises questions about journalism standards
Winners of the Pulitzer Prizes, arguably the biggest prize in journalism, for 2023 were announced on Monday. While these awards have been conferred since decades now, people have now questioned the credibility of the standard by which winners are selected. Among the award receipts is The New York Times. It won for its “wide-ranging and…
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Al Jazeera to pursue legal action ‘until the end’ over Israel ban
Doha (AFP) – Al Jazeera will look to pursue all possible legal action “until the end” to challenge Israel’s ban on its operations there, the TV network’s news director told AFP in an interview. The Qatar-based station was taken off air in Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government voted on Sunday to shut it down…
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70% of environment journalists report attacks, threats, pressure: UN
Seventy percent of environmental journalists from 129 countries, polled in March, reported experiencing attacks, threats or pressure related to their job, UNESCO said Thursday. Of those, two in five subsequently experienced physical violence, it said in a report released on World Press Freedom Day. More than 900 reporters were questioned for the poll. The UN…
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Paul Auster’s wife deplores reporting on US writer’s death
New York (AFP) – The wife of US writer Paul Auster, who died due to lung cancer complications, said Thursday that her family was “robbed” of “dignity” after a friend quickly confirmed his death to media outlets. The New York Times, citing a friend of the couple, published a story of Auster’s passing hours after his…
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International Press Freedom Day marked by increased arrests of Pakistani journalists
May 3 is celebrated as International Press Freedom Day worldwide, however, Pakistan is considered one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalism. In a report released by Freedom Network, it was revealed that four journalists were killed in the last one year while more than 104 cases were registered while more than…
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UNESCO awards press prize to Palestinian journalists in Gaza
UNESCO on Thursday awarded its world press freedom prize to all Palestinian journalists covering the Israeli genocide against the people in Gaza since October 8, 2023. “In these times of darkness and hopelessness, we wish to share a strong message of solidarity and recognition to those Palestinian journalists who are covering this crisis in such…
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Suspension of internet during general elections was restriction on freedom of expression: Report
In its latest annual report, the Freedom Network states that the shutdown of mobile networks and suspension of the internet during the February 8 general elections was a restriction on access to information and freedom of expression. The report further highlights that e-safety and personal data protection bills will pose a threat to Pakistan’s digital…
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Women journalists bear the brunt of cyberbullying
Perugia (Italy) (AFP) – Women journalists face greater threats online in the course of their work, and the trend is increasing, one expert told an international conference in Italy this weekend. “There is significant potential for online violence to escalate to offline harm,” said Julie Posetti research director of the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ). “Women…
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Journalist investigating corruption killed in Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia – A Colombian journalist investigating corruption was killed over the weekend in a city near the border with Venezuela, officials said Monday. The reporter, 54-year-old Jaime Vasquez, was shot in Cucuta in front of about a dozen witnesses, according to security videos released by local media. Prosecutors say the gunman fled on a motorbike.…
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‘Judge who is affected by criticism on social media violates his oath’: Justice Athar Minallah
Supreme Court Justice Athar Minallah, addressed a seminar on the significance of freedom of expression on Saturday, shedding light on its historical context and impact on Pakistan’s trajectory. The seminar, a part of the second law bridge workshop on superior court reporting, provided a platform for Justice Minallah to share his insights on the intersection…