Archives
Welcome to the Archives of JournalismPakistan.com. Here, you can browse through all the stories we published this month, complete with images and headlines. This collection offers a snapshot of the significant events and topics we covered, providing valuable insights and a historical record of the time.
Code of ethics for media drafted
June 29, 2014: The Senate Standing Committee on Information has drafted a new code of ethics for media to address violations of PEMRA rules by outlets.
CPJ calls on Nawaz Sharif to act on pledged commitments to press freedom
June 24, 2014: The CPJ has urged Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to uphold his commitments to improve press freedom amidst rising threats to journalists in Pakistan.
Egypt sentences three Al-Jazeera journalists to seven years in prison
June 23, 2014: An Egyptian court sentenced three Al-Jazeera journalists to seven years in prison on terrorism-related charges, igniting global outrage.
Dr Aamir jumps ship, joins Express Group
June 21, 2014: Dr Aamir Liaquat Hussain has joined Express Media Group as President, set to lead religious content during Ramazan.
PEMRA suspends licenses of ARY News and Geo Entertainment
June 20, 2014: PEMRA has suspended the licenses of ARY News and Geo Entertainment for serious violations, imposing fines and bans on specific programs.
Code of conduct for media - a never-ending story
June 20, 2014: The quest for a media code of conduct in Pakistan continues, highlighting challenges in implementation and consensus among stakeholders.
Islamabad High Court Journalists Association elects office-bearers
June 20, 2014: The Islamabad High Court Journalists Association has elected its new office-bearers, led by President Awais Khan Yousafzai, for a one-year term.
Supreme Court suspends IHC decision on Mubashir Lucman
June 19, 2014: The Supreme Court has suspended the Islamabad High Court's decision restricting Mubashir Lucman from conducting any programs, citing lack of representation.
TV fee of Rs35 to stay, NA told
June 18, 2014: The National Assembly confirmed that the Rs35 TV fee will remain, exempting religious institutions from this charge.
Mubasher Lucman ends television career
June 13, 2014: Mubashir Lucman announces his retirement from television after a court ruling banning him from hosting programs, amid ongoing controversy.
Court bars Lucman from conducting programs
June 11, 2014: The Islamabad High Court has prohibited Mubashir Lucman from hosting programs due to ongoing complaints against him and a lack of action from authorities.
Dawn undecided on layout?
June 08, 2014: Dawn newspaper has announced new layout changes in response to reader feedback, including a return to the previous vertical editorial format.
Rana Mubashir joins Express News
June 08, 2014: Rana Mubashir joins Express News with a new show, Suno, amid timing confusion for its debut airing.
US expresses concern over space for media freedom in Pakistan
June 07, 2014: The US State Department expresses concern over media freedom in Pakistan following the suspension of Geo TV's broadcast license for 15 days.
Geo sues ISI for defamation
June 06, 2014: Geo News is suing the ISI for defamation amidst allegations of being anti-state in an unprecedented legal move in Pakistan.
Ban on Geo is attack on press freedom: AI
June 06, 2014: Amnesty International condemns the suspension of Geo TV in Pakistan as a severe violation of press freedom and an attack on free expression.
Geo banned for 15 days; fined Rs 10m
June 06, 2014: PEMRA has suspended Geo News' license for 15 days and imposed a fine of Rs 10 million following allegations against the ISI and its chief.
Newspaper vans latest targets of anti-media violence
June 04, 2014: Reporters Without Borders condemns recent attacks on journalists and newspaper distribution in Pakistan, escalating media intimidation and violence.
President rules out restrictions on media
June 02, 2014: President Mamnoon Hussain emphasizes that the government will not impose media restrictions, calling for a code of conduct from media outlets.
Satire dies: Columnist Masood Hasan leaves for his heavenly abode
June 02, 2014: Renowned columnist Masood Hasan, known for his satirical writings, passed away at 72, marking a significant loss for Pakistani journalism.
Masked men attack and injure Jang resident editor
June 01, 2014: Masked assailants brutally attacked Zafar Aheer, resident editor of Daily Jang, leaving him injured and in shock after a terrifying ordeal.