Media in Pakistan

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Dr Aamir returning to Geo

Dr Aamir returning to Geo

 Published 11 years ago:  

Samaa cameraman beaten up by PTI workers

Samaa cameraman beaten up by PTI workers

 Published 11 years ago:  Samaa Television cameraman, Muhammad Tariq, was assaulted by PTI activists while covering their protest at D-Square. The attack prompted immediate condemnation from PTI chief Imran Khan, who denounced the violence and praised the media's coverage of earlier events.

Yet another attack on Geo Television

Yet another attack on Geo Television

 Published 11 years ago:  Protesters reportedly affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) attacked the Geo TV offices in Islamabad, causing significant damage to the building. The attackers hurled stones, shattering windows and terrifying the staff inside. This incident marks the fourth major assault on Geo since the PTI and PAT sit-in began near their offices.

Journalists rally for Geo

Journalists rally for Geo

 Published 11 years ago:  

Geo offices attacked again

Geo offices attacked again

 Published 11 years ago:  Protesters reportedly belonging to PTI and PAT launched another assault on Geo Television offices near the Red Zone. Stones were hurled, damaging the all-glass building. Despite repeated attacks, law enforcement did not protect the journalists inside.

Protesters attack Geo offices in Islamabad

Protesters attack Geo offices in Islamabad

 Published 11 years ago:  The Islamabad offices of Geo News were targeted in an early morning attack by workers affiliated with Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) and Pakistan Awami Tehreek (PAT). The incident, resulted in significant damage to the building and a DSNG van.

Punjab Police targets media workers, several injured

Punjab Police targets media workers, several injured

 Published 11 years ago:  In Islamabad, several media teams face brutal attacks by Punjab Police following clashes between Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf and Pakistan Awami Tehreek workers and law enforcement on Constitution Avenue. Cameramen from Samaa TV, Dunya News, and DawnNews Television, along with others from ARY, KTN, and NewsOne, were injured and had equipment damaged during the violence.

Mashriq employee shot dead in Mardan

Mashriq employee shot dead in Mardan

 Published 11 years ago:  

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

Assailants strike: Irshad Mastoi killed in Quetta shooting

 Published 11 years ago:  Unidentified assailants shot dead Bureau Chief Irshad Mastoi at the Online International News Network in Quetta on August 28, 2014. The brazen attack left two dead instantly and Irshad critically injured. Despite efforts, Irshad succumbed to his wounds at the hospital. He was also the general secretary of the Balochistan Union of Journalists and an assignment editor at ARY News Television.