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.

Matiullah Jan says he has never been in the good books of 'influential people'

Matiullah Jan says he has never been in the good books of 'influential people'

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalist Matiullah Jan criticizes the military establishment for his recent dismissal, emphasizing threats to media independence in Pakistan.

Dunya News employees face 15 to 20 percent pay cuts

Dunya News employees face 15 to 20 percent pay cuts

 Published 7 years ago:  Dunya News employees are facing impending pay cuts of 15 to 20 percent as management announces reductions for the upcoming salaries.

Journalists form action committee to take on media houses on a sacking spree

Journalists form action committee to take on media houses on a sacking spree

 Published 7 years ago:  A new action committee was formed by journalists to address the recent layoffs in media organizations in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.

Waqt News sacks nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad

Waqt News sacks nearly 30 staffers in Islamabad

 Published 7 years ago:  Waqt News has terminated nearly 30 staffers, including three reporters, amid ongoing layoffs and a gloomy atmosphere in their Islamabad bureau.

That time of the year again! JournalismPakistan turns 9

That time of the year again! JournalismPakistan turns 9

 Published 7 years ago:  JournalismPakistan.com celebrates its 9th birthday, reflecting on a journey of credibility and loyal following in Pakistani media.

Cyril Almeida tells court he quoted Nawaz Sharif verbatim

Cyril Almeida tells court he quoted Nawaz Sharif verbatim

 Published 7 years ago:  Cyril Almeida informed the Lahore High Court that he quoted Nawaz Sharif's remarks verbatim amid treason allegations against the former PM.

Rights group pushes for UN convention to protect journalists

Rights group pushes for UN convention to protect journalists

 Published 7 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists advocates for a UN convention to safeguard journalists' rights amid global concerns over media safety.

Islamabad High Court suspends Axact and BOL chief's sentence

Islamabad High Court suspends Axact and BOL chief's sentence

 Published 7 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has suspended the sentence of Axact and BOL CEO Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh in the fake degrees scandal.

Lahore journalists protest layoffs, pay cuts

Lahore journalists protest layoffs, pay cuts

 Published 7 years ago:  Lahore journalists protest against layoffs and pay cuts, demanding immediate action for their reinstatement and improved payment conditions.

Dunya News presenter Kamran Shahid slapped with a massive pay cut

Dunya News presenter Kamran Shahid slapped with a massive pay cut

 Published 7 years ago:  Dunya News presenter Kamran Shahid faces a significant pay cut just days after Moeed Pirzada's salary slashed amid downsizing efforts.

Russian newspaper is sent funeral wreath and goat's head in latest threats

Russian newspaper is sent funeral wreath and goat's head in latest threats

 Published 7 years ago:  Russian authorities are urged to investigate threats against Novaya Gazeta following a severed goat's head and funeral wreath sent to its office.

Dunya News terminates two cameramen, IT head in Islamabad

Dunya News terminates two cameramen, IT head in Islamabad

 Published 7 years ago:  Dunya News has terminated two senior cameramen and the head of the IT Section, raising concerns among staff about management decisions.

Former Dawn Assistant Editor Anjum Niaz passes away

Former Dawn Assistant Editor Anjum Niaz passes away

 Published 7 years ago:  Anjum Niaz, a former assistant editor at Dawn known for her impactful journalism, has passed away in New Jersey at the age of 71.

Journalist Babra Rizvi laid to rest

Journalist Babra Rizvi laid to rest

 Published 7 years ago:  Journalist Babra Rizvi, who succumbed to cancer, was laid to rest at H-11 Graveyard in Islamabad amid tributes from colleagues and friends.

Mehr Sher leaves NewsOne to work on new projects

Mehr Sher leaves NewsOne to work on new projects

 Published 7 years ago:  Mehr Sher, the former host of Live with Dr. Shahid Masood on NewsOne, leaves to pursue new projects, including a YouTube channel.

Social media the safest place left for journalists, says Ammar Masood

Social media the safest place left for journalists, says Ammar Masood

 Published 7 years ago:  Ammar Masood asserts that social media is now the safest space for journalists amid ongoing censorship and layoffs in the media industry.

PEMRA serves notices on 14 TV channels for airing Nehal Hashmi's speech

PEMRA serves notices on 14 TV channels for airing Nehal Hashmi's speech

 Published 7 years ago:  PEMRA has issued show-cause notices to 14 TV channels for airing Nehal Hashmi's controversial speech, violating media conduct regulations.

Story on drug smuggler's arrest led to journalist Sohail Khan's murder

Story on drug smuggler's arrest led to journalist Sohail Khan's murder

 Published 7 years ago:  The murder of journalist Sohail Khan was linked to his reporting on a drug smuggler's arrest, leading to increased concerns for reporter safety in Hazara.

Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News following big pay cut

Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News following big pay cut

 Published 7 years ago:  Moeed Pirzada has resigned from Dunya News after a significant pay cut of around 35 percent, affecting his show 'Tonight with Moeed Pirzada'.

Shafaat Ali says his ad mimicking prime minister taken off the air

Shafaat Ali says his ad mimicking prime minister taken off the air

 Published 7 years ago:  Shafaat Ali's advertisement mimicking Imran Khan has been mostly taken off the air amid ongoing media censorship in Pakistan.

BOL reportedly fires over 250 employees without paying them salaries long overdue

BOL reportedly fires over 250 employees without paying them salaries long overdue

 Published 7 years ago:  BOL News has allegedly terminated over 250 employees without paying nearly six months of overdue salaries amid protests and management backlash.

Murtaza Solangi bids goodbye to Capital TV

Murtaza Solangi bids goodbye to Capital TV

 Published 7 years ago:  Murtaza Solangi, veteran journalist and broadcaster, bids farewell to Capital TV, announcing his departure on Twitter without specifying reasons.

Sacked Matiullah Jan gets support on Twitter

Sacked Matiullah Jan gets support on Twitter

 Published 7 years ago:  Matiullah Jan receives widespread support on Twitter after his sacking by Waqt News, highlighting issues of journalism and censorship in Pakistan.

CEJ-IBA and ICRC team up to honor journalists for humanitarian reporting

CEJ-IBA and ICRC team up to honor journalists for humanitarian reporting

 Published 7 years ago:  CEJ-IBA and ICRC awarded six journalists for excellence in humanitarian reporting at the Humanitarian Reporting Awards 2018 in Karachi.

Waqt News shows Matiullah Jan the door

Waqt News shows Matiullah Jan the door

 Published 7 years ago:  Waqt News fires prominent journalist Matiullah Jan after six years of hosting the program Apna Apna Gareban, marking a significant change in the channel's lineup.

End the lies, cover-up and appeasement over killing of Jamal Khashoggi: IFJ

End the lies, cover-up and appeasement over killing of Jamal Khashoggi: IFJ

 Published 7 years ago:  The International Federation of Journalists urges global leaders to confront the Saudi regime over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

PFUJ calls for immediate arrest of journalist's murderers

PFUJ calls for immediate arrest of journalist's murderers

 Published 7 years ago:  PFUJ demands immediate arrest of those responsible for the murder of journalist Sohail Khan, highlighting failures in police protection.

IFJ says journalist Sohail Khan's murder a blatant attack on press freedom

IFJ says journalist Sohail Khan's murder a blatant attack on press freedom

 Published 7 years ago:  The IFJ condemns the murder of journalist Sohail Khan as a blatant attack on press freedom and calls for increased media safety in Pakistan.