Qualified privilege defence to be tested in UK libel battle between two Pakistani broadcasters
A judge dismissed an application for summary judgment, saying the defence should be tested in court.
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97 journalists killed worldwide last year
An average of almost two journalists were killed each week last year as they went about their work, the International…
ByPakistan government lifts Geo News ban but forces two programmes to be dropped
The ban imposed by President Pervez Musharraf following the imposition of emergency rule on Pakistan’s popular news channel Geo News…
ByFears that harassment is spreading to foreign media as Pakistan deports US journalist
US journalist Nicholas Schmidle was deported from Pakistan on 11 January. It is thought his deportation is linked to his…
ByProtests in defence of press freedom in Pakistan
The clampdown on independent broadcasters and the introduction of a new law governing the content of news reports has been…
ByJournalists protest on “black day” in Pakistan
Journalists in Pakistan observed a “black day” on Sunday in protest against police violence against several reporters in Islamabad. In…
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