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.

A new Dawn

A new Dawn

 Published 12 years ago:  Dawn newspaper unveils a modern redesign emphasizing visuals and reader engagement to adapt to the evolving media landscape.

Media controversy mars CJ's farewell

Media controversy mars CJ's farewell

 Published 12 years ago:  A media controversy overshadowed Chief Justice Iftikhar Mohammad Chaudhry's farewell, raising concerns over unequal coverage by news channels.

LPC punishes two for Facebook post

LPC punishes two for Facebook post

 Published 12 years ago:  The Lahore Press Club punishes two journalists for criticizing office-bearers on Facebook, sparking controversy over membership penalties.

Breaking the monotony: Revamping subediting practices in journalism

Breaking the monotony: Revamping subediting practices in journalism

 Published 12 years ago:  Subediting in journalism needs a creative overhaul to enhance language and readability, moving away from outdated practices!

Karachi offices of Express Media Group under attack again

Karachi offices of Express Media Group under attack again

 Published 12 years ago:  The Express Media Group's Karachi offices were attacked for the second time in four months, injuring a guard and highlighting media safety concerns.

Senior Geo man in Peshawar quits

Senior Geo man in Peshawar quits

 Published 12 years ago:  Amjad Aziz Malik resigns from Geo TV in Peshawar after 11 years, citing differences with management and a lack of respect as a senior journalist.

Mass firings at Such TV's head office and Islamabad bureau

Mass firings at Such TV's head office and Islamabad bureau

 Published 12 years ago:  Such TV has fired over 20 employees, including reporters and anchors, at its head office and Islamabad bureau amid managerial changes.

Print dwindles, tweet count rises

Print dwindles, tweet count rises

 Published 12 years ago:  The National Media Conference explored the transformation of journalism in Pakistan, focusing on the future role of print and social media by 2024.

Press clubs to have a national council

Press clubs to have a national council

 Published 12 years ago:  Press clubs across Pakistan have agreed to establish a national council aimed at improving coordination and addressing financial challenges.

Conference untangles issues facing media

Conference untangles issues facing media

 Published 12 years ago:  A National Media Conference in Islamabad addresses the challenges of Right to Information laws in Pakistan and their impact on the media landscape.

Staffers face salary delay at Dunya

Staffers face salary delay at Dunya

 Published 12 years ago:  Staff at Roznama Dunya and Dunya News face prolonged salary delays, forcing many to resign due to inhospitable working conditions.

Pakistan Today downsizes paper, cuts jobs amid economic pressures

Pakistan Today downsizes paper, cuts jobs amid economic pressures

 Published 12 years ago:  Pakistan Today has laid off 50 employees, including reporters, due to economic pressures, while also reducing the newspaper's size amid ongoing financial struggles.

The News on Sunday launches new website

The News on Sunday launches new website

 Published 12 years ago:  The News on Sunday has successfully launched a new website, enhancing access for readers across the country and showcasing an impressive layout.

Team Geo loses a colleague

Team Geo loses a colleague

 Published 12 years ago:  Geo Television's Associate Producer Syed Salik Ali Jaffery was tragically killed in Karachi's recent bomb blasts, highlighting ongoing sectarian violence.

ARY may name Mubasher as Director News

ARY may name Mubasher as Director News

 Published 12 years ago:  ARY Television may appoint Mubasher Luqman as Director News following Owais Tohid's departure, amidst ongoing rivalry with Geo Television.

ARY accepts Owais Tohid's resignation

ARY accepts Owais Tohid's resignation

 Published 12 years ago:  ARY Television has accepted Owais Tohid's resignation as Executive Director News after controversy surrounding comments made by Mubasher Luqman.

Express Tribune shows the way

Express Tribune shows the way

 Published 12 years ago:  The Express Tribune launches Pakistan's first style guide for media professionals, enhancing language quality and consistency in journalism.

The dwindling print media

The dwindling print media

 Published 12 years ago:  The rise of digital media in Pakistan is overshadowing the dwindling print sector, impacting the diverse landscape of informational sources.

Google 'Reunion' ad goes viral

Google 'Reunion' ad goes viral

 Published 12 years ago:  A Google ad depicting childhood friends reuniting after the India-Pakistan partition has gone viral, calling for closer ties between the nations.

How a paper was shut down 50 years ago

How a paper was shut down 50 years ago

 Published 12 years ago:  This article explores the closure of Daily Kohistan in 1963 due to government actions against press freedom amid rising editorial conflicts.

BBC, others urge action on journos' deaths

BBC, others urge action on journos' deaths

 Published 12 years ago:  Major broadcasters urge the UN Security Council to take action against the increasing violence towards journalists in conflict zones.

Ansar Abbasi wins Rs20.1m in damages

Ansar Abbasi wins Rs20.1m in damages

 Published 12 years ago:  Ansar Abbasi has been awarded Rs20.1 million in damages by an Islamabad court due to defamatory allegations made during a Waqt News program.

Talat back at Aaj three years later

Talat back at Aaj three years later

 Published 12 years ago:  Syed Talat Hussain rejoins Aaj TV three years after leaving, hosting a new program from next month, airing Friday to Sunday at 10pm.

PFUJ demands release of kidnapped journo

PFUJ demands release of kidnapped journo

 Published 12 years ago:  The PFUJ has condemned the kidnapping of journalist Asghar Ali Thaheem in Larkana and demands his recovery within 48 hours.

Electioneering and TV - a new alliance

Electioneering and TV - a new alliance

 Published 12 years ago:  The 2013 General Elections in Pakistan saw a transformation in electioneering with extensive use of electronic media by political parties.

Pakistani journos still in danger: Cheema

Pakistani journos still in danger: Cheema

 Published 12 years ago:  Umar Cheema emphasizes the ongoing dangers faced by journalists in Pakistan, calling for greater protection during his award acceptance speech.

Media need to counter hate speech: report

Media need to counter hate speech: report

 Published 12 years ago:  A BBC Media Action report urges Pakistani media to counter hate speech and promote inclusion in the context of a fragile democracy.

Event manager misusing ARY name

Event manager misusing ARY name

 Published 12 years ago:  ARY Television investigates potential misuse of its name by an event manager exploiting young artists for personal gain.