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.

Ex-cop arrested in Mexican journalist's slaying

Ex-cop arrested in Mexican journalist's slaying

 Published 10 years ago:  Authorities arrested former police officer Abraham Torres in connection with the brutal slaying of journalist Ruben Espinosa and four others.

Chinese journalist 'confesses' to market chaos: state media

Chinese journalist 'confesses' to market chaos: state media

 Published 10 years ago:  Chinese state media showcased a journalist confessing to causing significant stock market losses amid ongoing financial turmoil in Beijing.

IHC grants two days for finalizing arguments in PEMRA chairman's case

IHC grants two days for finalizing arguments in PEMRA chairman's case

 Published 10 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has provided two days for parties to finalize arguments in the PEMRA chairman reinstatement case against Chaudhry Rashid.

Court slaps ban on airing of MQM chief's anti-state speeches

Court slaps ban on airing of MQM chief's anti-state speeches

 Published 10 years ago:  The Lahore High Court has banned the airing of anti-state speeches by MQM chief Altaf Hussain amid claims of treason against Pakistan and its military.

Reham Khan joins Dunya as columnist

Reham Khan joins Dunya as columnist

 Published 10 years ago:  Reham Khan has joined Dunya Media Group as a columnist for Daily Dunya, aiming to address key public and political issues through her writing.

Egypt summons British ambassador over Al-Jazeera comments

Egypt summons British ambassador over Al-Jazeera comments

 Published 10 years ago:  Egypt's Foreign Ministry summons the British ambassador over comments regarding Al-Jazeera journalists' sentences, calling them unacceptable.

French journalists charged with bid to blackmail Morocco king

French journalists charged with bid to blackmail Morocco king

 Published 10 years ago:  Two French journalists face blackmail charges for allegedly demanding two million euros from Morocco's king to prevent publishing a damaging book.

CPJ condemns conviction, sentence in Egypt's retrial of Al-Jazeera journalists

CPJ condemns conviction, sentence in Egypt's retrial of Al-Jazeera journalists

 Published 10 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the prison sentences for Al-Jazeera journalists following a retrial in Egypt, citing a lack of evidence.

Man who shot Virginia journalists identified with 9/11 attacks: Sheriff

Man who shot Virginia journalists identified with 9/11 attacks: Sheriff

 Published 10 years ago:  The Virginia shooter, identified as Vester Flanagan, planned the attack and connected himself with the 9/11 attacks, authorities revealed.

Veteran Pakistani journalists call for release of Al-Jazeera trio

Veteran Pakistani journalists call for release of Al-Jazeera trio

 Published 10 years ago:  Veteran Pakistani journalists demand the release of three Al-Jazeera journalists sentenced in Egypt, condemning the attack on press freedom.

Egypt sentences 3 Al-Jazeera reporters to three years in prison

Egypt sentences 3 Al-Jazeera reporters to three years in prison

 Published 10 years ago:  An Egyptian court has sentenced three Al-Jazeera reporters to three years in prison, raising concerns about press freedom in the region.

Two British journalists detained in southeast Turkey

Two British journalists detained in southeast Turkey

 Published 10 years ago:  Two British journalists from Vice News have been detained in Turkey for reporting without government accreditation amid rising tensions in the region.

Gunman in on-air deaths remembered as 'professional victim'

Gunman in on-air deaths remembered as 'professional victim'

 Published 10 years ago:  Vester Flanagan, described as a 'professional victim', killed two colleagues during a live broadcast before taking his own life in Roanoke, Virginia.

11 journalists complete training on reporting women issues

11 journalists complete training on reporting women issues

 Published 10 years ago:  Eleven journalists completed a week-long training on reporting women's issues in Islamabad, enhancing their skills and storytelling techniques.

Swat University launches web radio

Swat University launches web radio

 Published 10 years ago:  Swat University has launched a web radio, allowing Mass Communications students to gain practical experience in broadcasting across Malakand.

Virginia TV station vows to move forward from journalists' shooting

Virginia TV station vows to move forward from journalists' shooting

 Published 10 years ago:  Virginia's WDBJ7 TV station vows to move forward after the tragic shooting of journalists Alison Parker and Adam Ward during a live broadcast.

IFJ calls for amendments to code of conduct for electronic media

IFJ calls for amendments to code of conduct for electronic media

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ urge amendments to the new Code of Conduct for Electronic Media to protect freedom of speech and ensure media rights.

New Defense Department manual allows journalists to be held as 'unprivileged belligerents'

New Defense Department manual allows journalists to be held as 'unprivileged belligerents'

 Published 10 years ago:  The new Defense Department manual permits the punishment of journalists as 'unprivileged belligerents' under vague circumstances.

IFJ condemns killing of US journalist, cameraman

IFJ condemns killing of US journalist, cameraman

 Published 10 years ago:  The IFJ condemned the shocking shooting attack in Virginia that killed journalist Alison Parker and cameraman Adam Ward during a live broadcast.

Virginia TV journalists killed in on-air shooting; suspect shoots self

Virginia TV journalists killed in on-air shooting; suspect shoots self

 Published 10 years ago:  Two Virginia TV journalists were shot dead during a live interview, while the shooter, a former employee, later turned the gun on himself.

23 journalists initially chosen for Pak-Afghan Cricket Tournament

23 journalists initially chosen for Pak-Afghan Cricket Tournament

 Published 10 years ago:  Twenty-three journalists have been selected for the Pak-Afghan Inter-Media Cricket Tournament following trials at Qayyum Stadium in Peshawar.

Rohi TV to be run as city channel in Multan, Bahawalpur

Rohi TV to be run as city channel in Multan, Bahawalpur

 Published 10 years ago:  Rohi TV, a Seraiki language channel, will now operate as a city channel in Multan and Bahawalpur, expanding local media coverage.

Supreme Court moved to have YouTube unblocked

Supreme Court moved to have YouTube unblocked

 Published 10 years ago:  The Supreme Court is petitioned to lift the YouTube ban in Pakistan, highlighting issues faced by students and researchers due to access restrictions.

Journalist arrested in Thailand for carrying safety vest

Journalist arrested in Thailand for carrying safety vest

 Published 10 years ago:  A dual Hong Kong-Canadian journalist was arrested in Thailand for carrying a bullet-proof vest at Bangkok airport, prompting calls for his release.

Watchdog concerned over PEMRA guidelines for broadcasters

Watchdog concerned over PEMRA guidelines for broadcasters

 Published 10 years ago:  The CPJ expresses concern over PEMRA's new guidelines for broadcasters, which may threaten press freedom and restrict news coverage in Pakistan.

PEMRA rules amended to stop hate speech

PEMRA rules amended to stop hate speech

 Published 10 years ago:  PEMRA amends rules to prohibit hate speech in electronic media, following Supreme Court directions, ensuring compliance across platforms.

PCP head named Chief Judge of Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court

PCP head named Chief Judge of Gilgit-Baltistan Supreme Appellate Court

 Published 10 years ago:  Dr Rana Shamim has been appointed as the Chief Judge of the Supreme Appellate Court of Gilgit-Baltistan by the Prime Minister's notification.

IHC sacks four officials for leaking reports to media

IHC sacks four officials for leaking reports to media

 Published 10 years ago:  IHC has dismissed four officials for leaking sensitive reports to media following an inquiry that found them guilty of unauthorized disclosures.