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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'