JournalismPakistan.com | Published July 01, 2024
Join our WhatsApp channelISLAMABAD—BBC Urdu has launched a series of news bulletins on TikTok, which will be broadcast daily. This initiative aims to keep its viewers, particularly younger audiences, informed about global and regional developments that matter to them.
The series marks a significant step in BBC Urdu's commitment to reaching audiences on diverse social media platforms. BBC Urdu Editor Asif Farooqui stated, "With our news bulletins on TikTok, we want to ensure that our viewers using the platform have access to unbiased and balanced news."
BBC Urdu is dedicated to expanding its presence in the Urdu language social media landscape. It already boasts millions of subscribers on Instagram, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube. By adding TikTok to its roster, BBC Urdu aims to engage with a broader audience and provide reliable news content in a format that resonates with younger users.
The introduction of these bulletins reflects the growing trend of media organizations utilizing social media platforms to reach and engage with their audience. As traditional news consumption habits evolve, platforms like TikTok offer a unique opportunity to present news in a more dynamic and accessible manner.
BBC Urdu's initiative also underscores the importance of providing credible news sources in an era where misinformation can easily spread on social media. By leveraging TikTok's popularity, BBC Urdu hopes to foster a well-informed community of viewers who rely on accurate and impartial news.
Photo credit: bbc.com/urdu
February 11, 2025: The PFUJ has petitioned the Islamabad High Court to suspend the PECA Amendment Act, arguing that the law curtails press freedom and contains contradictory provisions. The court has issued a notice to the Attorney General for assistance.
February 09, 2025: Hum News Network becomes the first Pakistani channel to embrace AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, enhancing productivity and innovation. Discover how this visionary move sets new standards in media.
February 08, 2025: As Pakistan faces an economic crisis, the government splurges taxpayers' money on full-page ads and press releases to glorify its achievements. Critics call it a wasteful PR stunt. Read how public funds are being misused for political propaganda.
February 07, 2025: PTV pensioners staged nationwide protests demanding their unpaid pensions, medical benefits, and dues for nearly 400 retirees. Protesters, supported by PFUJ, criticized PTV management for corruption and lavish expenses while neglecting retirees' rights.
February 06, 2025: PFUJ has challenged the controversial PECA Act 2025 in the Islamabad High Court, citing it as an attack on press freedom. Journalists and rights organizations protest the law’s implications for free speech and media independence in Pakistan.
February 06, 2025: Pakistani women journalists like Munizae Jahangir and Asma Shirazi face severe threats, harassment, and online abuse. This article explores the struggles of women in media, the systemic challenges, and potential solutions to ensure press freedom and journalist safety.
January 29, 2025: As the White House welcomes podcasters and digital journalists, Pakistan tightens censorship through PECA amendments, silencing independent voices and forcing journalists into exile. A stark contrast in press freedom emerges.
January 29, 2025: Pakistan’s latest PECA amendments expand government control over social media, criminalize misinformation, and threaten freedom of expression. Media stakeholders and human rights groups condemn the draconian changes. Learn more about the implications for journalists and activists.
February 11, 2025 The PFUJ has petitioned the Islamabad High Court to suspend the PECA Amendment Act, arguing that the law curtails press freedom and contains contradictory provisions. The court has issued a notice to the Attorney General for assistance.
February 09, 2025 Hum News Network becomes the first Pakistani channel to embrace AI tools like ChatGPT and DeepSeek, enhancing productivity and innovation. Discover how this visionary move sets new standards in media.
February 09, 2025 The Dart Center Ochberg Fellowship 2025 is open for applications! This prestigious program at Columbia University offers journalists an intensive seminar on trauma reporting, media ethics, and responsible journalism. Apply by March 3, 2025.
February 08, 2025 As Pakistan faces an economic crisis, the government splurges taxpayers' money on full-page ads and press releases to glorify its achievements. Critics call it a wasteful PR stunt. Read how public funds are being misused for political propaganda.
February 07, 2025 Mozambican journalist Albino Sibia was killed while filming police brutality, and reporter Pedro Junior was shot covering his funeral. Arlindo Chissale remains missing. These attacks highlight the dire state of press freedom in Mozambique amid post-election unrest.