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 Asad Toor injured by unidentified assailants
Published 4 years ago: Journalist Asad Ali Toor was brutally attacked by unidentified men inside his Islamabad apartment. Toor sustained severe injuries and is undergoing treatment. The assailants questioned him about his funding sources before fleeing the scene.
Indian police visit Twitter office to serve notice about inquiry
Published 4 years ago: The matter relates to an investigation into Twitter's tagging of a post by a ruling party spokesman as "manipulated media"
Iran journalist Najaf Mehdipour imprisoned, no charges disclosed
Published 4 years ago: Mehdipour worked as the editor-in-chief of the Bakhter Zamin magazine, which was suspended in 2018
COVID-19 vaccination center inaugurated at NPC Pindi camp office
Published 4 years ago: Preventive steps essential for taking care of journalists and their families, says Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan
American editor detained in Myanmar
Published 4 years ago: Danny Fenster, a US citizen and managing editor of Frontier Myanmar, was detained at Yangon International Airport
Srinagar journalist gets death threats for COVID-19 funding report
Published 4 years ago: Raqib Hameed Naik reported organizations with ties to Hindu religious groups got COVID relief funding of $833,000
Government to grant industry status to media soon: Firdous
Published 4 years ago: 'Giving industry status to Pakistani media will solve many problems journalists face'
Media organizations alarmed by police harassment of journalists in Malaysia
Published 4 years ago: IFJ and NUJM call on the government to end the intimidation and threatening of media
Activists call for fresh probe into killings of Turkish journalists
Published 4 years ago: A mafia boss alleges a former minister was involved in the 1993 murder of Ugur Mumcu
Remembering legendary journalist Abdul Karim Abid
Published 4 years ago: He was the founding editor of weekly Akhbar-e-Jahan and edited many Urdu dailies
Webinar analyzes media coverage of Israeli aggression in Palestine
Published 4 years ago: Speakers believe media played a critical role in highlighting the miseries of Palestinian people
Meet some of Pakistan's talented female sports journalists
Published 4 years ago: Discover the remarkable journey of Pakistani women journalists in sports journalism. Despite challenges and gender bias, pioneers like Aalia Rasheed, Shazia Hasan, and Natasha Raheel are making their mark. Learn about their struggles, successes, and contributions to sports reporting.
Pakistani teen dies in TikTok fake suicide stunt gone wrong
Published 4 years ago: Hamidullah held a friend's pistol to his temple and pulled the trigger, unaware the gun was loaded
PFUJ welcomes Journalist Protection Bill
Published 4 years ago: The union urges the government to grant more powers to the commission
Journalist Protection Bill introduced in National Assembly
Published 4 years ago: Lal Chand, Parliamentary Secretary for Human Rights, introduces the bill
Pakistani-origin journalist guilty of deceitfully securing Princess Diana interview
Published 4 years ago: An investigation finds the journalist forged documents to obtain the interview
Modernization of PTV, Radio Pakistan soon: minister
Published 4 years ago: Pakistan Observer says in an editorial modernization of such state platforms is essential
NPC hosts webinar on Israeli aggression against Palestine
Published 4 years ago: Speakers call on the international community to unite and act against human rights violations
Journalist killed and photojournalist injured in new Israeli bombings
Published 4 years ago: Yusef Abu Hussein, a Palestinian radio presenter lost his life during the air raid
PFUJ-led protest rallies condemn Israeli atrocities in Palestine
Published 4 years ago: The union had asked its units to hold protest rallies across the country
Malaysian cartoonist Zunar investigated over criticism of state official
Published 4 years ago: Police question him about a cartoon that lampooned Kedah chief minister
Reuters launches Digital Journalism Course in Pakistan
Published 4 years ago: The course will help journalists improve news gathering, verification, and publishing skills
Journalist unions express solidarity with Palestinian media
Published 4 years ago: SEAJU says it views with concern reports of arrests and attacks on journalists
Appearance of Israeli parliamentarian on Pakistani channel angers viewers
Published 4 years ago: The Palestine Foundation in Pakistan records a strong protest
PFUJ to hold protests against Israeli attacks on media outlets
Published 4 years ago: The union says it stands shoulder to shoulder with the media in Palestine and its people
IFJ calls for holding Israel accountable for its crimes against journalists and civilians
Published 4 years ago: The call comes after a third building housing media was destroyed by Israeli bombs
DigiMAP announces interim cabinet
Published 4 years ago: Thirteen founding members established DigiMAP in November 2020 at Lahore
UNESCO, partners mark Press Freedom Day to Promote Information as a Public Good
Published 4 years ago: 'Credible information helps us realize our rights and promotes accountability and transparency'

