Media in Pakistan

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 Published 13 years ago:  This piece delves into the often contentious relationship between journalists and press releases in newsrooms. It explores how these releases are categorized and treated, reflecting the complex dynamics of editorial decision-making and the pressures faced by journalists to accommodate or discard them.

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 Published 13 years ago:  Four journalists are beaten up by police during a protest in Swabi, coinciding with Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti's visit. The incident follows an earlier attack on journalists covering a protest against cable installation. Locals demand justice and disrupt traffic in response.

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 Published 13 years ago:  This article critiques the prevalent trend of aggressive and uncivilized behavior among TV anchors and talk show hosts in Pakistani media. It explores how these shows often devolve into shouting matches, highlighting public discontent and calling for a return to professionalism and meaningful discourse in journalism.

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 Published 13 years ago:  The Islamabad High Court has restored the license of Geo English, allowing the television channel's management to change its name and medium of language. This decision by IHC Chief Justice Iqbal Hameedur Rehman reverses PEMRA's previous cancellation, enabling the channel to relaunch as Geo Tez.

 Published 13 years ago:  At least seven staffers, including Chief Reporter Sanaullah, have resigned from Samaa TV and are set to join DawnNews. The departing team members are serving a one-month notice period and include notable journalists from organizations such as APP, Online, and Dunya TV.

 Published 13 years ago:  About 70 journalists protested outside Geo TV offices in Islamabad, demanding the implementation of the 7th Wage Board Award and condemning recent sackings. Organized by the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Union of Journalists (RIUJ), the demonstration highlighted the plight of laid-off staff and criticized media houses for neglecting their rights.

 Published 13 years ago:  The Express Group's new Urdu infotainment channel Hero is set to start its test transmission on June 1. With preparations underway for months and staff training completed in Karachi, Hero aims to provide diverse content nationwide. The channel is led by CEO Taqi Shaheen.

 Published 13 years ago:  Earlier this week, former Lahore Mayor and Dunya TV owner Mian Amer Mehmood congratulated his staff for achieving the highest overall ratings among news channels in Pakistan. Despite this significant accomplishment, the news failed to create a buzz in the industry, raising questions about the truth behind the ratings and the potential for future competition.

 Published 13 years ago:  A year after the abduction and assassination of reporter Saleem Shahzad, Amnesty International urges Pakistan to urgently bring his killers to justice and address journalist intimidation. Shahzad's death, linked to his reporting on al-Qaeda's infiltration into the military, underscores the dangers faced by media workers in Pakistan.

 Published 13 years ago:  A Samaa TV crew is assaulted by medics at Lahore General Hospital while filming a family's complaint with permission from the DMS. The medics, also snatch the crew's camera, leaving the journalists bruised and cut.