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 Aasif Sultan completes three years in Indian jail
Published 4 years ago: Sultan had written on Burhan Wani, a popular youth leader whose martyrdom in 2016 by the Indian forces sparked a major uprising in Kashmir
Moeed Pirzada claims his tweet about hijab was satire
Published 4 years ago: Moeed Pirzada, after being criticized for his comment on social media, claimed that it was satire
Hamid Mir writes against PMDA in Washington Post
Published 4 years ago: Hamid Mir asks why does Imran Khan need a new regulatory body for the media, and why is the journalistic community so united against it
Supreme Court issues notice to AGP, others in journalists' complaint case
Published 4 years ago: A five-member bench hearing the case holds in abeyance the order of a division bench on an application about journalists' complaints
Taliban to establish a media committee
Published 4 years ago: The committee will resolve the issues that journalists currently face in Afghanistan
Taliban raid Enikaas TV head's home
Published 4 years ago: Taliban militants raided the home of Zalmai Lotfi, searched for him, and took away his car and office equipment
Prime Minister briefed on evacuation of journalists from Afghanistan
Published 4 years ago: Minister Fawad Chaudhry says a special cell has been set up to process journalists' visa applications promptly
Supreme Court asks PEMRA to explain its role for press freedom
Published 4 years ago:
PMDA to take the country back to Gen Zia era: The News
Published 4 years ago: The News says PMDA is yet another attempt to wield complete control over the mainstream private media and to silence independent voices on social media
SC summons interior secretary, DG FIA, and police chief over harassment of journalists
Published 4 years ago: The court wants to hear the government's version on the rising incidents of harassment of journalists
Panic and fear amongst Afghanistan's media community: IFJ
Published 4 years ago: It is an incredibly challenging time for media workers, says IFJ official coordinating the emergency response to the situation in Afghanistan
Taliban take two female state TV anchors off-air, beat two journalists
Published 4 years ago: Taliban barred at least two female journalists from their jobs at Radio Television Afghanistan and attacked two members of the press
Taliban spokesperson calls BBC News presenter during live transmission
Published 4 years ago: Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen called BBC's Yalda Hakim on air to discuss the group's future goals
IFJ calls for evacuation of media workers in Afghanistan
Published 4 years ago: Taliban have searched homes of three employees of German public broadcaster Deutsche Welle and a freelance journalist and interpreter
US blogger Cynthia Ritchie found unconscious in her Islamabad flat
Published 4 years ago: Doctors treating Cynthia Ritchie at Polyclinic Hospital say they were waiting for a medical report before commenting any further on the matter
American media urge President Biden to support Afghan journalists
Published 4 years ago: Washington Post, New York Times, and Wall Street Journal call for support to Afghan journalists working for the US media organizations
Attempt to muzzle media, public interest journalism through PMDA rejected
Published 4 years ago: Stakeholders says they would oppose the proposed creation of PMDA from becoming the new headquarters of censorship in the country
Srinagar Police thrash journalists covering Moharram processions
Published 4 years ago: Sajad Hameed, a photojournalist with the Free Press Journal, was one of the reporters at the receiving end of the police violence in Sringar
Hamid Mir calls for protection of female journalists in Afghanistan
Published 4 years ago: Hamid Mir says it is the responsibility of Taliban to provide female journalists physical security and also allow them to work
CPJ lauds Pakistan for evacuation of journalists from Afghanistan
Published 4 years ago: CPJ's Steven Butler praises Pakistan's role in evacuating journalists from Afghanistan during a telephonic talk with minister Fawad Chaudhry
Dawn urges civil society to raise voice against PMDA
Published 4 years ago: Dawn newspaper urges civil society to also raise its voice against the PMDA and help build pressure to scuttle the move
PFUJ criticizes information minister's misleading statements
Published 4 years ago: PFUJ says information minister's misleading statements supporting PMDA damaging his credibility and that of the government
Sindh High Court declares suspension of TV licenses illegal
Published 4 years ago: The ruling comes after the Pakistan Broadcasters Association filed a petition
Journalist Kashif Hussain murdered in Hafizabad
Published 4 years ago: Pakistani journalist Kashif Hussain was brutally murdered in Hafizabad district, sparking protests. The IFJ and PFUJ call on authorities to investigate and arrest the culprit to ensure journalistic safety in Pakistan.
Tribal journalist Gohar Mehsud assaulted outside National Press Club
Published 4 years ago: Tribal journalist Gohar Mehsud was assaulted outside the National Press Club in Islamabad. While the attacker was arrested, journalists and the public demand greater safety and accountability for media professionals.
10th death anniversary of Baloch journalist Munir Shakir observed
Published 4 years ago: Journalist Munir Shakir was shot dead on 14th August 2011 in Khuzdar after covering a protest organized by a Baloch separatist group.
Vehari Press Club protests arrest of camerapersons
Published 4 years ago: Camerapersons Usman Rana and Shafqat were to covering a protest when local police detained them.
Pakistan relaxes visa policy for stranded journalists in Afghanistan
Published 4 years ago: Pakistan says it will issue visas to stranded journalists in Afghanistan on a priority

