Journalism Pakistan
Journalism Pakistan
India expands crackdown on Pakistani media, bans Rana Mubashir’s YouTube channel ہندوستان نے نامور صحافی رانا مبشر کا یوٹیوب چینل بلاک کر دیا، پاکستانی میڈیا پر پابندیوں میں اضافہ NCHR and MMfD launch Fellowship to Empower Journalists on Digital Rights & Gender Inclusion این سی ایچ آر اور ایم ایم ایف ڈی نے صحافیوں کو ڈیجیٹل حقوق اور صنفی شمولیت پر بااختیار بنانے کے لیے فیلوشپ کا اعلان کر دیاPFUJ condemns 'black laws' and harassment on World Press Freedom Day پی ایف یو جے کا "سیاہ قوانین" اور ہراساں کرنے کی مذمت عالمی یوم آزادی صحافت پرDawn refutes fake report claiming TTP stole PAF F-16 jet ڈان نے ٹی ٹی پی کے ایف-16 چوری کرنے کی جھوٹی خبر کی تردید کر دیFreedom of expression shrinks in Pakistan as PECA Amendments take toll: report اظہارِ رائے کی آزادی محدود، پیکا میں ترامیم سے میڈیا کو شدید دھچکا: رپورٹDawn urges Indian media to abandon war rhetoric ڈان کی بھارتی میڈیا سے جنگی بیانیہ ترک کرنے کی اپیلIndia bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels following Pahalgan attack پہلگام حملے کے بعد بھارت نے پاکستان کے 16 یوٹیوب چینلز پر پابندی لگا دی'In A Different Realm' offers a philosophical take on cricket's greatest innings ان اے ڈیفرنٹ ریلم کرکٹ کی عظیم ترین اننگز پر ایک فکری نقطۂ نظر پیش کرتی ہےCoordinated or coincidence? Identical tweets by Pakistani journalists raise eyebrows ہم آہنگی یا محض اتفاق؟ پاکستانی صحافیوں کے ایک جیسے ٹویٹس نے سوالات اٹھا دیےThe PSL paradox: pageantry or progress? پی ایس ایل کا تضاد: دکھاوا یا ترقی؟Sher Afzal Marwat launches personal attacks on journalists after PTI expulsion پی ٹی آئی سے نکالے جانے کے بعد شیر افضل مروت کے صحافیوں پر ذاتی حملےJournalist Sanaullah Khan alleges FIA blocking accounts of YouTubers and families صحافی ثناء اللہ خان کا انکشاف: ایف آئی اے یوٹیوبرز اور ان کے خاندانوں کے اکاؤنٹس بلاک کر رہی ہے

Hall of Shame

Our Hall of Shame features stories highlighting shameful incidents within Pakistani media. From newspaper blunders and TV channel missteps to acts involving journalists and talk show guests, we expose it all. You'll find instances of fake news and other notable media errors, both recent and historical.

It's up to you, the readers, to decide who the shameless characters, organizations, or individuals are in these instances. We continuously update this section to maintain a comprehensive archive of these regrettable moments.

When sensibility deserted the media

When sensibility deserted the media

 August 16, 2013:  For five hours a single gunman holds Islamabad hostage, captivating television viewers with a bizarre and insulting confrontation. The media's sensationalist coverage of the standoff raises serious ethical concerns. Instead of responsibly reporting the incident, channels compete for ratings, broadcasting every moment live.

The 'big' list is out

The 'big' list is out

 April 22, 2013:  Following a Supreme Court order, a list of journalists benefiting from Pakistan's Information Ministry's secret fund under the PPP-led government from 2011 to 2012 is disclosed. The disclosure aims to probe government allocations and scrutinize media ethics. It highlights transparency issues and ethical lapses in media governance.

When media aired their dirty linen

When media aired their dirty linen

 December 31, 2012:  The year 2012 saw Pakistan's electronic media marred by scandals, from a disgraced televangelist's comeback to TV anchors embroiled in controversies and accusations of bribery, plagiarism, and unethical behavior. These incidents expose the deep-seated issues and lack of integrity within the media industry.

A senseless editorial decision

A senseless editorial decision

 December 23, 2012:  The Nation stirs controversy by publishing a front-page photograph deemed highly insensitive. It runs an image of Bashir Ahmed Bilour, a senior ANP leader and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa minister, struggling for life after being targeted by a Taliban suicide bomber in Peshawar. The graphic picture on Sunday's front page draws criticism for its lack of professional judgment.

Money divides Peshawar journalists

Money divides Peshawar journalists

 August 11, 2012:  Reports of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government's plan to distribute cash among journalists cause divisions in Peshawar's journalistic community. The scheme, allegedly aimed at favoring certain journalists and avoiding negative press, is scrapped after PFUJ condemns it as a bribery attempt. Despite the cancellation, many journalists remain upset over their exclusion.

The dark side of journalism: Staged interview sparks outrage

The dark side of journalism: Staged interview sparks outrage

 June 16, 2012:  A scandal involving Dunya TV anchors Meher Bukhari and Mubashar Lucqman sends shockwaves through Pakistan's media landscape. Leaked footage exposes the duo's participation in a staged interview with property tycoon Malik Riaz, revealing a blatant disregard for journalistic integrity.

Media indifference disturbing

Media indifference disturbing

 April 15, 2012:  There's public outcry over the media's failure to properly cover the tragic burial of 138 Pakistan Army soldiers under an avalanche at Siachen Glacier. Initial shock turns to anger as national dailies bury the story and electronic media barely mention it, focusing instead on political scandals.