Media in Pakistan

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court said it cannot oversee the probe into journalist Arshad Sharif's killing in Kenya, a setback for media freedom.

 Published 5 months ago:  GNN sports reporter Zain Malik died after falling from a fourth floor while flying kites during Lahore's Basant; police say it was an accident.

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistani journalist Bilal Ghauri was detained at Karachi airport while leaving for Dhaka, but was later released. He said the incident was due to a technical error and that no institution was at fault.

 Published 5 months ago:  Veteran journalist Bilal Ghauri was arrested by immigration at Karachi airport after reportedly being placed on the Exit Control List, blocking his travel.

 Published 5 months ago:  Social media breaks news faster than television in Pakistan, with eyewitness posts and short videos appearing within minutes while TV channels take longer to verify and coordinate live coverage.

 Published 5 months ago:  A suicide blast at an Islamabad mosque killed dozens and injured many; Pakistani TV was criticized for airing festival entertainment rather than covering the attack.

 Published 5 months ago:  Dawn questions Pakistan's judiciary after UN concerns over convictions of lawyers, urging courts to apply laws and uphold free expression and fair trial rights.

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistan's top constitutional court closed Arshad Sharif's case under a Kenya MLA agreement, leaving his family and fellow journalists with unresolved grief.

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistan's Federal Constitutional Court dismissed its suo moto case into journalist Arshad Sharif's Oct. 23, 2022 killing in Kenya, saying it lacked jurisdiction.

 Published 5 months ago:  Press freedom in Pakistan and beyond is being eroded by laws, regulations and economic pressure that chill reporting, stifle dissent and erode free media.

 Published 5 months ago:  Senior Pakistani anchor Nasim Zehra was reportedly taken off air from Channel 24, prompting concern about pressure on broadcasters and a shrinking space for dissent.

 Published 5 months ago:  The Lahore High Court denied journalist Sohrab Barkat bail after an absconder finding, a procedural ruling with potential consequences for future legal relief.

 Published 5 months ago:  Lahore High Court denied bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in a third case, extending his detention amid disputes over absconder notices and prior travel permissions.

 Published 5 months ago:  January 2026 brought major developments in Pakistan media: journalist convictions, platform shutdowns and retirements, raising concerns about press freedom.

 Published 5 months ago:  January's media events in Pakistan included court rulings, regulatory actions, online censorship, and a broadcaster's exit, exposing pressure on press freedom.

 Published 5 months ago:  Islamabad High Court ordered the investigating officer to submit the forensic report on narcotics allegedly seized from journalist Matiullah Jan by Feb 9.

 Published 5 months ago:  The UN warned that convictions under Pakistan's PECA in a case involving two lawyers risked curbing free expression and urged respect for fair trial standards.

 Published 5 months ago:  The New York Times has named Elian Peltier as bureau chief for Pakistan and Afghanistan, making him the first correspondent based in Pakistan since 2013.

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistani and global journalists face rising mental health risks as threats, trauma and online harassment drive anxiety, PTSD and chronic distress.

 Published 5 months ago:  CPJ urged Pakistani authorities to stop targeting journalist Nadir Abbas Baloch, protect him, and end summons tied to reporting on human rights and blasphemy.

 Published 5 months ago:  Journalists and human rights activists called the 17-year sentences for two lawyers a grave blow to Pakistan's justice system and a threat to free expression.

 Published 5 months ago:  HRCP shared a video of comedian Ali Gul Pir reading PECA Section 26A, warning that the law's use has created a chilling effect on online speech and dissent.

 Published 5 months ago:  PEMRA issued a show-cause notice to Geo News over a Jan 24 episode, saying it gave biased commentary on a sub judice matter and is threatening legal action.

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistani journalists face 2026 amid mounting legal, economic and safety pressures that threaten independent newsrooms and curtail robust, nationwide reporting.

 Published 5 months ago:  A curated look at what journalists in Pakistan are reading right now, from press freedom reports and media trends to newsroom innovation and investigative journalism resources.

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistani journalists face restrictive laws, security threats, economic pressure and digital controls that limit reporting and access to information in 2026.

 Published 5 months ago:  Pakistan has blocked news site Lok Sujag; DigiMAP calls it state censorship, violating free expression, and demands its immediate restoration.

 Published 6 months ago:  An international inquiry finds Pakistan's handling of journalist murders marred by evidence mishandling, coerced witnesses and persistent impunity.