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.

British official urges social media companies to block militant content

Published 8 years ago:

Sri Lanka blocks news website over critical report

Published 8 years ago:

PFUJ deeply concerned over threats to media in Balochistan

Published 8 years ago:

Twitter to double tweet limit to 280 characters

Published 8 years ago:

RIUJ condemns curbs on media in Balochistan, calls on federal government to intervene

Published 8 years ago:

Gunmen, suicide bombers attack Kabul TV station

Published 8 years ago:

Threats to media: RIUJ to start protests

Published 8 years ago:

WhatsApp and Telegram blocked in Afghanistan

Published 8 years ago:

NYU journalism department cuts ties with NYU Abu Dhabi

Published 8 years ago:

US journalist in jail on charges of trying to topple Mugabe

Published 8 years ago:

FIR registered against Hamid Mir

Published 8 years ago:

Pakistan shows improvement on 2017 World Press Freedom Index

Published 8 years ago:

Norwegian-Iraqi journalist arrested in Iraq

Published 8 years ago:

Number of press clubs shut down in Balochistan rises to 12

Published 8 years ago: The Chaghi, Shaheed Sikandarabad Surab, and Mir Ahmad Yar Khan Kalat Press Clubs in Balochistan cease operations, bringing the total closures to 12 amid escalating militant threats. Recent attacks include grenades at Hub Press Club, assaults on newspaper distribution, and burning of newspapers.

Another five press clubs forced to cease activities in Balochistan

Published 8 years ago: The press freedom situation in Balochistan worsens as five more press clubs—Sarawan, Hub, Wandar, Uthal, and Bela—shut down due to militant threats. These closures follow attacks and threats from militant groups, with no security provided by local authorities.

PPF calls on federal and Balochistan governments to accept responsibility for safety of journalists

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Four press clubs in Balochistan closed down after threats from militants

Published 8 years ago: Militant threats have led to the closure of four press clubs in Balochistan, including Gwadar, Panjgur, Kharan, and Dalbadin. The closures highlight the severe risks faced by media in the region. Following threats from the Baloch Liberation Front, which warned of armed action against the media, a grenade attack was reported at Hub Press Club.

IHC sets aside fine on Channel 24 as PTI counsel withdraws complaint

Published 8 years ago:

Court upholds fine imposed on Channel 24 by PEMRA

Published 8 years ago:

Pakistan ranks 7 on CPJ's 2017 Global Impunity Index

Published 8 years ago:

IFJ launches campaign to fight impunity for crimes against journalists

Published 8 years ago:

Journalist killed in Syria bombing

Published 8 years ago:

Assault on Ahmed Noorani: Journalists stage walkout from Senate

Published 8 years ago:

IFJ condemns attack on Ahmed Noorani

Published 8 years ago:

Armed men beat up Daily Qudrat employee in Quetta, newspapers burnt

Published 8 years ago: Unidentified armed men beat up an employee of Daily Qudrat and burnt the newspapers he was carrying in Suraj Ganj Bazaar, Quetta. This incident follows a series of threats from militant groups in Balochistan targeting media personnel.

BOL News fined Rs1 million

Published 8 years ago:

Business Plus and Zaiqa TV face month-long suspension

Published 8 years ago:

PEMRA suspends 7 News license for seven days

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