Media in Pakistan

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Samaa TV producer killed in Karachi

Samaa TV producer killed in Karachi

 Published 3 years ago:  Athar Mateen, a senior producer at Samaa TV, was tragically shot dead during a robbery in North Nazimabad, Karachi. Sindh's authorities and Prime Minister Imran Khan condemned the incident, calling for a thorough investigation to bring the culprits to justice.

Editor Ghulam Akbar passes away

Editor Ghulam Akbar passes away

 Published 3 years ago:  

FIA arrests journalist Mohsin Baig during house raid

FIA arrests journalist Mohsin Baig during house raid

 Published 3 years ago:  FIA arrests journalist Mohsin Jamil Baig after Islamabad raid over alleged cybercrime violations. The incident followed Murad Saeed's complaint under PECA 2016. Details on the confrontation and charges.

Chevening Mentoring Scheme for Pakistani journalists

Chevening Mentoring Scheme for Pakistani journalists

 Published 3 years ago:  The British High Commission's three-month program targets women and minorities working for media outlets or freelance journalists

ARY host Iqrar ul Hassan reportedly tortured by security officials

ARY host Iqrar ul Hassan reportedly tortured by security officials

 Published 3 years ago:   ARY News host Iqrar ul Hassan was allegedly tortured by security officials in Karachi after exposing an IB inspector's corruption. Hospitalized in critical condition—details on the attack and media freedom concerns.

CEJ appoints Amber Rahim Shamsi as its new director

CEJ appoints Amber Rahim Shamsi as its new director

 Published 3 years ago:  Amber Rahim Shamsi, the new CEJ director has wide-ranging experience in television, radio, online, and the print media

Fahd Husain quits as resident editor of Dawn

Fahd Husain quits as resident editor of Dawn

 Published 3 years ago:  Fahd Husain who had joined Dawn in 2019, now plans to venture into independent projects