Broadcast News and Television

Keep up with the latest developments in television and broadcast journalism with Journalism Pakistan’s Broadcast News & Television section. We cover network updates, audience trends, investigative reporting on air, and innovations in broadcasting technology. This section provides media professionals, journalists, and news enthusiasts with insights into how television and broadcast media continue to shape news consumption worldwide.
Note: Launched in February 2026, the section features the latest stories in the category. For past reports, please see our Archives.

Matt Brittin confirmed as BBC director general

Matt Brittin confirmed as BBC director general

 Published 3 months ago:  Former Google executive Matt Brittin has been confirmed as the BBC's director general amid funding pressures, political scrutiny and rapid digital disruption.

UK expands BBC World Service funding amid global conflicts

UK expands BBC World Service funding amid global conflicts

 Published 4 months ago:  Britain will add £11 million a year to the BBC World Service for three years, boosting government support to preserve impartial international broadcasting amid global conflicts.

Halted ARY segment highlights pressures on journalism

Halted ARY segment highlights pressures on journalism

 Published 4 months ago:  Removal of Mohammad Malick's ARY segment on a Punjab luxury aircraft purchase raises concerns about editorial freedom and mounting pressures on journalists.

RIUJ protests push media houses to clear delayed salaries

RIUJ protests push media houses to clear delayed salaries

 Published 4 months ago:  After RIUJ protests ahead of Eid, several Pakistani media outlets began clearing delayed salaries, giving partial relief while some staff await overdue pay.

TV salary delays spark protests ahead of Eid in Pakistan

TV salary delays spark protests ahead of Eid in Pakistan

 Published 4 months ago:  Journalists protested outside TV networks before Eid over unpaid or partially paid salaries, exposing a deepening financial crisis in Pakistan's broadcast media.

Eid nears but salaries remain unpaid at several TV channels

Eid nears but salaries remain unpaid at several TV channels

 Published 4 months ago:  With Eid approaching, many Pakistani TV channel employees remain unpaid as salary arrears persist, causing severe financial strain among journalists and media staff.

Pakistan TV staffers face Eid without pay

Pakistan TV staffers face Eid without pay

 Published 4 months ago:  An in-depth look at chronic salary delays in Pakistan's television industry, exploring the impact on journalists, the role of regulators, and what unpaid salaries mean for the future of broadcast journalism.

Paramount‑Warner deal raises CNN editorial fears

Paramount‑Warner deal raises CNN editorial fears

 Published 4 months ago:  Paramount Skydance's bid for WBD has raised fear inside CNN over editorial independence, potential layoffs and political influence amid Iran strike coverage.

Multiple Pakistani TV channels hit by satellite hack

Multiple Pakistani TV channels hit by satellite hack

 Published 4 months ago:  Major Pakistani TV news channels Geo, ARY and Samaa briefly aired unauthorized or hostile messages after apparent disruptions to their satellite transmissions.

Geo News satellite feed hacked, unauthorized content aired

Geo News satellite feed hacked, unauthorized content aired

 Published 4 months ago:  Geo News said its satellite transmission was hacked Sunday night, briefly airing unauthorized content on its satellite feed before normal service was restored.

PEMRA orders TV channels to clear delayed salaries before Eid

PEMRA orders TV channels to clear delayed salaries before Eid

 Published 4 months ago:  PEMRA has ordered satellite television licensees to clear delayed staff salaries before Eid ul Fitr, warning of penalties, including suspension of ads.

Salary delays deepen crisis at Pakistan's private TV channels

Salary delays deepen crisis at Pakistan's private TV channels

 Published 4 months ago:  Delayed salaries at private TV channels Aaj News, 365 News and NewsOne have heightened job insecurity and raised prospects of layoffs amid financial strain.

Radio Free Asia resumes Mandarin, Uyghur, Tibetan broadcasts to China

Radio Free Asia resumes Mandarin, Uyghur, Tibetan broadcasts to China

 Published 5 months ago:  Radio Free Asia has resumed Mandarin, Uyghur and Tibetan broadcasts into China via private transmitters and online platforms after USAGM funding was restored.

