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.

Historic shame: Jang prints without editorial, critics call it a stain on journalism

Historic shame: Jang prints without editorial, critics call it a stain on journalism

 Published 3 months ago:  The Jang newspaper was published without an editorial for the first time in Urdu journalism history, drawing sharp criticism over press freedom, bias, and credibility.

Is Tayyab Baloch a victim or provoker? The Adiala Jail incident sparks fierce debate

Is Tayyab Baloch a victim or provoker? The Adiala Jail incident sparks fierce debate

 Published 3 months ago:  Journalists, politicians, and public figures react to Tayyab Baloch’s assault outside Adiala Jail, sparking debate over press freedom, accountability, and media ethics.

Journalist Tayyab Baloch assaulted outside Adiala Jail during Aleema Khan's media talk

Journalist Tayyab Baloch assaulted outside Adiala Jail during Aleema Khan's media talk

 Published 3 months ago:  Journalist Tayyab Baloch was allegedly assaulted by PTI supporters outside Adiala Jail during Aleema Khan’s media talk, raising concerns about journalist safety.

Shaheen Sehbai fires shots, Muhammad Malick hits back in online clash

Shaheen Sehbai fires shots, Muhammad Malick hits back in online clash

 Published 3 months ago:  Veteran journalists Shaheen Sehbai and Muhammad Malick clash on X over PML-N and the military, trading sharp words in a heated online battle.

BBC stands for...what now? Pakistan's most confusing media mix-up gets messier

BBC stands for...what now? Pakistan's most confusing media mix-up gets messier

 Published 3 months ago:  The BBC faces ongoing brand confusion in Pakistan as fake channels, such as Bhai Bhai Channel, misuse its name, while a legitimate newspaper also uses the BBC initials.

Egg attack on Aleema Khan sparks outrage among journalists and politicians

Egg attack on Aleema Khan sparks outrage among journalists and politicians

 Published 3 months ago:  Journalists and politicians strongly condemn the egg attack on Aleema Khan, the sister of Imran Khan, calling it a shameful act that worsens Pakistan’s political divide.

DawnNews anchor skips PTI mention after egg thrown at Aleema Khan

DawnNews anchor skips PTI mention after egg thrown at Aleema Khan

 Published 3 months ago:  A DawnNews anchor avoided naming PTI while reporting an egg attack on Aleema Khan in Rawalpindi. PEMRA has denied any ban on Imran Khan’s name.

Rizwan Razi apologizes after controversial V-log on Sindh triggers outrage

Rizwan Razi apologizes after controversial V-log on Sindh triggers outrage

 Published 3 months ago:  Journalist Razi Dada apologizes after a controversial V-log on Sindh sparked outrage. PTV terminated his contract as calls for accountability continue.

Punjab flood victim’s outburst on Geo News goes viral, sparks reactions

Punjab flood victim’s outburst on Geo News goes viral, sparks reactions

 Published 3 months ago:  A viral Geo News clip shows a Punjab flood victim using abusive words in frustration. The footage has sparked political debate, media controversy, and outrage.

PFUJ remembers Nisar Osmani: 31 years on, his legacy for press freedom lives on

PFUJ remembers Nisar Osmani: 31 years on, his legacy for press freedom lives on

 Published 3 months ago:  PFUJ honors legendary journalist Nisar Osmani on his 31st death anniversary, remembering his fearless fight for press freedom and democratic rights in Pakistan.

Bogus case registered in ongoing harassment of journalist Furqan Rao

Bogus case registered in ongoing harassment of journalist Furqan Rao

 Published 3 months ago:  IFJ and PFUJ condemn APP’s case against journalist Furqan Rao, calling it a political vendetta. Unions demand withdrawal of the FIR and an end to harassment.

Rizwan Razi’s record under scrutiny after PTV suspension

Rizwan Razi’s record under scrutiny after PTV suspension

 Published 3 months ago:  Rizwan Razi’s career has been marked by FIA summons, a 2019 arrest, controversial remarks, and his suspension this month from PTV over comments on Sindh.

Shocking remarks against Sindhis: PTV suspends Rizwan Razi

Shocking remarks against Sindhis: PTV suspends Rizwan Razi

 Published 3 months ago:  PTV suspends journalist Rizwan Razi after his derogatory remarks against the Sindh people spark outrage. Viral video triggers political backlash in Pakistan.

IFJ hails union victory as Abb Takk News forced to pay staff's unpaid salaries

IFJ hails union victory as Abb Takk News forced to pay staff's unpaid salaries

 Published 3 months ago:  Abb Takk News staff win unpaid salary battle as RIUJ, PFUJ & IFJ intervene. A landmark union victory for Pakistan’s journalists and labor rights.

