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.
Cyber crime bill sets no restrictions on print, electronic media: minister
Published 10 years ago: The cyber crime bill presented by Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan imposes no restrictions on print and electronic media, focusing solely on cyber crimes.
Moeed Pirzada arrested in Abu Dhabi: Foreign Office
Published 10 years ago: Moeed Pirzada has been arrested in Abu Dhabi, with the Foreign Office confirming their assistance amid ongoing uncertainty about the reason for his detention.
Phones of 298 journalists being tapped
Published 10 years ago: The government has been tapping the phones of 298 journalists to monitor their activities and connections with news sources.
Police find security measures at 28 media houses unsatisfactory
Published 10 years ago: Islamabad Police have deemed security measures at 28 media houses unsatisfactory, urging improvements like CCTV and higher boundary walls.
Politics main topic for columnists: study
Published 10 years ago: A Gallup-Pakistan study reveals that politics dominated newspaper columns in April, comprising 46 percent of opinion pieces across 12 major newspapers.
Moeed Pirzada quits Dunya News, signs up with Aaj
Published 10 years ago: Dr. Moeed Pirzada has left Dunya News to join Aaj TV as a host for a new current affairs program, amidst pressure for program slot allocation.
Aoun Sahi joins Channel 24 as Islamabad Bureau Chief
Published 10 years ago: Aoun Sahi joins Channel 24 as Islamabad Bureau Chief, bringing over 12 years of experience in print media and investigative journalism.
Azhar Abbas returns to Geo
Published 10 years ago: Azhar Abbas has returned to Geo News as Managing Director News with a lucrative salary package after earlier negotiations with other channels.
Fahmy's trial postponed until Aug 29
Published 10 years ago: An Egyptian court has postponed the trial verdict for three Al-Jazeera journalists to Aug 29, amid global criticism of press freedom restrictions.
Pakistani journalist among five to win hostile environment training bursaries
Published 10 years ago: Pakistani journalist Kiran Nazish wins one of five hostile environment training bursaries to enhance her reporting skills in conflict zones.
The News journalist accused of plagiarism
Published 10 years ago: Amir Mir, a journalist from The News, faces plagiarism accusations from Newsweek's Benazir Shah over an article on Malik Ishaq's death.
Interior Minister terms RSF report exaggerated
Published 10 years ago: Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan rejects RSF's report on press freedom in Pakistan as exaggerated and lacking understanding of local circumstances.
Upheaval at Geo as Kamran Khan readies to go on air on Dunya
Published 10 years ago: Geo News extends 'Aaj Shahzeb Khanzada Kay Sath' by 30 minutes to compete with Kamran Khan's new show on Dunya News starting next month.
Geo TV's Special Correspondent Nadeem Alvi dies
Published 11 years ago: Senior journalist Nadeem Alvi, a prominent figure at Geo TV, passed away due to liver failure in Islamabad after unsuccessful treatment efforts.
Geo's Karachi Bureau Chief kidnapped, tortured
Published 11 years ago: Fahim Siddiqui, Geo Television's Karachi Bureau Chief, was kidnapped, tortured, and dumped in Manghopir on Saturday in a brutal attack.
Pakistani journalists live in growing fear of violence: watchdog
Published 11 years ago: Pakistani journalists face escalating violence and intimidation, with authorities failing to protect them amidst unpunished acts against media personnel.
Spain to seek Syrian government help to find journalists
Published 11 years ago: Spain is reaching out to the Syrian government to locate three missing Spanish journalists in northern Syria amidst concerns for their safety.
Three Spanish journalists missing in Syria
Published 11 years ago: Three Spanish journalists have gone missing in war-torn Syria as concerns rise over their safety amid ongoing conflict in the Aleppo region.
CPJ board urges Iran's leaders to intervene in case of jailed Washington Post reporter
Published 11 years ago: The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Iran's judiciary to intervene in the case of jailed reporter Jason Rezaian as his health deteriorates.
Another journalist murdered in India
Published 11 years ago: The murder of journalist Raghavendra Dubey in Mumbai raises serious concerns about media safety in India amid increasing violence against reporters.
Journalist's life in Pakistan a perilous one: Dawn
Published 11 years ago: The life of journalists in Pakistan remains perilous, with ongoing threats from militants and local power structures, according to Dawn.
Investigative journalist who hunted down FIFA
Published 11 years ago: Veteran journalist Andrew Jennings testified before a US Senate subcommittee, highlighting FIFA's corruption and calling out its leaders.
BOL HR boss shot dead in Karachi
Published 11 years ago: Noman Ali Rajput, HR head at Axact and BOL Media Group, was shot dead in Karachi, leaving a profound impact on his colleagues and family.
Reham Khan terms Daily Mail report baseless
Published 11 years ago: Reham Khan rejects Daily Mail report questioning her journalism course, asserting her educational credentials are valid and well-documented.
Committee bidding to reunify PFUJ dissolved
Published 11 years ago: The reunification committee of the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists has been dissolved after failing to resolve factional differences.
Capital TV to pay salaries to staff in installments
Published 11 years ago: Capital TV management will pay salaries in installments after pressure from National Press Club and Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists.
Government, PBA finalize code of conduct for electronic media
Published 11 years ago: The government and Pakistan Broadcasters Association have finalized a code of conduct for electronic media, set for implementation soon.
BOL pays salaries to staff
Published 11 years ago: BOL News has paid a portion of its staff's salaries ahead of Eid while vowing to address outstanding dues following the upcoming holidays.

