Media Hall of Shame

 Published 2 months ago:  PTV suspends journalist Rizwan Razi after his derogatory remarks against the Sindh people spark outrage. Viral video triggers political backlash in Pakistan.

 Published 9 months ago:  An in-depth analysis of the Punjab Government's excessive self-promotion through media, costing taxpayers millions while masquerading propaganda as achievements.

 Published 9 months ago:  The Punjab government faces criticism for spending millions in taxpayer money on misleading front-page advertisements across major Pakistani newspapers, raising serious questions about media integrity and public resource management.

 Published 10 months ago:  An in-depth look at the recent scuffle on a Pakistani talk show, its implications for media ethics, and the urgent need for TV channels to uphold decorum during debates.

 Published last year:  A critical examination of dangerous medical misinformation broadcast on Pakistan Television, exposing how political propaganda can potentially harm cancer patients by spreading false treatment narratives.

 Published last year:  Geo News faces criticism after a homophobic tweet targeting Richard Grenell, a Trump advisor advocating for Imran Khan's release, which was subsequently deleted.

 Published last year:  Suno TV faces criticism for targeting senior journalist Matiullah Jan with a smear campaign following his controversial abduction and arrest. This raises serious concerns about media ethics and press freedom in Pakistan.

 Published last year:  A viral video exposes a shocking reality about Pakistani media, where fake news circulates unchecked. The clip, featuring a false report on the arrest of former IG of Jails, Shahid Saleem, highlights the pervasive issue of yellow journalism and raises questions about news credibility.

 Published last year:  Dr. Omar Adil's sexist remarks against female journalists, including Gharidah Farooqi, have ignited widespread criticism, calling for full accountability and stronger actions against misogynistic language in the industry.

 Published last year:  In a blatant display of media censorship, Suno TV blurred images of former Prime Minister Imran Khan on a scarf worn by PTI leader Zartaj Gul during a talk show. This incident adds to the growing list of censorship cases in Pakistani media, raising concerns about freedom of expression and media integrity.

 Published last year:  The recent controversy in Punjab where actors and social media influencers were paid to praise the government's 100 days in office raises significant ethical concerns. Such paid promotions undermine the credibility of government achievements.

 Published last year:  Journalist Umar Cheema retracts his criticism of a Samaa TV talk show, alleging the episode where public speaker Sahil Adeem and playwright Khalilur Rehman Qamar confronted a young woman was scripted and preplanned to boost ratings.

 Published last year:  Journalist Umar Cheema condemns public speaker Sahil Adeem and playwright Khalil ur Rehman Qamar for their disrespectful behavior towards a woman on Samaa TV, sparking widespread public outrage and criticism of the TV channel’s administration.

 Published 2 years ago:  After initially resisting, DawnNews TV airs an interview of missing PTI leader Sadaqat Ali Abbasi, sparking widespread condemnation and sadness. Senior journalists highlight ethical concerns over interviewing victims of enforced disappearances. The controversial airing raises serious questions about the integrity and freedom of journalism in Pakistan.

 Published 2 years ago:  An awkward moment on A Sports talk show arises when a question about ex-Prime Minister Imran Khan goes unanswered. Host Fakhr-e-Alam reads the question without naming Khan, causing an uneasy silence from Wasim Akram, Moin Khan, Misbahul Haq, and Shoaib Malik. This incident underscores censorship issues in Pakistan.

 Published 2 years ago:  Journalists criticize the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for excluding Imran Khan from its Independence Day video of cricketing legends. Imran Khan, who led Pakistan to its 1992 World Cup victory, was notably absent, sparking backlash from figures like Peter Osborne, Owais Tohid, and Moeed Pirzada.

 Published 2 years ago:  Dunya News TV mutes prominent analyst Ayaz Amir's mention of the Vigo Pickup during the program Think Tank while ARY News faces criticism for blurring an image of Imran Khan during his meeting with an IMF representative. The incidents highlight the state of media censorship in Pakistan.

 Published 2 years ago:  ARY News faces criticism and social media backlash for blurring the image of former Prime Minister Imran Khan during his meeting with an IMF representative. The controversial move sparks outrage and calls for boycott on Twitter, highlighting the debate around censorship and media ethics.

 Published 3 years ago:  Several journalists share a fake letter from former Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on social media, alleging he reprimanded an envoy for not arranging a call from the American president to then PM Imran Khan. The Foreign Ministry had previously confirmed the letter was fake.

 Published 3 years ago:  Prime Minister Imran Khan's adviser Shahbaz Gill uses highly abusive language against parliamentarian Dr. Ramesh Kumar Vankwani during a live show on Dunya News TV. Social media users criticize the anchor for not intervening, and female guests demand Gill be taken off the air.

 Published 3 years ago:  A protest by journalists over alleged rigging in the National Press Club elections turns into a violent scuffle, with journalists attacking each other. Social media videos show the chaos, as NPC members and panelists share conflicting accounts of the incident.

 Published 4 years ago:  Dawn newspaper urges the media industry to boycott Khalilur Rehman Qamar for his insensitive comments on Noor Mukadam's murder, questioning the industry's silence and its stance on gender-based violence.

 Published 4 years ago:  A viral video shows Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information, slapping PPP parliamentarian Qadir Khan Mandokhel during a heated argument on the talk show 'Kal Takk'. The incident sparks controversy as Dr. Awan alleges Mandokhel used offensive language, while criticism mounts over host Javed Chaudhry's handling of the situation.

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalists and public figures rally behind Marvi Sirmed after a heated exchange with Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar on a talk show about the Aurat March slogan mera jism meri marzi. Calls to ban Qamar from TV shows grow amid widespread condemnation of his abusive behavior.

 Published 6 years ago:  The News faces scrutiny after copying a Dawn story verbatim, including the reference to Dawn itself. The incident, involving PTI leader Barrister Sultan Mehmood's by-poll win, sparks accusations of plagiarism in Pakistani journalism and embarrasses the paper.

 Published 6 years ago:  Aamir Liaquat Hussain, host of 'Public Sub Janti Hai' on Public News, sparks controversy by comparing journalist Raza Abid to Dracula on air. The comment, made during a segment on Maulana Fazlur Rehman's upcoming sit-in, draws condemnation from Shaharyar Khan, a former president of the National Press Club, who demands an apology from the network.

 Published 6 years ago:  The News on Sunday publishes a picture of journalist Mariana Baabar Pashteen in an obituary for Zuhra Karim, the late editor of She magazine. The blunder mars a tribute to Karim, a pioneer in women's journalism in Pakistan. Using a living journalist's photo in place of a deceased editor reflects poorly on the newspaper's professionalism.

 Published 6 years ago:  Masroor Ali Sial, a senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), attacked journalist and Karachi Press Club President Imtiaz Khan Faran during a heated debate on a live talk show. The video, widely shared on social media, shows Sial pushing Faran to the floor and punching him. The incident draws significant criticism towards PTI.