Media in Pakistan

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Bomb blast at Athens headquarters of Skai media group

Bomb blast at Athens headquarters of Skai media group

 Published 7 years ago:  A bomb blast at Skai media group's Athens headquarters caused significant damage but no casualties, prompting an anti-terrorist investigation.

Journalists condemn attack on Samaa TV cameraperson

Journalists condemn attack on Samaa TV cameraperson

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Pakistan have condemned the violent attack on Samaa TV's cameraperson by security guards of Nawaz Sharif outside the National Assembly.

Protest in Islamabad against layoffs by Jang Group

Protest in Islamabad against layoffs by Jang Group

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad protested against mass layoffs by Jang Group, demanding reinstatement of hundreds of dismissed workers.

Lahore journalists lock up Jang offices in protest over job cuts

Lahore journalists lock up Jang offices in protest over job cuts

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists in Lahore protest at Jang-Geo Group offices against significant job cuts, blocking access and demanding reinstatement of sacked employees.

Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attack Samaa camera operator

Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attack Samaa camera operator

 Published 7 years ago:  Nawaz Sharif's bodyguards attacked Samaa TV cameraperson Wajid Ali outside Parliament, leaving him unconscious and prompting a case against the guards.

German ambassador questions Pakistani media's silence on COP24

German ambassador questions Pakistani media's silence on COP24

 Published 7 years ago:  German Ambassador Martin Kobler questions the Pakistani media's silence on COP24 climate change discussions during an awards ceremony in Islamabad.

PFUJ demands immediate reinstatement of workers terminated by Jang Group

PFUJ demands immediate reinstatement of workers terminated by Jang Group

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ demands the immediate reinstatement of over 500 workers terminated by Jang Group, condemning anti-labor practices and government policies.

Jang group lays off hundreds of employees

Jang group lays off hundreds of employees

 Published 7 years ago:  Jang Group has laid off hundreds of employees, leading to the closure of major publications and protests from journalists over delayed salaries.

BOL News apologizes for program host's sarcastic remarks against minister

BOL News apologizes for program host's sarcastic remarks against minister

 Published 7 years ago:  BOL News formally apologized to Minister Murad Saeed for sarcastic remarks made by host Dr. Fizza Akbar Khan during her show Aisay Nahin Chalay Ga.

Fawad claims state media has given more coverage to the opposition than private channels

Fawad claims state media has given more coverage to the opposition than private channels

 Published 7 years ago:  Chaudhry Fawad Hussain asserts that state media offers more coverage to the opposition compared to private channels during a National Assembly session.

No authentic data on the number of workers laid off by newspapers, NA told

No authentic data on the number of workers laid off by newspapers, NA told

 Published 7 years ago:  The Information Minister revealed no authentic data on workers laid off by private media since 2018 during a National Assembly session.

Minister elaborates on Rs35 TV license fee included in electricity bill

Minister elaborates on Rs35 TV license fee included in electricity bill

 Published 7 years ago:  The Rs35 TV license fee in electricity bills is vital for funding commercially unviable PTV channels, according to Minister Chaudhry Fawad Hussian.

Nepali photojournalist arrested at protest outside president's office

Nepali photojournalist arrested at protest outside president's office

 Published 7 years ago:  Photojournalist Barsha Shah was detained for three hours during a protest outside the President's Office in Kathmandu, sparking criticism of police actions.

Voice of America protests move to block its content

Voice of America protests move to block its content

 Published 7 years ago:  Voice of America urges Pakistan to end the block on its Urdu and Pashto websites amid growing concerns over press freedom.

Arif Nizami on challenges national media faces

Arif Nizami on challenges national media faces

 Published 7 years ago:  Arif Nizami highlights the economic and freedom of expression challenges faced by national media under the PTI government.

PEMRA warns BOL News

PEMRA warns BOL News

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA issues a warning to BOL News for airing inappropriate remarks against a government minister, urging compliance with its Code of Conduct.

Two Pakistani journalists complete 10-month training in Beijing

Two Pakistani journalists complete 10-month training in Beijing

 Published 7 years ago:  Two Pakistani journalists have successfully completed a prestigious 10-month training program in Beijing, aimed at enhancing media relations.

PEMRA show-cause notice to Neo News

PEMRA show-cause notice to Neo News

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA issues a show-cause notice to Neo News for airing disparaging remarks against an ethnic community in violation of media regulations.

A trio of journalists in a war of tweets

A trio of journalists in a war of tweets

 Published 7 years ago:  A tweeting conflict erupts among journalists over double standards in judicial verdicts involving Dr. Shahid Masood and the Sharif family.

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

Hundreds of jailed journalists the new norm, CPJ census finds

 Published 7 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists reports 251 journalists imprisoned worldwide, highlighting increasing global repression and censorship.

UNESCO condemns journalist Noor-ul-Hassan's murder

UNESCO condemns journalist Noor-ul-Hassan's murder

 Published 7 years ago:  UNESCO has condemned the murder of Pakistani journalist Noor-ul-Hassan, calling for justice and action against violence towards media professionals.

Khawar Ghumman accuses journalists of double standards

Khawar Ghumman accuses journalists of double standards

 Published 7 years ago:  Khawar Ghumman criticizes journalists for their inconsistent reactions to political arrests, accusing them of double standards in their reporting.

Militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham threatens to execute Syrian journalist Amjed al-Maleh

Militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham threatens to execute Syrian journalist Amjed al-Maleh

 Published 7 years ago:  The militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham has threatened to execute journalist Amjed al-Maleh, held captive for nearly a year in Syria.

Two journalists booked in D.I.Khan for covering PTM protest

Two journalists booked in D.I.Khan for covering PTM protest

 Published 7 years ago:  Two journalists in Dera Ismail Khan were booked for covering a PTM protest, raising concerns over press freedom and intimidation of journalists.

RIUJ resolution calls for forensic audit of media houses

RIUJ resolution calls for forensic audit of media houses

 Published 7 years ago:  RIUJ demands a forensic audit of media houses amidst wage delays and layoffs during a protest at Geo TV offices.

Journalists protest in front of Geo offices over wage delay

Journalists protest in front of Geo offices over wage delay

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalists protested in front of Geo offices in Islamabad over delayed wages, highlighting growing frustrations within the media industry.

Publisher and editor detained in Jordan over retouched publication of Last Supper painting

Publisher and editor detained in Jordan over retouched publication of Last Supper painting

 Published 7 years ago:  Publisher Mohammed al-Wakeel and an editor were detained in Jordan for posting a retouched Last Supper painting deemed offensive to Christians.

Government stands by media workers, minister tells protesting journalists

Government stands by media workers, minister tells protesting journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  The government reaffirms support for media workers amid protests over wage delays and layoffs, as ministers address the issues raised by journalists.