Media in Pakistan
Welcome to Media in Pakistan, your dedicated source for the latest stories about the Pakistani media landscape. Discover news about journalist movements, press freedom, attacks on media professionals, and developments within news organizations. Stay updated on the dynamic world of Pakistani journalism and get timely insights into the industry.
Veteran unionist Nasir Malick removed from National Press Club WhatsApp group
Published 7 years ago: Nasir Malick, a senior journalist, removed from National Press Club WhatsApp group amid his presidential campaign for the upcoming elections.
Chairman NPC election committee orders locking up of president and secretary's offices
Published 7 years ago: The NPC election committee has ordered the locking of president and secretary offices due to complaints regarding election campaigning misconduct.
Syed Bukhar Shah wins top slot in Peshawar Press Club polls
Published 7 years ago: Syed Bukhar Shah wins the Peshawar Press Club presidency with 159 votes, while Zafar Iqbal and Aneela Shaheen also secure key positions.
Arshad Ansari elected president of Lahore Press Club
Published 7 years ago: Muhammad Arshad Ansari has been elected the new president of the Lahore Press Club, defeating Muhammad Shahbaz Mian in the recent elections.
2018 reverses downward trend in killings of journalists and media staff with 94 victims of violence
Published 7 years ago: In 2018, the IFJ reported 94 media fatalities, marking a reversal in the downward trend of journalist killings amid ongoing violence and safety crises.
Dawn Readers' Editor explains paper's stance on a few issues
Published 7 years ago: Dawn's Readers' Editor Muhammad Ali Siddiqi addresses the paper's controversial coverage and responds to reader concerns about pricing and forecasts.
Samaa tells Sabir Nazar to stop making cartoons for them
Published 7 years ago: Samaa TV has requested caricaturist Sabir Nazar to cease creating cartoons for them, amid his criticisms of political leaders.
Democrats Panel maintains win streak in Karachi Press Club polls
Published 7 years ago: The Democrats Panel secured a sweeping victory in the Karachi Press Club elections, continuing their winning streak for the ninth consecutive year.
New Year's Eve party in Times Square to cheer for press freedom
Published 7 years ago: The New Year's Eve party in Times Square will honor press freedom, highlighting the challenges faced by journalists in a turbulent year.
Turkey probes prominent TV presenter
Published 7 years ago: A Turkish prosecutor investigates TV presenter Fatih Portakal after Erdogan's remarks, citing incitement to protest amid rising inflation.
PCP rejects proposed Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority
Published 7 years ago: The Press Council of Pakistan has rejected the proposed Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority, urging government action to ensure press freedom.
Staff suffers as Samaa TV takes cost-cutting measures
Published 7 years ago: Samaa TV's management implements significant cost-cutting measures, discontinuing employee benefits amid declining revenues.
Presenter Amber Shamsi set to appear on Samaa
Published 7 years ago: Presenter Amber Shamsi, formerly of Hum News, joins Samaa TV to host Sawaal Amber Shamsi Kay Saath airing Monday through Thursday at 8:05 pm.
PEMRA grants landing rights permission to two foreign channels in children's category
Published 7 years ago: PEMRA has granted landing rights to foreign children's channels E-1 and Minimax after a meeting on the registration of TV Audience Measurement services.
Nisar Ahmed and Shamim Ara elected RIBJA president and secretary unopposed
Published 7 years ago: Nisar Ahmed and Shamim Ara have been elected unopposed as the president and secretary of the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Bureaus Journalists Association.
PEMRA to TV channels: Avoid airing false news and tickers
Published 7 years ago: PEMRA instructs television channels to refrain from broadcasting unverified news and underscores adherence to the 2015 Code of Conduct.
Photoshopped social media post troubles BOL and reporter Ghulam Murtaza
Published 7 years ago: A photoshopped post misattributing a statement to BOL reporter Ghulam Murtaza causes issues for him and BOL News as it circulates online.
Supreme Court issues notice to Jang Group over layoffs
Published 7 years ago: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has issued a notice to the Jang Group regarding the illegal termination of hundreds of employees without proper formalities.
Karachi Press Club handed over to governing body after restoration
Published 7 years ago: The Karachi Press Club has been handed over to the governing body after five years of restoration, highlighting its historical significance.
Imran Khan's critics come to his defense after Indian journalist's tweet
Published 7 years ago: Imran Khan's critics defended him against an Indian journalist's tweet suggesting a disparity in secularism between Pakistan and India.
Tunisians clash with police after journalist sets himself ablaze
Published 7 years ago: Tunisian journalist Abdel Razaq Zorgi has died after self-immolation, sparking protests and clashes with police in Kasserine over dire living conditions.
Pakistan's journalists complain of increasing censorship
Published 7 years ago: Pakistani journalists report increasing censorship from military and state agencies, undermining press freedom amid government budget cuts.
Shahzad Iqbal ready to go on air on Geo
Published 7 years ago: Shahzad Iqbal, replacing Talat Hussain, will host Naya Pakistan on Geo News starting December 28 at 8:05 pm.
Pakistan's first mobile journalism wire service set for launch
Published 7 years ago: Pakistan's first mobile journalism wire service, Video News Service, launches next month to revolutionize media with high-quality video reporting.
Turkey working to carry Khashoggi investigation to UN: minister
Published 7 years ago: Turkey is collaborating with various nations to bring the Khashoggi investigation to the United Nations, seeking transparency from Saudi Arabia.
IHC dismisses Dr. Shahid Masood's bail plea
Published 7 years ago: The Islamabad High Court has denied Dr. Shahid Masood's bail plea amid allegations of financial misconduct during his tenure at PTV.
Job cuts by Jang Group an economic murder of 600 families, says PFUJ President Afzal Butt
Published 7 years ago: The PFUJ President criticized Jang Group's layoffs of 600 employees as economic murder, urging unity among journalists for their reinstatement.
Pakistani journalist selected for Kiplinger Fellowship
Published 7 years ago: Rashid Ali Panhwer, a journalist from Pakistan, is selected for the 2019 Kiplinger Fellowship with eight other global journalists.
