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.
Kamran quits Express News for Dunya
Published 13 years ago: Kamran Shahid quits Express News and joins Dunya TV, reportedly on a Rs1.6 million monthly salary and Rs10 million advance amid anchor reshuffles.
Journalists and fellowship antics
Published 13 years ago: A critical look at how some Pakistani journalists pursue Western fellowships for perks, connections and leisure while neglecting training and ethics.
Talat makes the move, joins Express News
Published 13 years ago: Senior anchor Syed Talat Hussain is set to join Express News after resigning from DawnNews, and is expected to host an 8pm prime-time talk show.
WBT-TV, from the Silicon Valley a channel
Published 13 years ago: San Jose-based WBT-TV founder Farrukh Shah Khan shares how his online channel grew from a tech show into a South Asian media platform.
Nusrat hits back at PFUJ
Published 14 years ago: Nusrat Javeed rejects PFUJ committee allegations linked to Malik Riaz, criticising the show-cause notice and urging proof through an appropriate forum.
Dunya to move into Dateline office
Published 14 years ago: Dunya Group plans to launch Roznama Dunya by September 1, setting up its office in the former Dateline Islamabad premises in Islamabad.
Shaista Zaid calls it a day
Published 14 years ago: Veteran PTV anchor Shaista Zaid retires after 43 years, signing off with her final English bulletin and recalling major national broadcasts.
Is SC the route to regain media credibility?
Published 14 years ago: Two senior journalists petition the Supreme Court to form a media accountability commission, sparking debate on whether court action can restore credibility.
Ramadan in the newsroom
Published 14 years ago: A veteran journalist reflects on how Ramadan softens newsroom pace, tempers and teamwork, with Iftar rituals and memories from The Muslim in the 1980s.
Familiar salary delay at Daily Times
Published 14 years ago: Daily Times staff in Islamabad await delayed May and June salaries as management promises payment next week, amid concerns over repeated pay delays.
Veena's Astaghfar debut scrapped
Published 14 years ago: Hero TV drops Veena Malik from its Ramadan Astaghfar Show after public backlash and an online petition, shelving plans for her religious TV debut.
Express-BBC collaboration on the cards?
Published 14 years ago: Express Media Group is reportedly exploring a collaboration with the BBC, after The Express Tribunes recent gains and its IHT partnership.
Hamid's absence prompts rumors
Published 14 years ago: Hamid Mirs absence from Geo TVs Capital Talk fuels rumors of disputes with management or a possible move, though he cites petition work.
If Veena Malik ran the news: Satirical scenarios and media musings
Published 14 years ago: A satirical piece imagines Veena Malik as a newsroom boss, poking fun at celebrity culture, media hype, and power dynamics in journalism.
In Berlin, a Pakistani journo hones his skills
Published 14 years ago: Pakistani journalist Haroon-ur-Rasheed Baloch attends a Berlin multimedia journalism program, sharpening digital skills and planning an online news portal.
'I am a cheat'
Published 14 years ago: A Karachi columnist criticizes TV host Mubashar Luqman, alleging his new ARY promo copies a YouTube concept and questions his credibility.
Missouri Honor Medal for Cheema
Published 14 years ago: Umar Cheema of The News, Islamabad and former USA Today editor Ken Paulson are among 2025 Missouri Honor Medal winners for journalism service.
Defiant Mubashar in ARY promo
Published 14 years ago: ARY TVs dramatic promo introduces Mubashar Luqmans return, drawing online chatter and questions after his exit from Dunya TV following the Malik Riaz.
Mati's hit list back on air
Published 14 years ago: Matiullah Jan returns on Waqt TV with Aapna Aapna Gareban, alleging CDA favors to journalists and reigniting debate over media corruption.
Rehman Malik apologizes to journalist
Published 14 years ago: Rehman Malik apologized to Waqt TV reporter Qazi Asif after a viral video showed him grabbing the journalists collar at Karachi airport.
Bokhari likely to return to The News
Published 14 years ago: Veteran journalist Salim Bokhari is tipped to return as Resident Editor of The News Islamabad, replacing Muhammad Malick after meetings with Jang Group.
JP names its UK correspondent
Published 14 years ago: JournalismPakistan.com appoints Saadia Khalid as its UK correspondent, expanding international coverage with reporting from Leeds for Pakistani journalists.
From the newsroom to the farm
Published 14 years ago: An Islamabad journalist recalls Bikram Vohras farming quips as colleague Azhar Malik quits the newsroom to cultivate garlic after decades in newspapers.
Rehman Malik loses his cool
Published 14 years ago: Rehman Malik grabbed Waqt TV reporter Qazi Asif by the collar at Karachi Airport after tough questions, sparking widespread condemnation online.
Health journalists unite against polio
Published 14 years ago: Health journalists in Islamabad pledged to form a forum against polio and promote ethical reporting on child rights, healthcare and sensitive issues.
Javed files defamation suit against Such TV
Published 14 years ago: Javed Chaudhry files a defamation suit against Such TV officials and hosts over alleged false claims, seeking proof or an apology within 15 days.
Express News to make Lahore a bureau
Published 14 years ago: Express News plans to turn its Lahore centre into a bureau amid downsizing, with reports saying dozens of staff were fired or set for layoffs.
Express News fires 20 staffers amid financial struggles
Published 14 years ago: Express News lays off around 20 Lahore staffers as the Express Group faces financial strain and delayed salaries across its media outlets.

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