Bangladesh journalists fear heightened threats ahead of 2026 polls Press freedom concerns grow as threats to journalists rise in Indonesia How editors decide what not to publish on quiet news days Siasat.pk shuts Islamabad office as pressure mounts Tennessee court expands media access to executions IPI urges probe into smear campaign against Romanian reporter Widow of Arshad Sharif alleges renewed harassment in Islamabad Iran internet shutdown fears grow amid protests and controls INMA Global Media Awards seek entries EU offers funding for cross-border journalism projects Bangladesh journalists fear heightened threats ahead of 2026 polls Press freedom concerns grow as threats to journalists rise in Indonesia How editors decide what not to publish on quiet news days Siasat.pk shuts Islamabad office as pressure mounts Tennessee court expands media access to executions IPI urges probe into smear campaign against Romanian reporter Widow of Arshad Sharif alleges renewed harassment in Islamabad Iran internet shutdown fears grow amid protests and controls INMA Global Media Awards seek entries EU offers funding for cross-border journalism projects
Logo
Janu
Pranks and newsroom tales

Farooq promoted as Executive Editor

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 16 August 2012

Join our WhatsApp channel

Farooq promoted as Executive Editor
Farooq Faisal Khan has been appointed as the new Executive Editor of Urdu Daily Nai Baat. He will manage the newspaper's operations in major cities including Islamabad, Lahore, and Karachi.

ISLAMABAD: Farooq Faisal Khan, the Islamabad Resident Editor of Urdu Daily Nai Baat has got promotion as Executive Editor of the newspaper.

A former editor of Daily Express, Farooq will have the responsibility of managing the paper’s stations in Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Quetta and Peshawar.

Farooq made the announcement himself through a Facebook post on Thursday. A string of greetings from his friends soon poured in.

Nai Baat, less than a year old, first rolled off the press in November 2011. Chaudhry Abdul Rehman heads the paper as its chief editor.

Farooq is also the president of National Press Club, Islamabad.

KEY POINTS:

  • Farooq promoted to Executive Editor of Nai Baat.
  • Former editor of Daily Express with significant experience.
  • Announcement made via Facebook post.
  • Paper has been operational since November 2011.
  • Farooq is also the president of National Press Club, Islamabad.

Explore Further

Newsroom
Bangladesh journalists fear heightened threats ahead of 2026 polls

Bangladesh journalists fear heightened threats ahead of 2026 polls

 January 19, 2026 A study finds Bangladeshi journalists expect heightened physical and digital threats ahead of the 2026 elections, citing safety gaps and weak newsroom support.


Press freedom concerns grow as threats to journalists rise in Indonesia

Press freedom concerns grow as threats to journalists rise in Indonesia

 January 19, 2026 A Jakarta Post report found 89 incidents in 2025 of violence, digital harassment and censorship against Indonesian journalists, raising alarm over press freedom.


How editors decide what not to publish on quiet news days

How editors decide what not to publish on quiet news days

 January 18, 2026 On slow news days editors withhold pieces lacking relevance, accuracy or public interest, and avoid publishing material that raises legal or ethical risks.


Tennessee court expands media access to executions

Tennessee court expands media access to executions

 January 17, 2026 A Tennessee judge ordered broader media access to executions, requiring curtains remain open during key procedures while safeguarding execution team identities.


IPI urges probe into smear campaign against Romanian reporter

IPI urges probe into smear campaign against Romanian reporter

 January 17, 2026 Press freedom groups seek an impartial probe after Romanian reporter Emilia Sercan was targeted in a coordinated online smear campaign with harassment and threats.


Popular Stories