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.

Srinagar journalist arrested

Srinagar journalist arrested

 Published 4 years ago:  An Indian police officer tells media that journalist Manan was part of a 'conspiracy orchestrated in Pakistan'

Pakistan ranked 9th on CPJ Global Impunity Index

Pakistan ranked 9th on CPJ Global Impunity Index

 Published 4 years ago:  CPJ Global Impunity Index highlights countries where journalists are killed and governments cannot arrest their murderers

PTV takes Shoaib Akhtar, Dr. Nauman Niaz off air

PTV takes Shoaib Akhtar, Dr. Nauman Niaz off air

 Published 4 years ago:  PTV inquiry committee says both will not participate in any PTV program until all the facts become clear

 Shoaib Akhtar refuses to appear before inquiry committee

Shoaib Akhtar refuses to appear before inquiry committee

 Published 4 years ago:  Shoaib Akhtar says the inquiry committee could easily decide after watching the videos of the altercation

PMLN's Nasir Butt wins defamation suit against ARY News in UK

PMLN's Nasir Butt wins defamation suit against ARY News in UK

 Published 4 years ago:  The ARY broadcaster had called Nasir Butt a 'killer, organised criminal, blackmailer, and gangster'

PEMRA action an attack on press freedom, says Sami Ibrahim

PEMRA action an attack on press freedom, says Sami Ibrahim

 Published 4 years ago:  Sami Ibrahim, president and managing director of BOL News, terms the PEMRA order an attack on press freedom

Regulatory repression, attacks on online speech hurt digital media freedoms: IRADA report

Regulatory repression, attacks on online speech hurt digital media freedoms: IRADA report

 Published 4 years ago:  IRADA report says Pakistani journalists were consistently targeted with abuse, harassment, and coordinated campaigns on social media

PFUJ condemns suspension of BOL News transmission by PEMRA

PFUJ condemns suspension of BOL News transmission by PEMRA

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ terms PEMRA action against BOL News 'illegal, unlawful, and without any jurisdiction'

Shoaib Akhtar resigns from PTV Sports during live transmission

Shoaib Akhtar resigns from PTV Sports during live transmission

 Published 4 years ago:  Former Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Akhtar resigned live on PTV Sports after a heated spat with host Dr. Nauman Niaz. The incident occurred during the show "Game On Hai" following Pakistan's victory over New Zealand in the T20 World Cup. The resignation and subsequent walk-off went viral.

Committee to investigate Dr. Niaz-Shoaib Akhtar spat

Committee to investigate Dr. Niaz-Shoaib Akhtar spat

 Published 4 years ago:  The committee will study the exchange between Dr. Nauman Niaz and Shoaib Akhtar, both off-air and on-air

Dawn slams PTI over harassment of female journalists

Dawn slams PTI over harassment of female journalists

 Published 4 years ago:  Dawn says the PTI government's hostility towards the media and its intolerance for dissent is well known

Free Press Unlimited announces nominees for journalism awards

Free Press Unlimited announces nominees for journalism awards

 Published 4 years ago:  The award categories are The Most Resilient Journalist Award and Newcomer of The Year Hans Verploeg Award

Afghan journalist beaten by Taliban at Torkham

Afghan journalist beaten by Taliban at Torkham

 Published 4 years ago:  Reporter Sedaqat Ghorzang claims Taliban beat him, threw his camera and equipment, and broke his cellphone

PFUJ demands judicial probe for phone tapping of journalists

PFUJ demands judicial probe for phone tapping of journalists

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ believes if telephone calls of Asma Sherazi were being tapped, those of other journalists were also being monitored

Journalist bodies demand action against Shahbaz Gill

Journalist bodies demand action against Shahbaz Gill

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalists bodies demand arrest of of prime minister's spokesperson and special assistant Shahbaz Gill

DawnNews bars staff from running YouTube channels

DawnNews bars staff from running YouTube channels

 Published 4 years ago:  DawnNews TV has issued guidelines banning staff from running YouTube channels or contributing to other publications

Dawn goes wrong

Dawn goes wrong

 Published 4 years ago:  Dawn publishes a photo of former AJK Prime Minister Sardar Yaqoob instead of Sardar Muhammad Yaqoob who passed away

The News criticizes government for bullying Asma Shirazi

The News criticizes government for bullying Asma Shirazi

 Published 4 years ago:  The News says the vicious attacks and character assassination of Asma Shirazi should be unacceptable in any civilized society

UK libel cases should be edifying for PTI: Dawn

UK libel cases should be edifying for PTI: Dawn

 Published 4 years ago:  Dawn says the outcome of two libel cases in England should be edifying for PTI if it chooses to learn from it

PFUJ warns Gill of severe consequences of intimidating Asma Sherazi

PFUJ warns Gill of severe consequences of intimidating Asma Sherazi

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ says Shehbaz Gill Gill leveled unfounded, uncalled-for, and unethical allegations against Asma Shirazi

PFUJ calls for legal action against those harassing Asma Sherazi

PFUJ calls for legal action against those harassing Asma Sherazi

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ calls for PTI to take immediate steps to stop online attacks against female journalists dispensing their professional responsibilities

ARY's Arshad Sharif says no apology to Ishaq Dar

ARY's Arshad Sharif says no apology to Ishaq Dar

 Published 4 years ago:  Arshad Sharif claims neither he, nor ARY, nor the team has apologized to Ishaq Dar

Journalists condemn PTI for trolling Asma Shirazi

Journalists condemn PTI for trolling Asma Shirazi

 Published 4 years ago:  The trolling of Asma Shirazi began after she hinted that superstitions and magical practices influence the Prime Minister House's decisions

Ishaq Dar wins defamation suit against ARY in UK

Ishaq Dar wins defamation suit against ARY in UK

 Published 4 years ago:  Ishaq Dar had sued ARY which operates under the company name New Vision Television (NVTV) in UK and Europe

Kamal Siddiqi says goodbye to CEJ

Kamal Siddiqi says goodbye to CEJ

 Published 4 years ago:  Kamal Siddiqi, a former editor of Express Tribune, worked at the CEJ for five-and-a-half-years

Facebook to count journalists as involuntary public figures

Facebook to count journalists as involuntary public figures

 Published 4 years ago:  Facebook is changing its approach on the harassment of journalists and human rights defenders