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.

BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi says he was stripped naked, beaten in custody

BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi says he was stripped naked, beaten in custody

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL anchor Jameel Farooqi alleges he was stripped naked and beaten by police during custody, raising serious concerns about human rights abuse.

BOL News anchor Jameel Farooqi arrested in Karachi

BOL News anchor Jameel Farooqi arrested in Karachi

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL News anchor Jameel Farooqi was arrested in Karachi for making false claims about Shahbaz Gill's treatment in police custody.

YouTube down in Pakistan during Imran Khan's power show

YouTube down in Pakistan during Imran Khan's power show

 Published 3 years ago:  YouTube faced outages in Pakistan during Imran Khan's speech, causing the hashtag #YoutubeDOWN to trend on social media.

BOL transmission blocked for several hours for airing Imran Khan's speech

BOL transmission blocked for several hours for airing Imran Khan's speech

 Published 3 years ago:  BOL News transmission was blocked for several hours across various regions under PEMRA's orders while airing Imran Khan's speech.

Thatta journalist who highlighted havoc caused by rain arrested

Thatta journalist who highlighted havoc caused by rain arrested

 Published 3 years ago:  Thatta journalist Ilyas Samu arrested by Sindh Police after reporting on rain devastation in coastal areas, facing allegations from influential MPAs.

The Guardian says it 'did not misquote Imran Khan'

The Guardian says it 'did not misquote Imran Khan'

 Published 3 years ago:  The Guardian defends its reporting on Imran Khan's interview, stating it did not misquote him despite claims of context being missed.

PEMRA bans live coverage of Imran Khan's speeches

PEMRA bans live coverage of Imran Khan's speeches

 Published 3 years ago:  PEMRA has banned live coverage of Imran Khan's speeches after he threatened state institutions and made baseless accusations.

Imran Riaz targets Hamid Mir

Imran Riaz targets Hamid Mir

 Published 3 years ago:  Imran Riaz Khan accuses Hamid Mir of causing threats against him over critical remarks about a religious party, sparking social media backlash.

India blocks one Pakistani YouTube channel, seven others

India blocks one Pakistani YouTube channel, seven others

 Published 3 years ago:  The Indian government has blocked eight YouTube channels, including one from Pakistan, for spreading disinformation and using misleading thumbnails.

Washington Post highlights media crackdown in Pakistan

Washington Post highlights media crackdown in Pakistan

 Published 3 years ago:  The Washington Post highlights a media crackdown in Pakistan amid rising political tensions and government actions against pro-Khan outlets.

Jasmeen Manzoor joins BOL News

Jasmeen Manzoor joins BOL News

 Published 3 years ago:  Jasmeen Manzoor, a prominent journalist, has joined BOL News as a senior anchor and will host her show every weekend starting this Saturday.

Geo News to sue Fawad Chaudhry

Geo News to sue Fawad Chaudhry

 Published 3 years ago:  Geo News plans to sue Fawad Chaudhry for making unfounded allegations against its journalists and media organizations.

Female journalists stand with Gharidah Farooqi against smear campaign

Female journalists stand with Gharidah Farooqi against smear campaign

 Published 3 years ago:  Female journalists express solidarity with Gharidah Farooqi amid a smear campaign allegedly tied to a political party's social media cell.

Court grants interim bail to ARY Bureau Chief Khawar Ghumman

Court grants interim bail to ARY Bureau Chief Khawar Ghumman

 Published 3 years ago:  Additional District Judge grants ARY Bureau Chief Khawar Ghumman interim bail in mutiny case until Aug 24 against Rs50,000 surety bonds.

Portrayal of Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistani and Indian media

Portrayal of Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistani and Indian media

 Published 3 years ago:  This article analyzes how the Kartarpur Corridor is portrayed in Pakistani and Indian media, highlighting differing perspectives on religious tourism and concerns.

KP Assembly passes resolution against the ban on ARY News

KP Assembly passes resolution against the ban on ARY News

 Published 3 years ago:  The KP Assembly has condemned the ban on ARY News and called for the immediate restoration of its transmission following a court ruling.

Sami Ibrahim under fire for a derogatory comment

Sami Ibrahim under fire for a derogatory comment

 Published 3 years ago:  Sami Ibrahim faces backlash on social media for derogatory remarks about Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his comment on Imran Khan's disqualification.

Imran Riaz taken off air by Express News

Imran Riaz taken off air by Express News

 Published 3 years ago:  Imran Riaz Khan has been taken off air by Express News, raising concerns about freedom of speech in Pakistani media.

Status of minorities: perspective in Pakistani mainstream media

Status of minorities: perspective in Pakistani mainstream media

 Published 3 years ago:  The National Assembly organizes a minorities convention to honor minority leaders' contributions to Pakistan's progress and development.

PEMRA tells court it did not take down ARY

PEMRA tells court it did not take down ARY

 Published 3 years ago:  PEMRA informs the Sindh High Court it did not suspend ARY News transmission, placing responsibility on cable operators instead.

Imran Khan to government: stop 'terrorizing' journalists

Imran Khan to government: stop 'terrorizing' journalists

 Published 3 years ago:  Imran Khan warns against the ongoing terror tactics against journalists in Pakistan, stressing the importance of media freedom and expression.

Banning ARY would set a dangerous precedent: Dawn

Banning ARY would set a dangerous precedent: Dawn

 Published 3 years ago:  Dawn warns that banning ARY News could set a dangerous precedent for media freedom in Pakistan, jeopardizing jobs and constitutional rights.

Court suspends Interior Ministry's notification of canceling ARY NOC

Court suspends Interior Ministry's notification of canceling ARY NOC

 Published 3 years ago:  Sindh High Court suspends the Interior Ministry's order canceling ARY News' no-objection certificate amid concerns of operational legality.

Adil Abbasi reportedly quits ARY News

Adil Abbasi reportedly quits ARY News

 Published 3 years ago:  ARY News anchor Mohammad Adil Abbasi has reportedly resigned amid increased pressure and following the channel's recent shutdown.

Interior Ministry cancels NOC of ARY News

Interior Ministry cancels NOC of ARY News

 Published 3 years ago:  The Interior Ministry has canceled the no-objection certificate of ARY News, affecting thousands of media workers associated with the channel.

IRADA to support Women Journalists Association of Pakistan; MoU signed

IRADA to support Women Journalists Association of Pakistan; MoU signed

 Published 3 years ago:  IRADA signs MoU to support women's journalism in Pakistan, facilitating training and engagement for female journalists and marginalized voices.

Fereeha Idrees joins GNN TV

Fereeha Idrees joins GNN TV

 Published 3 years ago:  Prominent journalist Fereeha Idrees has joined GNN TV with her team, promising fearless journalism on her new show.

Fawad Chaudhry takes a swipe at Jang news editor

Fawad Chaudhry takes a swipe at Jang news editor

 Published 3 years ago:  Fawad Chaudhry criticizes Jang's misleading headline on Shahbaz Gill's sedition case, highlighting tensions between PTI and the news group.