Veteran journalist Munawar Naqvi passes away at 74

Veteran journalist Munawar Naqvi passes away at 74

 Published 3 months ago:  Veteran journalist Munawar Naqvi, Resident Editor of Financial Daily International and a respected figure in Pakistani print media, passed away at 74.

BBC intensifies fight against fake channels in Pakistan as 'Bhai Bhai Channel' pleads for YouTube revival

BBC intensifies fight against fake channels in Pakistan as 'Bhai Bhai Channel' pleads for YouTube revival

 Published 3 months ago:  BBC strikes down fake Pakistani channels misusing its brand. Bhai Bhai Channel pleads for YouTube and TikTok revival after trademark infringement and brand misuse crackdown.

Fake 'BBC Urdu News Punjab TV' responds: 'Our BBC means Bhai Bhai Channel'

Fake 'BBC Urdu News Punjab TV' responds: 'Our BBC means Bhai Bhai Channel'

 Published 3 months ago:  A fake channel in Pakistan, calling itself BBC Urdu News Punjab TV, says its BBC means Bhai Bhai Channel. BBC Urdu had earlier issued a warning.

Veteran journalist Anwar Raza joins Public News as host of Public Pulse

Veteran journalist Anwar Raza joins Public News as host of Public Pulse

 Published 3 months ago:  Veteran journalist Anwar Raza, ex-NPC president, who brings 25 years of experience, joins Public News as host of Public Pulse with Saad Rasul and Amna Sheikh.

BBC Urdu alerts audiences in Pakistan about unauthorized fake channel

BBC Urdu alerts audiences in Pakistan about unauthorized fake channel

 Published 3 months ago:  The BBC has disowned “BBC Urdu News Punjab TV,” warning it is unaffiliated. Audiences in Pakistan are urged to verify news only on official BBC platforms.

Khawar Ghumman rebukes Rizwan Razi over mockery of flood tragedy

Khawar Ghumman rebukes Rizwan Razi over mockery of flood tragedy

 Published 3 months ago:  Senior journalist Khawar Ghumman rebukes Rizwan Razi for mocking his flood-related tweet, highlighting personal losses in Sialkot’s Majra Kalan village.

Sohail Warraich denies AI-generated video targeting Field Marshal Asim Munir

Sohail Warraich denies AI-generated video targeting Field Marshal Asim Munir

 Published 3 months ago:  Sohail Warraich has denied a viral AI-generated video targeting Field Marshal Asim Munir as “fake and fabricated,” sparking debate on fake news in Pakistan.

PNP launches Letter of Excellence Awards to honor journalism interns

PNP launches Letter of Excellence Awards to honor journalism interns

 Published 3 months ago:  Press Network of Pakistan launches the PNP Letter of Excellence Awards to honor interns for impactful Letters to the Editor in national newspapers.

Key takeaways from the Sohail Warraich controversy and its fallout for Pakistani media

Key takeaways from the Sohail Warraich controversy and its fallout for Pakistani media

 Published 3 months ago:  Explore the key takeaways from the Sohail Warraich controversy, ISPR’s denial, his apology, and what it reveals about press freedom, credibility, and the future of journalism in Pakistan.

Islamabad High Court reserves judgment on petitions in Arshad Sharif murder case

Islamabad High Court reserves judgment on petitions in Arshad Sharif murder case

 Published 3 months ago:  Islamabad High Court reserves judgment on petitions by Hamid Mir and Javeria Siddique seeking a judicial commission into slain journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder.

RIUJ slams Abb Takk News over forced layoffs and unpaid salaries

RIUJ slams Abb Takk News over forced layoffs and unpaid salaries

 Published 4 months ago:  RIUJ condemns Abb Takk News for forced layoffs and unpaid salaries, accusing the channel of violating labor laws and minimum wage rules in Pakistan.

Sohail Warraich apologizes to politicians, journalists, and establishment in ‘I have no personal ego'

Sohail Warraich apologizes to politicians, journalists, and establishment in ‘I have no personal ego'

 Published 4 months ago:  In his column, 'I have no personal ego,' Sohail Warraich apologizes to politicians, journalists, and the establishment, reflecting on humility amid media controversy.

Sohail Warraich’s column reappears on Jang website after removal sparks controversy

Sohail Warraich’s column reappears on Jang website after removal sparks controversy

 Published 4 months ago:  Sohail Warraich’s column has reappeared on Jang’s website after its removal sparked controversy, reigniting debate over press freedom and censorship in Pakistan.

Vanishing online: The shocking removal of Sohail Warraich’s Jang column

Vanishing online: The shocking removal of Sohail Warraich’s Jang column

 Published 4 months ago:  Jang removed Sohail Warraich’s column online, in which he responded to criticism and defended his reporting amid a ‘fake news’ row. However, the column remains available in print.