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.

Canada awards for Pakistani journalists

Canada awards for Pakistani journalists

 Published 13 years ago:  

Pakistan Today tells some staff to leave

Pakistan Today tells some staff to leave

 Published 13 years ago:  The Pakistan Today management asks three reporters and two sub-editors at its Karachi center to resign, citing ongoing financial challenges. This follows earlier layoffs and resignations within the organization, reflecting instability in the media industry.

Hard work pays off for Tribune reporter

Hard work pays off for Tribune reporter

 Published 13 years ago:  

Journos on junket to England back home

Journos on junket to England back home

 Published 13 years ago:  

Dedicated to our better halves

Dedicated to our better halves

 Published 13 years ago:  In this narrative, the focus is on the life and challenges faced by journalists, particularly in Pakistan. It delves into the demanding nature of journalism, highlighting the sacrifices made by journalists' spouses who endure the erratic schedules and pressures associated with the profession.

Journalist who survived blast tells the tale

Journalist who survived blast tells the tale

 Published 13 years ago:  Waheedur Rehman Khalil, a senior reporter with AVT Khyber News, escapes with a minor fracture after a bomb blast at a tomb in Nowshera. Reporting in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remains perilous, with 23 journalists killed between 2000-2011. Khalil and his team exemplify bravery in journalism.

Awards for Dawn, Tribune journos

Awards for Dawn, Tribune journos

 Published 13 years ago:  

Journalists injured as violence erupts in Charsadda protest

Journalists injured as violence erupts in Charsadda protest

 Published 13 years ago:  Police in Charsadda, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, baton-charge journalists covering a protest against power load-shedding, injuring Siraj Ali from Geo TV and Sher Ali Khan from NewsOne. The injured were hospitalized in Peshawar amid protests blocking the M-1 Motorway.

Media ethics in the spotlight

Media ethics in the spotlight

 Published 13 years ago:  

KTN reporter gunned down

KTN reporter gunned down

 Published 13 years ago:  

Call a spade a spade

Call a spade a spade

 Published 13 years ago:  

The newsroom, the center of it all

The newsroom, the center of it all

 Published 13 years ago:  This piece reflects on the varied experiences in different newsrooms across Pakistan and Dubai, highlighting contrasts in environment, leadership, and team dynamics. From the high-tech and efficient setup at Dubai TV's Media City to the bustling and vibrant atmosphere of The Muslim newsroom in the early 1980s, each newsroom paints a unique picture of journalism culture.

AVT crew injured in bomb attack

AVT crew injured in bomb attack

 Published 13 years ago:  Several journalists from AVT Khyber News, including Waheedur Rehman Khalil and Asad Zeerak, are injured in a blast at Ajmal Khattak Baba's Mausoleum in Nowshera, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The incident occurred during their coverage when a second bomb exploded, causing injuries to the crew members.

Fire at The Statesman office

Fire at The Statesman office

 Published 13 years ago:  

Why Pakistani journalists deserve two days off

Why Pakistani journalists deserve two days off

 Published 13 years ago:  This article discusses the necessity and benefits of introducing a two-day weekly off for journalists in Pakistan. It argues that despite the economic challenges faced by media organizations, providing regular time off is crucial for journalists' well-being, professional performance, and overall industry sustainability.

Journalists protest police violence

Journalists protest police violence

 Published 13 years ago:  

Pakistan Today employees in major protest

Pakistan Today employees in major protest

 Published 13 years ago:  

For 21 journos, a free trip to London

For 21 journos, a free trip to London

 Published 13 years ago:  

Cash set to flow for Pakistan Today?

Cash set to flow for Pakistan Today?

 Published 13 years ago:  

All-new, all-blue!

All-new, all-blue!

 Published 13 years ago:  

The JP story continues

The JP story continues

 Published 13 years ago:  

First on board!

First on board!

 Published 13 years ago:  

Journey of a 1000 stories

Journey of a 1000 stories

 Published 13 years ago:  

No clarity in disparity

No clarity in disparity

 Published 13 years ago:  

Nothing quite like The Muslim

Nothing quite like The Muslim

 Published 13 years ago:  This piece celebrates the legacy of The Muslim newspaper (1978-1999), a trailblazer in Pakistani journalism known for its bold reporting, innovative features like City Diary, and nurturing talented journalists who shaped the country's media landscape.

Investigating investigative journalism

Investigating investigative journalism

 Published 13 years ago:  

Is Pakistan's media really free?

Is Pakistan's media really free?

 Published 13 years ago:  On World Press Freedom Day, we reflect on Pakistan’s media freedom and question whether it has truly overcome government, military, and political interference. Despite a history of courageous journalists and significant efforts for media independence, challenges remain, including high risks for journalists, economic pressures, and institutional constraints.