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.

New online paper to focus on Balochistan's socio-economic issues

New online paper to focus on Balochistan's socio-economic issues

 Published 10 years ago:  Balochistan Voices, a new online newspaper, launches to address socio-economic challenges in Balochistan, aiming for updates twice a week.

Detained Syrian journalist freed without charges in Turkey

Detained Syrian journalist freed without charges in Turkey

 Published 10 years ago:  Syrian journalist Rami Jarrah has been released by Turkish authorities without charges following his arrest while applying for a residence permit.

UMC holds condolence reference, demands Pride of Performance award for Dr Naz

UMC holds condolence reference, demands Pride of Performance award for Dr Naz

 Published 10 years ago:  Unified Media Club hosts a condolence reference for Dr. Naz, urging for a Pride of Performance award in recognition of his contributions!

Polish magazine triggers storm with explicit anti-Muslim cover

Polish magazine triggers storm with explicit anti-Muslim cover

 Published 10 years ago:  A right-wing Polish magazine cover featuring inflammatory images and headlines sparked widespread criticism and comparisons to fascist propaganda.

MQM hunger strike against media ban on Altaf Hussain

MQM hunger strike against media ban on Altaf Hussain

 Published 10 years ago:  MQM initiates a hunger strike to protest the media ban on its leader Altaf Hussain, enforced by PEMRA since 2015.

Abb Takk pays off fine to PEMRA

Abb Takk pays off fine to PEMRA

 Published 10 years ago:  Abb Takk Television has paid a Rs100,000 fine to PEMRA for airing indecent language during a live talk show in October 2015.

PEMRA council says Value TV changed name illegally, recommends fine

PEMRA council says Value TV changed name illegally, recommends fine

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has recommended a fine of Rs100,000 on Value TV for illegally changing its name and content without approval.

Four US journalists charged in Bahrain leave country

Four US journalists charged in Bahrain leave country

 Published 10 years ago:  Four US journalists arrested in Bahrain covering protests have been charged and released, departing the country with the intervention of the U.S. Embassy.

AP reporters win Polk award for seafood slavery probe

AP reporters win Polk award for seafood slavery probe

 Published 10 years ago:  AP reporters received the George Polk Award for exposing slave labor in the seafood industry, leading to significant changes and over 2,000 freed fishermen.

Indian journalists take to streets to protest assault

Indian journalists take to streets to protest assault

 Published 10 years ago:  Indian journalists protested in New Delhi demanding action against assaulters and protection of freedom of speech amidst police inaction.

Students, media attacked as India sedition row escalates

Students, media attacked as India sedition row escalates

 Published 10 years ago:  Escalating protests erupt in India following the controversial arrest of student Kanhaiya Kumar on sedition charges, raising concerns over freedom of expression.

Bulk of government ads going to electronic media

Bulk of government ads going to electronic media

 Published 10 years ago:  The Ministry of Information allocates over 80% of its advertising budget to electronic media, with substantial spending figures revealed in the National Assembly.

Bahrain arrests four American reporters

Bahrain arrests four American reporters

 Published 10 years ago:  Bahraini authorities arrested four American reporters during protests marking the fifth anniversary of a Shiite-led uprising, sparking international concern.

India becoming a 'killing field' of journalists

India becoming a 'killing field' of journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The murder of journalist Tarun Mishra in Uttar Pradesh raises concerns about journalist safety in India, prompting calls for urgent action.

Huma Choudhary was one of Express Tribune's brightest stars: Editor

Huma Choudhary was one of Express Tribune's brightest stars: Editor

 Published 10 years ago:  The Express Tribune pays tribute to Huma Choudhary, a talented photojournalist who passed away unexpectedly, leaving a significant legacy.

Aaj puts competitors to shame, airs Axact's point of view

Aaj puts competitors to shame, airs Axact's point of view

 Published 10 years ago:  Aaj News challenges competitors by airing Axact's perspective amidst ongoing legal controversies surrounding its operations.

Amjad Aziz elected Secretary General of AIPS-ASIA

Amjad Aziz elected Secretary General of AIPS-ASIA

 Published 10 years ago:  Amjad Aziz has been elected Secretary General of AIPS-ASIA, making history as the first Pakistani in this position during the 18th Congress.

Dawn journalist Raja Asghar dies at 78

Dawn journalist Raja Asghar dies at 78

 Published 10 years ago:  Raja Asghar, a renowned journalist with Dawn, passed away at 78 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, leaving behind a significant legacy.

Express Tribune photographer Huma Choudhary dead

Express Tribune photographer Huma Choudhary dead

 Published 10 years ago:  Huma Choudhary, a talented photojournalist with The Express Tribune, tragically passed away at 30 after illness related to food poisoning.

Axact terms Dawn story 'malicious propaganda'

Axact terms Dawn story 'malicious propaganda'

 Published 10 years ago:  Axact has condemned a Dawn article as 'malicious propaganda', claiming it lacks evidence and is part of a smear campaign against the company.

Plot to have Daniel Pearl's killer freed foiled

Plot to have Daniel Pearl's killer freed foiled

 Published 10 years ago:  Pakistan arrested 97 militants and foiled a planned jailbreak for Daniel Pearl's killer, ensuring national security against terrorist threats.

ARY News warned over anti-Malala hate speech

ARY News warned over anti-Malala hate speech

 Published 10 years ago:  ARY News faced condemnation for airing hate speech against Malala Yousafzai, raising concerns over safety and freedom of expression in Pakistan.

Klasra, Mateen return to 92 News

Klasra, Mateen return to 92 News

 Published 10 years ago:  Rauf Klasra and Amir Mateen return to 92 News after leaving ARY News, marking a significant change in the Pakistani journalism landscape.

Journalist Naushaba Burney passes away

Journalist Naushaba Burney passes away

 Published 10 years ago:  Naushaba Burney, renowned journalist and social activist, has passed away at the age of 83 in Karachi due to pneumonia and an asthma attack.

PEMRA to Aaj: Avoid airing content that may fan sectarian disharmony

PEMRA to Aaj: Avoid airing content that may fan sectarian disharmony

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA has advised Aaj Television to refrain from airing content that may provoke sectarian disharmony due to a recent sensitive report.

Ex-director at Punjab Varsity's Institute of Communication Studies Dr. Naz dies

Ex-director at Punjab Varsity's Institute of Communication Studies Dr. Naz dies

 Published 10 years ago:  Dr. Ahsan Akhtar Naz, a prominent figure in journalism, passed away at age X due to renal failure, leaving behind a legacy in media education.

Interior Ministry offers news organizations paramilitary troops

Interior Ministry offers news organizations paramilitary troops

 Published 10 years ago:  The Ministry of Interior has proposed deploying paramilitary troops to protect news organizations from potential terrorist attacks.

Punjab Chief Minister administers oath to Lahore Press Club office-bearers

Punjab Chief Minister administers oath to Lahore Press Club office-bearers

 Published 10 years ago:  Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif administered the oath to newly-elected office-bearers of Lahore Press Club, praising their contributions to democracy.