Anderson Cooper exits '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years

Anderson Cooper exits '60 Minutes' after nearly 20 years

 Published 5 months ago:  Veteran journalist Anderson Cooper is leaving CBS's 60 Minutes after nearly 20 years to focus on family and his CNN anchor role amid shifts at CBS News.

Media control at play on ARY News or a broadcast mishap

Media control at play on ARY News or a broadcast mishap

 Published 6 months ago:  Ahsan Iqbal's live interview on ARY News was disrupted by an argument nearby, raising questions on media control and censorship in Pakistan.

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

Senegal 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye arrested in live broadcast raid

 Published 8 months ago:  Senegal's press freedom faces crisis as 7TV Director Maimouna Ndour Faye and journalists are arrested during a media crackdown in Dakar.

Inside the editorial reforms that changed Pakistani broadcast journalism

Inside the editorial reforms that changed Pakistani broadcast journalism

 Published 4 years ago:  Explore the transformative editorial reforms in Pakistani broadcast journalism led by Muhammad Ibrahim Raja, focusing on ethics and victim protection.

IFJ hails union victory as Abb Takk News forced to pay staff's unpaid salaries

IFJ hails union victory as Abb Takk News forced to pay staff's unpaid salaries

 Published 10 months ago:  The IFJ praises the RIUJ for securing unpaid salaries for Abb Takk News staff, marking a significant victory for labor rights in Pakistan.

Taliban attack reporter and crew during live broadcast in Kabul

Taliban attack reporter and crew during live broadcast in Kabul

 Published 3 years ago:  Armed Taliban militants attacked an Al-Hadath TV crew during a live broadcast in Kabul, prompting widespread condemnation from journalist organizations.

Pakistani hackers deface Indian TV live broadcast

Pakistani hackers deface Indian TV live broadcast

 Published 4 years ago:  A Pakistani hacking group defaced an Indian TV channel during a live broadcast, showcasing the Pakistani flag and controversial messages.

PEMRA bans broadcast of leaked CCTV footage

PEMRA bans broadcast of leaked CCTV footage

 Published 4 years ago:  PEMRA bans the broadcast of leaked CCTV footage related to the Noor Mukadam murder case, citing illegal content under the PEMRA Ordinance 2002.

Pakistan-England series to be broadcast through UK-based channel

Pakistan-England series to be broadcast through UK-based channel

 Published 5 years ago:  The Pakistan-England cricket series will be broadcast live through a UK-based channel, avoiding a deal with Indian networks.

Nigerian broadcast regulator orders outlets to stop using Twitter

Nigerian broadcast regulator orders outlets to stop using Twitter

 Published 5 years ago:  Nigerian regulators order broadcasters to stop using Twitter following the platform's blockade, impacting press freedom in the country.

No live broadcast of Pak-England series in Pakistan: minister

No live broadcast of Pak-England series in Pakistan: minister

 Published 5 years ago:  The federal Cabinet in Pakistan has denied state television's proposal to collaborate with Indian firms for broadcasting the Pak-England cricket series.

Legendary broadcast interviewer Larry King dies at 87

Legendary broadcast interviewer Larry King dies at 87

 Published 5 years ago:  Larry King, renowned broadcaster and interviewer, has died at 87 after a legendary career spanning over half a century and numerous iconic interviews.

Broadcast journalist in India arrested after critical news report

Broadcast journalist in India arrested after critical news report

 Published 5 years ago:  Ramesh Rath, a journalist in India, was arrested after a critical report on Odisha CM's flood assessment, prompting protests from journalism organizations.

PEMRA bans broadcast of energy drink commercial

PEMRA bans broadcast of energy drink commercial

 Published 6 years ago:  PEMRA has banned the airing of Power Full Energy Drink commercial for containing indecent content following public complaints.

PEMRA conducts bidding for grant of five satellite TV broadcast station licences

PEMRA conducts bidding for grant of five satellite TV broadcast station licences

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA has conducted bidding for five satellite TV broadcast station licences across various categories, marking a significant development in media regulations.