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.

Media under official scrutiny ahead of Egypt poll

Media under official scrutiny ahead of Egypt poll

 Published 8 years ago:  Egypt's media faces intensified scrutiny and restrictions from authorities ahead of the presidential election this month, with significant impacts on press freedom.

Uzbekistan releases world's longest-jailed journalist

Uzbekistan releases world's longest-jailed journalist

 Published 8 years ago:  Yusuf Ruzimuradov, the world's longest-jailed journalist, has been released in Uzbekistan after serving 19 years on anti-state charges.

Sub-editor at local daily shot dead

Sub-editor at local daily shot dead

 Published 8 years ago:  Anjum Muneer Raja, a sub-editor at daily Qaumi Pukar, was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Rawalpindi on Thursday night.

IHC judge expels Geo News counsels from court

IHC judge expels Geo News counsels from court

 Published 8 years ago:  The IHC expelled Geo News counsels from court after heated exchanges during a contempt case regarding a previous ruling on Valentine's Day.

Journalist killed in Taliban attack remembered on 10th anniversary

Journalist killed in Taliban attack remembered on 10th anniversary

 Published 8 years ago:  Tributes paid to martyred journalist Sirajud Din on 10th anniversary of his death at Swat Press Club, reflecting on his impactful career.

Chief justice takes suo motu notice of provincial governments' media campaigns

Chief justice takes suo motu notice of provincial governments' media campaigns

 Published 8 years ago:  Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar initiates suo motu notice on media campaigns funded by provincial governments, citing misuse of taxpayer funds.

Coalition for Women in Journalism launches Pakistan Chapter

Coalition for Women in Journalism launches Pakistan Chapter

 Published 8 years ago:  The Coalition for Women in Journalism officially launches its Pakistan Chapter, aiming to support female journalists amid challenges in the industry.

Iranian journalist tried on fabricated charges

Iranian journalist tried on fabricated charges

 Published 8 years ago:  Reyhaneh Tabatabaei faces trial on charges of propaganda against the Iranian regime amid calls for her release from international journalist organizations.

Shoaib Shaikh sent to jail on judicial remand

Shoaib Shaikh sent to jail on judicial remand

 Published 8 years ago:  Shoaib Ahmed Shaikh, CEO of Axact, has been remanded to jail in a money-laundering case until March 3 by a Karachi court.

IFJ concerned over Supreme Court of Nepal order, says it violates press freedom principles

IFJ concerned over Supreme Court of Nepal order, says it violates press freedom principles

 Published 8 years ago:  The IFJ expresses concern over Nepal's Supreme Court order banning news criticizing a judge, highlighting potential violations of press freedom principles.

Slovak investigative journalist, girlfriend shot dead

Slovak investigative journalist, girlfriend shot dead

 Published 8 years ago:  Slovak journalist Jan Kuciak and his girlfriend were found murdered in their home, prompting calls for a swift investigation by authorities.

Local news website in Ukraine torched, server attacked

Local news website in Ukraine torched, server attacked

 Published 8 years ago:  The arson attack on Ukraine's Chetverta Vlada news site highlights ongoing threats to journalistic freedom and local corruption reporting.

City 42 news presenters in a shouting match

City 42 news presenters in a shouting match

 Published 8 years ago:  A viral video shows two City 42 news presenters engaged in a heated argument during a broadcast break, sparking public interest and debate.

UNESCO to organize two international media conferences in Lahore

UNESCO to organize two international media conferences in Lahore

 Published 8 years ago:  UNESCO is set to hold two international media conferences in Lahore from February 27 to March 1, featuring global experts and scholars.

RIUJ protests fake cases against Naushahro Feroz journalists

RIUJ protests fake cases against Naushahro Feroz journalists

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad protested against fake cases filed against Naushahro Feroz reporters, demanding immediate action from the Sindh government.

Capital TV reporter injured in alleged attack by PML-N MPA and accomplices

Capital TV reporter injured in alleged attack by PML-N MPA and accomplices

 Published 8 years ago:  Iftikhar Bhatti, a Capital TV reporter, was injured in an attack allegedly led by PML-N MPA Mian Naveed over his reports on corruption.

Syrian journalist killed in airstrike in eastern Ghouta

Syrian journalist killed in airstrike in eastern Ghouta

 Published 8 years ago:  Syrian journalist Abdul Rahman Ismael Yassin dies from injuries in an airstrike in eastern Ghouta, highlighting the dangers journalists face in conflict.

Soft launch of Hum News on March 23

Soft launch of Hum News on March 23

 Published 8 years ago:  Hum News is set to soft launch on March 23, focusing on social issues with an emphasis on Islamabad's new Aabpara Market base.

Kashmiri photojournalist detained for several months in India

Kashmiri photojournalist detained for several months in India

 Published 8 years ago:  Kashmiri photojournalist Kamran Yousuf has been detained for months by India's NIA, raising concerns over press freedom and journalistic integrity.

PEMRA Sargodha office directs radio licensees to air NAB messages

PEMRA Sargodha office directs radio licensees to air NAB messages

 Published 8 years ago:  PEMRA's Sargodha office instructs FM radio licensees to broadcast NAB's anti-corruption messages as part of a national awareness campaign.

Journalist Shehryar Warraich completes master's degree in security, terrorism, and insurgency

Journalist Shehryar Warraich completes master's degree in security, terrorism, and insurgency

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Shehryar Warraich has completed his master's degree in security, terrorism, and insurgency from the University of Leeds, UK!

Judge lets Waqt News and Matiullah Jan off the hook

Judge lets Waqt News and Matiullah Jan off the hook

 Published 8 years ago:  Islamabad High Court dismisses contempt proceedings against Waqt News and journalist Matiullah Jan after apologies over broadcast inaccuracies.

Balochistan Voices turns 2

Balochistan Voices turns 2

 Published 8 years ago:  BalochistanVoices.com celebrates its second anniversary, highlighting underreported issues and pioneering data journalism in Balochistan.

Journalist banned from Presidential Palace in Philippines

Journalist banned from Presidential Palace in Philippines

 Published 8 years ago:  Journalist Pia Randa is banned from the Presidential Palace in the Philippines, raising concerns about press freedom under President Duterte.

Egyptian journalist detained, disappears in state custody

Egyptian journalist detained, disappears in state custody

 Published 8 years ago:  Egyptian journalist Moataz Wadnan has disappeared in state custody following his arrest, prompting concerns from the Committee to Protect Journalists.

IHC issues contempt of court notices to Geo News CEO Mir Ibrahim, three others

IHC issues contempt of court notices to Geo News CEO Mir Ibrahim, three others

 Published 8 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has issued contempt of court notices to Geo News CEO Mir Ibrahim and others for violating Valentine's Day restrictions.

Judge finds Matiullah Jan's reply unsatisfactory; asks for a detailed response

Judge finds Matiullah Jan's reply unsatisfactory; asks for a detailed response

 Published 8 years ago:  Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui finds Matiullah Jan's response unsatisfactory in a contempt case, demanding a detailed reply from him and Waqt News.

Indian authorities say jailed photographer Kamran Yousuf not 'real journalist'

Indian authorities say jailed photographer Kamran Yousuf not 'real journalist'

 Published 8 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges India to release jailed photographer Kamran Yousuf, deemed not a real journalist by authorities.