Media in Pakistan

 Published last year:  ARY Digital Network CEO Salman Iqbal awards a luxury apartment in ARY Laguna to Arshad Nadeem for winning Pakistan's first-ever individual Olympic gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024.

 Published last year:  Pakistani police have repeatedly raided the home of digital journalist Usman Khan, forcing him into hiding due to his coverage of protests over alleged human rights abuses in Balochistan.

 Published last year:  The Federal Investigation Agency has arrested Dr. Omar Adil for inappropriate conduct against female anchor Gharidah Farooqi on social media and other women in media, following her legal complaint.

 Published last year:  Prominent anchor Ajmal Jami has announced his move to Suno TV, where he will host a new show. Jami's extensive experience in Pakistani journalism includes his tenure at Dunya News and Aik News.

 Published last year:  Journalist Arif Malik, associated with WeNews Digital Media, has filed a complaint with the FIA over an AI-generated fake video featuring him and Punjab Information Minister Uzma Bukhari. Malik denounces the deepfake video.

 Published last year:  British journalist Charles Glass was deported from Pakistan for violating visa conditions after attempting to visit jailed former premier Imran Khan in Adiala Jail.

 Published last year:  Discover the incredible journey of cricket writer Dr. Nauman Niaz, the man behind one of the world's largest cricket memorabilia collections. Explore the treasures and stories that make his collection a cricket enthusiast's dream.

 Published last year:  Senior journalists in Pakistan have condemned the provocative statements of an extremist group against Nabeel Anwar Dhakku, a journalist from Chakwal. They demand immediate government action.

 Published last year:  The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemns the Balochistan government for halting advertisements to Daily Intikhab, terming it an attack on press freedom. PFUJ calls for the immediate restoration of ads.

 Published last year:  Vlogger Zohaib Butt has issued a public apology in response to legal action from TV anchor Gharidah Farooqi, acknowledging the harm caused by his misogynistic content.

 Published last year:  Veteran journalist Farhan Bokhari announces his retirement after a remarkable 34-year career as the Pakistan correspondent for the Financial Times. He plans to continue contributing to The News and engage in philanthropic efforts.

 Published last year:  Dawn correspondent Nabeel Anwar Dhakku received threats from Tehreek-i-Labaik Pakistan after posting about a Qadiani doctor's murder and a speech by Pir Zaheer ul Hassan Shah Bukhari on Facebook. Dhakku clarifies the situation, emphasizing his commitment to unbiased reporting.

 Published last year:  Aftab Iqbal Shamim, an eminent Urdu writer, poet, and intellectual, passed away. Born in Jhelum in 1936, Shamim was celebrated for his profound poetry and significant contributions to Urdu literature.

 Published last year:  Charles Glass, an acclaimed broadcaster, journalist, and writer, was denied permission to meet former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Adiala Jail. Glass visiting as Khan's friend, expressed his hope for his release.

 Published last year:  Prominent television anchor Gharidah Farooqi announces legal action against Dr. Omar Adil and Zohaib Saleem Butt for their sexist remarks against her and other female journalists.

 Published last year:  Pakistani journalist Jahanzaib Ali hits back at Indian media for criticizing his question to the US State Department about religious discrimination against Muslim vendors in India.

 Published last year:  Dr. Omar Adil's sexist remarks against female journalists, including Gharidah Farooqi, have ignited widespread criticism, calling for full accountability and stronger actions against misogynistic language in the industry.

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 Published last year:  Rauf Hasan, PTI Information Secretary, and eight others face the first trial under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) 2016 in a special court. The court approved a three-day remand as the FIA investigates social media accounts.

 Published last year:  The Islamabad High Court has summoned officials from the Ministry of Interior and Ministry of Law in response to Hamid Mir's request for a judicial commission to investigate the murder of journalist Arshad Sharif.

 Published last year:  Police probing the murder of journalist Malik Hassan Zeb, shot dead in Nowshera's Akbarpura Bazaar on July 14 have arrested suspects Muhammad Ashfaq and his son Yasir, who revealed a dispute.

 Published last year:  Unidentified individuals posing as Federal Investigation Agency officials abducted Imran Butt from the Daily Jang office in Rawalpindi, raising serious concerns about press freedom and worker rights. The RIUJ has condemned the incident.

 Published last year:  TV anchor Ayesha Jahanzaib has reconciled with her husband and withdrawn the domestic violence case against him in a Lahore court. She expressed her desire to end the legal proceedings.

 Published last year:  Press freedom faced another setback in Pakistan as police disrupted the PFUJ's Federal Executive Council meeting in Gujranwala, in a bid to bar opposition leader Omer Ayub Khan from attending and arresting the hotel manager.

 Published last year:  Pakistani journalist Jahanzaib Ali faces backlash after posing a question at a Pentagon briefing about potential foreign involvement in an attack on President Trump. His inquiry, interpreted as implicating India, has led to significant media attention.

 Published last year:  Arshad Sharif's widow, in a heartbreaking interview on Naya Pakistan channel, detailed the gruesome torture and execution of her husband, revealing 17 to 18 torture marks, a missing kidney, broken ribs, and other horrific injuries.

 Published last year:  Syed Talat Hussain's television program 'Redline with Talat' on Samaa TV did not air as scheduled, raising concerns about censorship. Talat apologized to his guests, citing reasons beyond his control for the unaired episode.

 Published last year:  The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemns the murder of Hassan Zaib, an Aaj News reporter, and demands immediate government action to apprehend the killers. PFUJ leaders express concern over the government's failure to protect journalists.