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.
Court rejects plea for 14-day physical remand of journalist Nasrullah Khan
Published 7 years ago: An anti-terrorism court denies a 14-day physical remand for journalist Nasrullah Khan, raising concerns over press freedom in Pakistan.
Prime minister orders payment of dues to media houses
Published 7 years ago: Prime Minister Imran Khan orders clearance of outstanding advertising dues to media houses, aiming to stabilize the industry and prevent job cuts.
November 8 raid: Karachi Press Club rejects security agencies' contention
Published 7 years ago: Karachi Press Club denounces security agencies' claims about the November 8 raid as a misunderstanding, calling it an assault on press freedom.
Khashoggi's last words: 'I'm suffocating'
Published 7 years ago: Khashoggi's final moments revealed as he suffocated with a plastic bag over his head, sparking international outrage and investigation.
Naya Pakistan maintained top rank for four years, claims Talat Hussain
Published 7 years ago: Talat Hussain claims his show Naya Pakistan maintained its top rank for four years, as he prepares to leave Geo News by month's end.
Nai Baat journalist detained after a raid on his home
Published 7 years ago: Nai Baat journalist Nasrullah Khan Chaudhry was detained in a raid by law enforcement at his home, raising concerns over press freedom.
Financial strangulation of media and purges to hurt political forces: Raza Rumi
Published 7 years ago: Raza Rumi warns that financial strangulation and media purges threaten political forces in Pakistan, hindering a balanced news landscape.
ITNE grants stay to Daily Times press workers
Published 7 years ago: Over a dozen Daily Times workers have secured a stay order from ITNE against their dismissal following the sale of the press in Islamabad.
Government spending on dummy newspapers, magazines must stop, says Mubasher Lucman
Published 7 years ago: Mubasher Lucman demands a stop to government funding of dummy newspapers and calls for a comprehensive audit of media tax compliance.
Turkey shared Khashoggi recordings with Saudi Arabia, US and others: Erdogan
Published 7 years ago: Turkey has shared recordings of journalist Jamal Khashoggi's murder with multiple countries, including Saudi Arabia and the US, according to President Erdogan.
Raid on KPC an attempt to put greater pressure on media: Dawn
Published 7 years ago: Dawn reports on the raid at the Karachi Press Club, highlighting new tactics to pressure media and calling for accountability.
Geo acknowledges Talat Hussain's contribution
Published 7 years ago: Geo News acknowledges Syed Talat Hussain's significant contribution as he departs the channel after nearly four successful years.
A string of postings and transfers in PTV
Published 7 years ago: Pakistan Television has announced multiple transfers and postings, including key appointments in its current affairs and news departments.
Reham Khan claims directives to fire anchors coming from PM House
Published 7 years ago: Reham Khan alleges that the PM House is instructing news channel owners to dismiss anchors critical of the government amid a wave of media layoffs.
Shahzad Iqbal to replace Talat Hussain on Geo
Published 7 years ago: Shahzad Iqbal will replace Talat Hussain on Geo News as both presenters serve their notice periods through November.
Here's why Talat Hussain is leaving Geo
Published 7 years ago: Talat Hussain announces his departure from Geo News after nearly four years, continuing his show till November's end.
PFUJ condemns trespassing on Karachi Press Club
Published 7 years ago: PFUJ condemns the armed trespassing incident at Karachi Press Club, demanding a high-level inquiry into the harassment of media personnel.
Express Tribune regrets running wrong story on Aasia leaving Pakistan
Published 7 years ago: The Express Tribune issued an apology for mistakenly reporting that Aasia Bibi had left Pakistan, clarifying the misinformation regarding the headline.
CPJ calls on White House to restore credentials of CNN correspondent; stop denigrating media
Published 7 years ago: The CPJ urges the White House to restore Jim Acosta's credentials and cease media denigration amid rising hostility towards journalists.
Armed men barge into Karachi Press Club
Published 7 years ago: Armed men in plain clothes invaded Karachi Press Club, harassing journalists and causing concern among officials. An inquiry is underway.
Detained CPJ staffers released in Tanzania
Published 7 years ago: The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of Angela Quintal and Muthoki Mumo after their detention in Tanzania, urging press freedom.
Protesting journalists call on Dunya News CEO to honor his promise
Published 7 years ago: Journalists in Lahore demand Dunya News CEO Mian Amir Mehmood honor his promise to reinstate terminated employees and cease salary cuts.
Dunya Media Group set to fly high
Published 7 years ago: Dunya Media Group's CEO Mian Amir Mehmood has received approval for a charter airline named Liberty Air Limited, focusing on smaller cities in Pakistan.
Supreme Court rules Ata ul Haq Qasmi's appointment as chairman PTV illegal
Published 7 years ago: The Supreme Court has declared Ata ul Haq Qasmi's appointment as chairman of PTV illegal due to procedural lapses and misuse of authority.
Fake news a threat to journalism, say senior journalists
Published 7 years ago: Senior journalists highlight the danger of fake news and social media undermining true journalism practices.
White House bars CNN reporter after heated exchange with Trump
Published 7 years ago: The White House suspended CNN reporter Jim Acosta's press pass following a confrontation with President Trump during a news conference.
Columnist Haroon ur Rasheed apologizes to cop he abused
Published 7 years ago: Haroon ur Rasheed apologizes to a police officer after a viral exchange, acknowledging his inappropriate comments while critiquing police conduct.
Peshawar union leaders to take legal action against layoffs of media workers
Published 7 years ago: Peshawar union leaders plan legal action against media layoffs and failure to pay dues, urging employees to report terminations for legal support.

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