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.
PFUJ honors journalists flogged in 1978 for defending press freedom
Published last year: PFUJ commemorates journalists whipped in 1978 for their brave stand against press censorship during General Zia's martial law in Pakistan.
Indian media declares war and defeats Pakistan — all without leaving the studio!
Published last year: Indian media has staged a fictional war against Pakistan, claiming unverified military actions and chaos within the nation without evidence!
India expands crackdown on Pakistani media, bans Rana Mubashir’s YouTube channel
Published last year: India has banned the YouTube channel of Pakistani journalist Rana Mubashir, adding to its list of blocked media amid concerns over censorship.
PFUJ condemns 'black laws' and harassment on World Press Freedom Day
Published last year: The PFUJ condemns recent legislative changes as 'black laws' that threaten press freedom and calls for the protection of journalists in Pakistan.
Dawn refutes fake report claiming TTP stole PAF F-16 jet
Published last year: Dawn newspaper denies claims of TTP stealing a PAF F-16 jet, calling the circulating report fake and manipulated amid regional tensions.
Freedom of expression shrinks in Pakistan as PECA Amendments take toll: report
Published last year: Pakistan's media faces increased restrictions and threats, significantly impacting freedom of expression, as reported by Freedom Network.
Dawn urges Indian media to abandon war rhetoric
Published last year: Dawn calls on Indian media to cease warmongering rhetoric and address cultural isolation measures against Pakistan post-Pahalgam attack.
India bans 16 Pakistani YouTube channels following Pahalgan attack
Published last year: India has banned 16 Pakistani YouTube channels following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, escalating tensions between the two nations.
Coordinated or coincidence? Identical tweets by Pakistani journalists raise eyebrows
Published last year: Identical tweets by prominent Pakistani journalists in response to speculation about an Indian military strike have sparked discussions.
Sher Afzal Marwat launches personal attacks on journalists after PTI expulsion
Published last year: Sher Afzal Marwat attacks journalists on social media after his expulsion from PTI, featuring harsh personal remarks and serious allegations.
Journalist Sanaullah Khan alleges FIA blocking accounts of YouTubers and families
Published last year: Journalist Sanaullah Khan alleges that the FIA is freezing the bank accounts of YouTubers and their families, raising concerns of censorship in Pakistan.
A launch in style: Dr. Nauman Niaz unveils 'In A Different Realm'
Published last year: Dr. Nauman Niaz hosts a grand launch for his fifteenth book, 'In A Different Realm', at the Marriott Hotel, uniting cricket enthusiasts and scholars.
Sindhi journalist AD Shar brutally murdered, PFUJ declares three-day mourning
Published last year: Sindhi journalist AD Shar was violently murdered by unidentified assailants in Khairpur, prompting a three-day mourning declared by PFUJ.
AJK government registers case against newspaper and staff
Published last year: The AJK government has filed a case against The Daily Jammu & Kashmir newspaper and its staff for allegedly spreading fake news regarding new police formations.
Journalist Arzoo Kazmi alleges FIA threats, possible arrest over reporting
Published last year: Journalist Arzoo Kazmi alleges threats and possible arrest by the FIA for her journalistic work, highlighting the dangers of press freedom in Pakistan.
Noorani’s missing brothers: Court orders IG to produce individuals
Published last year: The Islamabad High Court orders police to locate missing brothers of journalist Ahmad Noorani amidst rising concerns about forced disappearances.
Journalist Farhan Mallick granted bail
Published last year: Journalist Farhan Mallick has been granted bail after his arrest for airing alleged anti-state content, raising concerns among media rights activists.
Ghulam Abbas Shah joins Discover Pakistan as Head of Programming
Published last year: Ghulam Abbas Shah, a veteran journalist with 25 years of experience, joins Discover Pakistan as Head of Programming to enhance the channel's content.
PFUJ condemns Pakistani journalists' visit to Israel as an ethical violation
Published last year: The PFUJ condemned a group of Pakistani journalists for visiting Israel, calling it a violation of ethics and Pakistan's policy on recognition of Israel.
Can films fight terrorism? Dawn raises doubts
Published last year: Dawn questions the effectiveness of using films and TV dramas to combat terrorism in Pakistan's current economic climate and media landscape.
Media crackdown: PECA amendments unleash a wave of prosecutions
Published last year: Pakistan faces a significant rise in prosecutions under amended PECA, targeting journalists and citizens as media freedoms are increasingly suppressed.
Journalist Waheed Murad freed after court grants bail
Published last year: Journalist Waheed Murad has been released on bail after being abducted and briefly detained under Pakistan's Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act.
Ahmad Noorani's mother in tears as court adjourns missing sons’ case
Published last year: Ahmad Noorani's mother wept in court as the Islamabad High Court adjourned the hearing on her missing sons until after Eid.
Journalist Farhan Mallick remanded to FIA custody in fresh case
Published last year: Karachi court remands journalist Farhan Mallick to FIA custody for five days amid allegations of fraudulent activities and anti-state content dissemination.
Court hands journalist Waheed Murad to FIA on two-day physical remand
Published last year: A district court in Islamabad has remanded journalist Waheed Murad to FIA for two days over a case involving provocative social media posts.
Gandapur promises to honor journalism hero Arshad Sharif
Published last year: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur vows to honor journalist Arshad Sharif by naming a department after him in an educational institution.
Pakistan's crackdown on journalism: IFJ demands Farhan Mallick's immediate release
Published last year: The IFJ has condemned the arrest of journalist Farhan Mallick in Pakistan, calling for his immediate release and highlighting press freedom concerns.
'Who will be responsible if my sons are harmed?' mother pleads in court
Published last year: A mother pleads for justice in the Islamabad High Court after her sons were allegedly abducted by unidentified intelligence personnel.

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