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.

Journalist Amir Mir withdraws petition

Journalist Amir Mir withdraws petition

 Published 4 years ago:  Amir Mir says he would not be able to get justice because of the 'invisible' elements using FIA to intimidate, harass, and arrest him

Shahbaz Sharif meets representatives of media organizations

Shahbaz Sharif meets representatives of media organizations

 Published 4 years ago:   The representatives of All Pakistan Newspaper Society, Council of Pakistan Newspaper Editors, and others attended the meeting

Pakistani journalist missing since Kabul airport blasts

Pakistani journalist missing since Kabul airport blasts

 Published 4 years ago:  Muhammad Iqbal Mengal, a reporter with 92 News, is suspected of being detained by Taliban militants following the Kabul airport bombing

Pakistan demands The Times clarification over Taliban story

Pakistan demands The Times clarification over Taliban story

 Published 4 years ago:  Pakistan says The Times story wrongly interprets the viewpoint of National Security Adviser Dr. Moeed Yusuf

Bajaur hosts media training workshop

Bajaur hosts media training workshop

 Published 4 years ago:  The workshop mainly focused on digital and physical security

TV reporter Chand Nawab's viral video clip presented for auction

TV reporter Chand Nawab's viral video clip presented for auction

 Published 4 years ago:  Chand Nawab's original viral clip has been put up for online auction as an non-fungible token on a Foundation App website

Holding government accountable for Pakistan's media woes

Holding government accountable for Pakistan's media woes

 Published 4 years ago:  Never before has Pakistan's media industry come across such challenges as it confronts right now

Parliamentary Reporters Association office-bearers take oath

Parliamentary Reporters Association office-bearers take oath

 Published 4 years ago:  Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani hopes the elected PRA journalists will fulfill their responsibilities in a professional manner

7th death anniversary: Remembering Irshad Mastoi and his two colleagues

7th death anniversary: Remembering Irshad Mastoi and his two colleagues

 Published 4 years ago:  Two armed men with 9mm pistols barged into the office of Online and shot Irshad Mastoi and his two colleagues on August 28, 2014

Two journalists among those killed in Kabul airport bombing

Two journalists among those killed in Kabul airport bombing

 Published 4 years ago:  The IFJ and its affiliates have logged more than 2,000 requests for assistance from media workers trying to flee Afghanistan

Chairman Senate assures support to journalists over PMDA

Chairman Senate assures support to journalists over PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  Sadiq Sanjrani asks reporters to withdraw their protest call against the proposed PMDA and calls for mutual consultation and negotiations

Government employees barred from using social media platforms

Government employees barred from using social media platforms

 Published 4 years ago:  An Establishment Division notification says no government servant can have a presence on any social media platform except with prior permission

Court orders quashing of FIR against Srinagar journalist

Court orders quashing of FIR against Srinagar journalist

 Published 4 years ago:  The court rules that registration of an FIR against a journalist is an attack on press freedom and abuse of power by police

SCBA to back journalists' sit-in outside Parliament

SCBA to back journalists' sit-in outside Parliament

 Published 4 years ago:  SCBA President Abdul Latif Afridi assures full support to Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists

Ministry's report says national media transformed with digital interventions

Ministry's report says national media transformed with digital interventions

 Published 4 years ago:  The Ministry of Information's performance report says government's steps have led to improvement in the overall working of the media industry

Journalists discuss the future of digital journalism

Journalists discuss the future of digital journalism

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalists say independent and responsible digital news platforms are the future of journalism in Pakistan

Former executive director of APP Abdul Ghani Chaudhry passes away

Former executive director of APP Abdul Ghani Chaudhry passes away

 Published 4 years ago:  Abdul Ghani Chaudhry started his career from the Pakistan Times and later joined APP in 1964

CFWIJ helps 70 journalists and families to evacuate from Afghanistan

CFWIJ helps 70 journalists and families to evacuate from Afghanistan

 Published 4 years ago:  The CFWIJ is hard at work helping reporters most in danger out of Afghanistan amid the Taliban takeover

Detained Pakistani journalist returns from Afghanistan

Detained Pakistani journalist returns from Afghanistan

 Published 4 years ago:  Mateen Khan of Khyber News was arrested along with his cameraperson Muhammad Ali while covering events in Kandahar

Underpayment and sacking of journalists on the rise in Pakistan

Underpayment and sacking of journalists on the rise in Pakistan

 Published 4 years ago:  IFJ studies indicate large-scale forced dismissals of journalists and non-payment of arrears is increasing in Pakistan

Taliban beat up Afghan reporter in Kabul

Taliban beat up Afghan reporter in Kabul

 Published 4 years ago:  Journalist Ziar Khan Yaad says Taliban beat him, took his cameras, technical equipment, and mobile phone

Pakistani journalist Mateen Khan, cameraperson arrested in Kandahar

Pakistani journalist Mateen Khan, cameraperson arrested in Kandahar

 Published 4 years ago:  Taliban confirm the arrest of Pakistani media crew in Kandahar for covering without permission

Pakistan terms HRW report on PMDA fabricated, misleading

Pakistan terms HRW report on PMDA fabricated, misleading

 Published 4 years ago:  Pakistan says it is unfortunate Human Rights Watch did not bother to find out the real facts on PMDA from the relevant government office

HRW criticizes Pakistan government seeking new powers to control media

HRW criticizes Pakistan government seeking new powers to control media

 Published 4 years ago:  HRW says the proposed legislation would bolster the powers of the Pakistan government to censor and restrict the media

PFUJ rejects ministers' statements about PMDA

PFUJ rejects ministers' statements about PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  PFUJ says ministers who are supposed to promote freedom of the press and free speech and expression had become a source of fake news

Government to hold a debate for social media regulations

Government to hold a debate for social media regulations

 Published 4 years ago:  Government will invite people from different sectors to discuss social media trends and seek guidance on what social media regulations to have

Media organizations call for the safe evacuation of journalists from Afghanistan

Media organizations call for the safe evacuation of journalists from Afghanistan

 Published 4 years ago:  Media organizations have asked the G7 countries to play their due role in evacuating journalists from Afghanistan

Information minister interacts with digital broadcasters regarding PMDA

Information minister interacts with digital broadcasters regarding PMDA

 Published 4 years ago:  The minister says there is no provision for criminal liability in the proposed PMDA, but it has the authority to impose a fine of up to Rs250m