Why news avoidance may be a bigger threat than misinformation Seven evidence-based media predictions for Pakistan and beyond in 2026 Dawn calls life sentences for journalists an extreme move Arab journalists pledge cooperation to defend media freedom Palestinian rights group flags press access limits Silencing an article in Pakistan makes it louder When telling the story becomes a crime: A warning shot for Pakistani journalism Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025 Why news avoidance may be a bigger threat than misinformation Seven evidence-based media predictions for Pakistan and beyond in 2026 Dawn calls life sentences for journalists an extreme move Arab journalists pledge cooperation to defend media freedom Palestinian rights group flags press access limits Silencing an article in Pakistan makes it louder When telling the story becomes a crime: A warning shot for Pakistani journalism Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025
Logo
Janu
Opportunities

Formal launch of BOL Entertainment likely in November

 JournalismPakistan.com |  Published: 29 October 2018

Join our WhatsApp channel

Formal launch of BOL Entertainment likely in November
The formal launch of BOL Entertainment is expected in November. The channel will showcase popular Pakistani actors and various entertainment programs.

ISLAMABAD – BOL News Network is aiming to formally launch its entertainment channel next month.

A JournalismPakistan.com source says BOL Entertainment could hit the airwaves by November 10 but there’s always the possibility of things getting delayed.

The network’s newest channel will feature in its plays the country’s leading actors, such names as Shabnam, Reema, Meera, and Resham.

The promotional transmission of BOL Entertainment started in May. The channel is headed by Nabeel Zafar.

Related: Promotional transmission of BOL Entertainment starts

Photo courtesy: brandsynario.com

KEY POINTS:

  • BOL Entertainment aims to launch on November 10.
  • Promotional transmission began in May.
  • Top actors like Shabnam and Reema will feature in plays.
  • Nabeel Zafar heads the new entertainment channel.
  • Potential delays in launch date are possible.

Explore Further

Newsroom
Arab journalists pledge cooperation to defend media freedom

Arab journalists pledge cooperation to defend media freedom

 January 04, 2026 Arab journalist unions from Jordan and Egypt announce deeper cooperation on training and advocacy, stressing media freedom and the role of Arab media in shaping global narratives.


Palestinian rights group flags press access limits

Palestinian rights group flags press access limits

 January 03, 2026 The Palestinian Centre for Human Rights highlights ongoing restrictions on journalists in occupied territories, impacting press freedom and humanitarian reporting.


Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload

Breaking news alerts then and now: from urgency to overload

 January 03, 2026 The evolution of breaking news alerts highlights a shift from rare, trusted updates to frequent notifications that contribute to audience fatigue.


AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds

AI reduces publisher traffic but not newsroom jobs, study finds

 January 02, 2026 A study reveals that AI has reduced traffic to news publishers but not job levels, challenging fears of mass layoffs in journalism.


Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025

Palestinian journalists face a wave of detentions in 2025

 January 02, 2026 In 2025, over 42 Palestinian journalists were detained by Israeli authorities, highlighting pressing concerns for press freedom and journalist safety.


Popular Stories