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.
Veteran journalist Masood Ashar passes away
Published 4 years ago: Masood Ashar’s real name was Masood Ahmed Khan; he was born on February 10, 1931, in Rampur, Uttar Pradesh
Nadeem Malik refuses to appear before FIA
Published 4 years ago: FIA had asked Nadeem Malik to appear at its headquarters on July 6 with 'all relevant information, documents, and evidence'
Pakistan-England series to be broadcast through UK-based channel
Published 4 years ago: A crisis-like situation had emerged after the federal Cabinet refused to approve the telecast through an Indian network
RSF names Imran Khan among 37 'predators of press freedom'
Published 4 years ago: Reporters Without Borders describes prime minister as 'predator since taking offi
FIA summons Samaa presenter Nadeem Malik
Published 4 years ago: Nadeem Malik has been asked to appear with relevant information over his remarks on Arshad Malik's case during his show
Nawa-i-Waqt workers launch nationwide protests
Published 4 years ago: A large number of journalists participated in the Islamabad protest to show solidarity with Nawa-i-Waqt staff members
RISJA celebrates Sports Journalism Day
Published 4 years ago: Minister of State for Information Farrukh Habib praised the dedication of sports journalists in supporting athletes, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, at a function organized by the Rawalpindi-Islamabad Sports Journalists Association to celebrate International Sports Journalism Day.
PFUJ condemns Dawn for trying to remove permanent employees
Published 4 years ago: PFUJ says Dawn asked correspondents in Faisalabad and Multan to sign resignation documents so they could be rehired on contract
PFUJ concerned over Minister Fawad Chaudhry's statement
Published 4 years ago: The federal information and broadcasting minister said on TV that some journalists stage attacks for seeking political asylum abroad
PM Imran Khan's media talk during Naran visit censored
Published 4 years ago: One of the questions asked by journalists was about the compensation money promised to the victims of the October 5, 2008 earthquake
Islamabad High Court dismisses Asad Toor's petition
Published 4 years ago: The Islamabad High Court has asked the FIA to continue the investigation against Toor
Daily Times forced to take down story about governor Punjab's US visit
Published 4 years ago: The article criticized the lavish welcome given to Governor Punjab, Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, during his recent visit to the US
Hamid Mir terms Islamabad most dangerous city for journalists
Published 4 years ago: Writing for Bangladeshi newspaper Naya Diganta, Hamid Mir names several Pakistani journalists who were killed but their killers remain free
Govt pays off Rs700m in outstanding dues to media houses: minister
Published 4 years ago: Chaudhry Fawad says if media organizations still don’t pay salaries to journalists, it would be unfair
PFUJ hails Sindh Assembly for adoption of Journalist Protection Bill
Published 4 years ago: PFUJ appreciates the positive conduct and efforts of Sindh Assembly and Cabinet members
PFUJ seeks clarification from PM Khan over Gill's statement
Published 4 years ago: PFUJ expresses concern over Gill’s statement that PTI government would control current affairs programs on TV and finalize the list of guests
When satire sank two editors
Published 4 years ago: Muslim League government in Punjab promulgated the Public Safety Act, prompting a biting satire from Ibrahim Jalees titled Public Safety Razor
Women journalists demand gender audit in all media houses
Published 4 years ago: The protesters demand the government press media owners to pay all pending wages of women journalists and reinstate those who lost their jobs
Four fake journalists arrested in Jhang
Published 4 years ago: Saira Khizar Hayat, Mohammed Fayyaz, Abu Bakr and Liaquat Ali were imposing fines of Rs25,000 each on various local petrol pumps
IHC suspends FIA notice to journalist Bilal Ghauri
Published 4 years ago: The chief justice said the court has repeatedly pointed out that fundamental rights should be taken care of
Working journalists become party in Swat Press Club case
Published 4 years ago: The division bench of Peshawar High Court allowed the working journalists to become a party in the press club dispute case for hearing
Dutch female journalist arrested for helping Afghan refugee
Published 4 years ago: Ingeborg Beugel was arrested on 13 June accused of 'facilitating the illegal stay of a foreigner in Greece'
Sri Lankan female journalists start #MeToo campaign against sexual harassment
Published 4 years ago: Claims began after journalist Sarah Kellapatha tweeted that a male colleague threatened to rape her while working at an unnamed newspaper from 2010-17
FIA summons journalist Bilal Ghauri over YouTube videos
Published 4 years ago: The summons was issued in response to a complaint by Syed Abbas Mohiuddin, a former member of the Provincial Assembly of Attock
US seizes three dozen Iranian news websites
Published 4 years ago: US says 33 of the seized websites were used by Iranian Islamic Radio and Television Union for spreading propaganda and disinformation
Samaa TV bought by PTI leader: reports
Published 4 years ago: Muhammad Asim Naseer, a senior broadcast journalist says Samaa has been sold for Rs3.65 billion
Pakistan partners with Facebook to fight COVID misinformation
Published 4 years ago: Over 32 million people received authoritative information regarding COVID prevention and vaccination through social media messaging campaigns
Journalist Protection Bill submitted to KP Assembly
Published 4 years ago: PPP legislator Nighat Yasmin Orakzai has submitted the bill

