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.

Reuters to offer free news content to online publishers

Reuters to offer free news content to online publishers

 Published 11 years ago:  Reuters announces it will provide free multimedia news content to digital publishers for the first time, supporting the shift to digital publishing.

Court restrains chairman PEMRA from working

Court restrains chairman PEMRA from working

 Published 11 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has prohibited PEMRA chairman Chaudhry Rashid from performing his duties amidst ongoing legal challenges.

Anchor claims Prime Minister involved in blocking BOL

Anchor claims Prime Minister involved in blocking BOL

 Published 11 years ago:  Senior journalist Sami Ibrahim alleges Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's direct involvement in blocking BOL transmission during a recent program.

Standing Committee urges PEMRA to unblock BOL transmission

Standing Committee urges PEMRA to unblock BOL transmission

 Published 11 years ago:  The Senate Standing Committee urges PEMRA to unblock BOL News transmission, emphasizing freedom of expression and a corporate dispute among media houses.

Newseum honors slain Pakistani journalist, 13 others

Newseum honors slain Pakistani journalist, 13 others

 Published 11 years ago:  The Newseum recognizes Pakistani journalist Irshad Mastoi and 13 others killed in 2014, honoring their sacrifice at a memorial ceremony.

After abandoning BOL, Asma Shirazi joins 92 News

After abandoning BOL, Asma Shirazi joins 92 News

 Published 11 years ago:  Asma Shirazi joins 92 News as a senior anchorperson after resigning from BOL due to controversies surrounding the channel's parent company Axact.

BOL boss sent on two-day judicial remand

BOL boss sent on two-day judicial remand

 Published 11 years ago:  A Karachi court has placed BOL's CEO Shoaib Shaikh and eight others on a two-day judicial remand in the fake degrees case.

No live coverage for parliamentarians

No live coverage for parliamentarians

 Published 11 years ago:  Opposition parties in Pakistan's National Assembly walked out after a government ban on live coverage of parliamentary sessions sparked protests.

Web portal featuring database of journalists launched

Web portal featuring database of journalists launched

 Published 11 years ago:  A new web portal has been launched featuring a comprehensive database of Pakistani journalists, addressing their challenges and safety concerns.

Backing BOL: Parliamentary reporters stage token walkout

Backing BOL: Parliamentary reporters stage token walkout

 Published 11 years ago:  Parliamentary reporters in Islamabad staged a token walkout to support BOL News journalists facing job security issues and government interference.

Rs390m for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Division

Rs390m for Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Division

 Published 11 years ago:  The government has allocated Rs390 million for the Information, Broadcasting and National Heritage Division for various development schemes.

BOL live streams first talk show

BOL live streams first talk show

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News launched its first live streamed talk show discussing media roles amid the channel's ongoing crisis and blackouts from rival networks.

PTI tops airtime representation on TV talk shows in April: survey

PTI tops airtime representation on TV talk shows in April: survey

 Published 11 years ago:  In a recent survey, PTI secured 28% airtime in April's talk shows, highlighted by political discussions dominating the media landscape.

Capital TV staff not paid for four months

Capital TV staff not paid for four months

 Published 11 years ago:  Capital TV staff have not received their salaries for four months, leading to protests and pleas for assistance from journalists.

BOL News staff to get salaries in a week, assures minister

BOL News staff to get salaries in a week, assures minister

 Published 11 years ago:  Information Minister Pervaiz Rashid assures BOL News staff will receive their salaries within a week, addressing ongoing financial concerns.

Dunya Group signs up man who abandoned BOL ship

Dunya Group signs up man who abandoned BOL ship

 Published 11 years ago:  Dunya Media Group has appointed Kamran Khan as President and Editor-in-Chief following his resignation from BOL Network amid controversy.

Backing BOL: Journalists to disrupt Metro Bus inauguration

Backing BOL: Journalists to disrupt Metro Bus inauguration

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalists plan to disrupt the Metro Bus inauguration in Islamabad unless BOL News' accounts are unfrozen and transmission is restored.

Federal Urdu University gets radio lab

Federal Urdu University gets radio lab

 Published 11 years ago:  The Federal Urdu University has launched a new radio lab for Mass Communications students, named after Dr Yasir Rizvi, enhancing practical education.

BOL chief executive's wife urges journalists to stay united

BOL chief executive's wife urges journalists to stay united

 Published 11 years ago:  Mrs. Shoaib Shaikh calls for unity among journalists of BOL News Television during challenging times as her husband faces legal issues.

Abb Takk TV reporter thrashed

Abb Takk TV reporter thrashed

 Published 11 years ago:  Abb Takk TV reporter Atif Hussain was attacked by unknown assailants in Karachi while covering a news story, prompting calls for action.

PFUJ to government: Unfreeze BOL bank accounts

PFUJ to government: Unfreeze BOL bank accounts

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ urges the government to unfreeze BOL's bank accounts to ensure timely salary payments to 2200 staff members before Ramadan.

Sindh Information Minister serves legal notice on DawnNews

Sindh Information Minister serves legal notice on DawnNews

 Published 11 years ago:  Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has issued a legal notice to DawnNews for broadcasting false claims about a raid on his residence.

Hamid Mir submits rigging evidence with judicial commission

Hamid Mir submits rigging evidence with judicial commission

 Published 11 years ago:  Hamid Mir provided evidence of electoral rigging in 2013 during a judicial commission hearing, including a stamped ballot book and video clippings.

Najam Sethi steps aside from ICC presidency

Najam Sethi steps aside from ICC presidency

 Published 11 years ago:  Najam Sethi withdraws from ICC presidency, urging PCB to nominate a former Test cricketer for the ceremonial position ahead of upcoming board meeting.

Media seths and government have teamed up to gag BOL, says Amir Zia

Media seths and government have teamed up to gag BOL, says Amir Zia

 Published 11 years ago:  Amir Zia claims that the government and media moguls are conspiring to silence BOL News Television, threatening its objective journalism.

Amir Liaqat takes on ARY over fake degrees claim

Amir Liaqat takes on ARY over fake degrees claim

 Published 11 years ago:  Amir Liaquat Hussain criticizes ARY News for false claims regarding fake degrees held by him and his wife amidst ongoing investigations.

Geo News website hacked

Geo News website hacked

 Published 11 years ago:  Geo News website hacked by GuardiaNz in response to media's coverage of the Axact fake diploma scam. Expect answers to their questions soon.

Don't hire Azhar Abbas, Kamran Khan: PFUJ warns media houses

Don't hire Azhar Abbas, Kamran Khan: PFUJ warns media houses

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ warns media houses against hiring Azhar Abbas and Kamran Khan after their controversial exit from BOL News amid the Axact scandal.