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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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.