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.

BOL News starts live streaming

BOL News starts live streaming

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News has initiated live streaming amid regulatory challenges, with plans for its anchors to host online programs.

Punjab University to include population, development in Mass Comm program

Punjab University to include population, development in Mass Comm program

 Published 11 years ago:  Punjab University has added population and development as a core course in its Mass Communication program to enhance future media professionals' understanding.

Facebook launches internet.org in Pakistan

Facebook launches internet.org in Pakistan

 Published 11 years ago:  Facebook launches internet.org in Pakistan with Telenor to provide free access to health, education, and job services online.

Government conspiring against BOL in garb of investigations, says union leader

Government conspiring against BOL in garb of investigations, says union leader

 Published 11 years ago:  The Kohistan Union of Journalists accuses the government of conspiring against BOL News under the pretext of Axact investigations.

IFJ on BOL: Government directives act as form of censorship

IFJ on BOL: Government directives act as form of censorship

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ and PFUJ condemn government directives limiting BOL News TV, citing censorship concerns and potential job loss for journalists.

PFUJ to discuss 'burning issues' in Lahore FEC

PFUJ to discuss 'burning issues' in Lahore FEC

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ's Federal Executive Council will meet in Lahore to address pressing media issues, including job losses and contract labor challenges.

Producers ditch Kamran Khan, rejoin Geo

Producers ditch Kamran Khan, rejoin Geo

 Published 11 years ago:  Three senior executive producers have left Kamran Khan to rejoin Geo News with lucrative offers amidst the latter's resignation over controversy.

Restore BOL transmission: PFUJ gives 48-hour deadline to PEMRA, government

Restore BOL transmission: PFUJ gives 48-hour deadline to PEMRA, government

 Published 11 years ago:  PFUJ has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to PEMRA and the government to restore BOL News transmission, threatening nationwide protests if unheeded.

PEMRA publishes list of media owners

PEMRA publishes list of media owners

 Published 11 years ago:  PEMRA has released a comprehensive list of private television channels and their owners, following a Supreme Court directive for transparency.

Ambassador Lodhi calls for stepping up efforts to protect journalists

Ambassador Lodhi calls for stepping up efforts to protect journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  Pakistan's Ambassador Lodhi urges stronger efforts to protect journalists, highlighting rising violence and the need for accountability in conflict zones.

ARY apologises to Prime Minister's advisor, ditches Lucman

ARY apologises to Prime Minister's advisor, ditches Lucman

 Published 11 years ago:  ARY News has issued an apology to Prime Minister's advisor Shujat Azeem after inaccuracies aired in programs by Mubasher Lucman.

Government tells PEMRA to block BOL transmission

Government tells PEMRA to block BOL transmission

 Published 11 years ago:  The Federal Information Ministry has directed PEMRA to block BOL News transmission until investigations into Axact's alleged diploma scam are concluded.

Court rejects Axact plea seeking compensation from PEMRA, FIA

Court rejects Axact plea seeking compensation from PEMRA, FIA

 Published 11 years ago:  The Sindh High Court has dismissed Axact's plea for Rs200 million in compensation from PEMRA and FIA over alleged defamatory news coverage.

UN demands action for crimes against journalists

UN demands action for crimes against journalists

 Published 11 years ago:  The U.N. Security Council urges nations to ensure accountability for crimes against journalists, addressing growing threats and impunity.

Profiles of heavyweights-turned-weaklings still on BOL website

Profiles of heavyweights-turned-weaklings still on BOL website

 Published 11 years ago:  BOL News retains profiles of journalists who left amid the Axact scandal, raising questions about accountability and ethics in journalism.

Journalists stand by BOL staff, says KPC president

Journalists stand by BOL staff, says KPC president

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalists and civil society members protested in Karachi against conspiracies to block BOL News, expressing support for its staff and management.

National Bank gifts 10 computers, printer to NPC

National Bank gifts 10 computers, printer to NPC

 Published 11 years ago:  National Bank of Pakistan donated 10 computers and a printer to the National Press Club to support journalists' welfare and facilities.

IHC dismisses government petition to restrain PEMRA chief

IHC dismisses government petition to restrain PEMRA chief

 Published 11 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has dismissed the government's petition to prevent Chaudhry Rashid Ahmed from resuming his role as PEMRA chief.

Express Tribune kills another story

Express Tribune kills another story

 Published 11 years ago:  The Express Tribune has removed a controversial story regarding Zulfiqar Mirza's claims after backlash from his family and the PPP leadership.

IFJ wants UN to investigate killings of two journalists in Yemen

IFJ wants UN to investigate killings of two journalists in Yemen

 Published 11 years ago:  The IFJ calls on the UN to investigate the killings of two Yemeni journalists after their abduction by Houthis and subsequent bombing by coalition forces.

Axact-BOL boss Shoaib Shaikh taken into custody

Axact-BOL boss Shoaib Shaikh taken into custody

 Published 11 years ago:  Shoaib Ahmed Sheikh, Axact-BOL CEO, arrested by FIA amidst investigations involving a large cache of fake degrees found at the company office.

Journalists threatened for reporting on Cybercrime Bill

Journalists threatened for reporting on Cybercrime Bill

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalists in Islamabad face threats from the government for reporting on the Cybercrime Bill, raising concerns over press freedom in Pakistan.

FBR serves notice on BOL News

FBR serves notice on BOL News

 Published 11 years ago:  The FBR has issued a notice to BOL News regarding alleged illegal import of machinery and unpaid duties.

Court reinstates Chaudhry Rashid as chairman PEMRA

Court reinstates Chaudhry Rashid as chairman PEMRA

 Published 11 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has reinstated Chaudhry Rashid as chairman of PEMRA, following his earlier dismissal by President Mamnoon Hussain.

Journalist writes to NAB, FIA: Probe all media houses

Journalist writes to NAB, FIA: Probe all media houses

 Published 11 years ago:  Journalist Azmat Malik requests NAB and FIA to investigate income sources of media houses to uphold integrity and transparency in the industry.

As fat cats leave Mubasher Lucman joins BOL News

As fat cats leave Mubasher Lucman joins BOL News

 Published 11 years ago:  Mubasher Lucman joins BOL News following the resignation of several senior journalists amidst a scandal, marking a significant shift in the media landscape.

Resignations at BOL: Conscience or opportunity?

Resignations at BOL: Conscience or opportunity?

 Published 11 years ago:  Recent resignations at BOL raise questions about journalistic integrity in Pakistan's media landscape amid accusations of opportunism.

BOL captain Azhar Abbas, four others resign

BOL captain Azhar Abbas, four others resign

 Published 11 years ago:  Top BOL executives, including CEO Azhar Abbas, resign in response to the ongoing Axact scandal, marking a significant shift for the media group.