Media in Pakistan

 Published 7 years ago:  Islamabad magistrate summons Sultan Ali Lakhani over layoffs at Express Media Group, prompting serious legal implications for the newspaper.

 Published 7 years ago:  Geo staff across Pakistan have gone on strike due to unpaid salaries for four months, highlighting financial struggles faced by workers.

 Published 7 years ago:  Venezuela has released two French reporters after international demands, amidst a crackdown on journalists covering anti-government protests.

 Published 7 years ago:  Asad Malik blames the PTI government for the unemployment of over 10,000 journalists, criticizing its job creation promises amid media industry cuts.

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn workers' union demands management to withdraw a 40% wage cut decision, citing serious financial and morale issues for staff.

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn Media Group imposes a 40 percent cut in staff wages due to declining advertising revenue and rising operational costs.

 Published 7 years ago:  India restricts journalists in Jammu and Kashmir from covering a Republic Day event, raising concerns over press freedom and security threats.

 Published 7 years ago:  Former Waqt News anchor Matiullah Jan claims that bounced salary cheques issued by Nawa-i-Waqt Group impact jobless employees after the channel's closure.

 Published 7 years ago:  The Supreme Court has granted bail to Dr. Shahid Masood in an embezzlement case involving Rs38 million during his leadership at PTV.

 Published 7 years ago:  National Press Club officials removed microphones of Express News, BOL, and Samaa TV during a PML-N press conference in protest against layoffs.

 Published 7 years ago:  BuzzFeed and HuffPost recently faced significant layoffs, highlighting the challenges of an ad-dependent revenue model in digital media.

 Published 7 years ago:  National Press Club bans Express News and BOL from covering events after layoffs and unpaid salaries impact the organizations involved.

 Published 7 years ago:  Dawn criticizes the formation of PMRA, calling it senseless and a threat to media independence in Pakistan.

 Published 7 years ago:  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa journalists prepare to launch a protest campaign demanding reinstatement of laid-off media workers as per a KP Assembly resolution.

 Published 7 years ago:  Iranian journalist Yashar Soltani receives a five-year prison sentence for reporting on corruption in Tehran land deals, sparking international condemnation.

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ rejects the establishment of the Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority, warning it violates constitutional rights and undermines press freedom.

 Published 7 years ago:  Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman appeared in court over allegations of spreading fake news related to a corruption expose.

 Published 7 years ago:  The All Pakistan Newspapers Society has voiced strong objections against the proposed Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority, deeming it a regressive step for media.

 Published 7 years ago:  The federal cabinet has approved the establishment of the Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority to regulate media channels across various platforms.

 Published 7 years ago:  Egyptian TV presenter Mohamed al-Gheiti was sentenced to a year in prison for interviewing a gay man, prompting concerns over press freedom.

 Published 7 years ago:  Four Kashmiri photojournalists were injured by pellet-gun fire from Indian security forces while covering protests in Jammu and Kashmir.

 Published 7 years ago:  The RIUJ's protest against Daily Express layoffs continues, demanding justice for nearly 30 workers dismissed last week.

 Published 7 years ago:  Federal Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry raises concerns over excessive crime coverage by TV channels and its societal impact.

 Published 7 years ago:  Geo News Television has laid off about six employees from its Peshawar center due to financial challenges amid an economic slowdown.

 Published 7 years ago:  A Mexican journalist, Rafael Murua, was murdered in Baja California Sur, marking the first killing of a reporter in 2019 amid ongoing violence against the press.

 Published 7 years ago:  Libyan photographer Mohamed Ben Khalifa was killed during militia clashes in Tripoli, highlighting the dangers faced by journalists in the region.

 Published 7 years ago:  Cyril Almeida has suspended his weekly column for Dawn, thanking readers for their support over the years amid a tumultuous journalistic career.

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists protest in Islamabad after Daily Express lays off nearly 30 employees amid ongoing layoffs and management changes at the media group.