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.
Stakeholders demand meaningful consultation for Internet governance in Pakistan
Published last year: Stakeholders in Pakistan call for meaningful consultations on digital platform governance to ensure freedom of expression and access to information.
Fact-check: Viral video claiming Matiullah Jan's expulsion from PMA is false
Published last year: A fact-check by iVerify Pakistan reveals that the viral video claiming Matiullah Jan's expulsion from PMA is a doctored clip from a TV drama.
Matiullah Jan freed amid fears of transfer to Attock
Published last year: Matiullah Jan was released from Adiala Jail amidst concerns of being transferred to Attock Jail, confirming his bail and resilience during detention.
Dawn criticizes Matiullah Jan's arrest as 'misuse of the law'
Published last year: Dawn criticizes the arrest of journalist Matiullah Jan as a misuse of law and warns against the persecution of dissenting voices in Pakistan.
Anti-Terrorism Court grants bail to Matiullah Jan
Published last year: The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court granted bail to journalist Matiullah Jan in a drugs and terrorism case on a surety bond of PKR 10,000.
LHC summons IG Punjab, demands CCTV footage in journalist Shakir Awan case
Published last year: The Lahore High Court has summoned IG Punjab to provide CCTV footage in the Shakir Awan abduction case, stressing urgent action is required.
Unethical reporting: Suno TV targets Matiullah Jan amid controversial arrest
Published last year: Suno TV faces backlash for unethical reporting, targeting Matiullah Jan amid his controversial arrest, raising concerns about media ethics in Pakistan.
WISPAP seeks extension for VPN registration deadline
Published last year: WISPAP has requested an extension for the VPN registration deadline in Pakistan to ensure compliance among users adapting to new regulations.
IHC suspends ATC decision on Matiullah Jan's physical remand
Published last year: The IHC has suspended the ATC's decision on Matiullah Jan's physical remand, ruling him to be under judicial remand instead.
PFUJ condemns Matiullah Jan's abduction, warns of protests
Published last year: The PFUJ condemns the abduction of journalist Matiullah Jan, calling for protests and immediate government intervention to ensure his release.
Matiullah Jan's remand challenged in Islamabad High Court
Published last year: Matiullah Jan's remand by ATC has been challenged in the Islamabad High Court, highlighting concerns over press freedom and justice.
Media bias under scrutiny amid chaotic coverage of PTI protest
Published last year: The chaotic media coverage of the PTI protest against Imran Khan's detention highlights deep-seated biases and contrasting narratives among outlets.
Terrorism and drug charges filed against journalist Matiullah Jan
Published last year: Matiullah Jan faces terrorism and drug charges after his alleged abduction and arrest involving crystal meth possession and assault on police.
Concerns rise as journalist Matiullah Jan's detention lacks transparency
Published last year: Concerns mount as journalist Matiullah Jan's family faces obstacles in accessing information regarding his detention by Islamabad police.
CPJ, HRCP demand immediate release of abducted Matiullah Jan
Published last year: CPJ and HRCP demand the immediate release of abducted journalist Matiullah Jan amid concerns for his safety and accountability for his abductors.
No sign of Matiullah Jan at Margalla Police Station: Lawyer Imaan Mazari
Published last year: Lawyer Imaan Mazari reports that journalist Matiullah Jan is missing, last seen at PIMS, raising concerns about press freedom in Pakistan.
Matiullah Jan abducted while investigating PTI deaths
Published last year: Senior journalist Matiullah Jan was abducted during an investigation into the deaths of PTI workers, raising alarming concerns about press freedom.
Journalists critique media bias in PTI march coverage
Published last year: Journalists have raised alarm over media bias in coverage of the PTI march, highlighting concerns about credibility and public trust in electronic journalism.
Journalist Mehreen Zahra-Malik calls out IT minister's 'maddening' use of X
Published last year: Mehreen Zahra-Malik criticizes IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja's use of the banned platform X to comment on political issues in Pakistan.
Pakistan loses 11th journalist this year as violence escalates in border region
Published last year: Jinan Hussain, a journalist, was tragically killed in Pakistan's Lower Kurram district, marking the 11th journalist death in 2024 amid escalating violence.
Asia-Pacific leaders reaffirm gender equality goals at Beijing+30 review
Published last year: Asia-Pacific leaders reaffirm gender equality commitments and highlight Pakistan's initiatives for women's empowerment at the Beijing+30 review in Bangkok.
iVerify debunks old video of Esakhelvi shared ahead of PTI's protest
Published last year: iVerify Pakistan has identified an old video of Attaullah Esakhelvi as misleading, originally from March 2022, amid PTI protest claims.
Orya Maqbool Jan granted bail after contentious FIA arrest
Published last year: Political analyst Orya Maqbool Jan has been granted bail by the High Court after his controversial arrest by FIA sparked widespread outrage.
The News and Jang regret false attribution to the Foreign Office
Published last year: The News and Jang express regret for wrongly attributing comments to the Pakistan Foreign Office regarding a letter to President Biden.
Veteran journalist and author Khaled Ahmed passes away at 81
Published last year: Veteran journalist Khaled Ahmed passed away at 81, leaving a significant impact on Pakistan's media landscape and a rich legacy of thought-provoking works.
Anwar Iqbal laments the loss of responsible journalism with Wajid Ali Syed’s resignation
Published last year: Wajid Ali Syed's resignation from Geo News highlights the decline of responsible journalism, warns Anwar Iqbal about the industry's future.
Dawn calls out government for hypocrisy in VPN and social media ban
Published last year: Daily Dawn critiques the government's hypocrisy on VPN usage and social media bans, highlighting inconsistencies in enforcement and religious implications.
VPN use to access blocked sites deemed un-Islamic by CII
Published last year: The Council of Islamic Ideology declares VPN use for accessing blocked sites un-Islamic, citing government authority to combat immoral content.

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