Media in Pakistan

 Published 7 months ago:  Press freedom in Pakistan deteriorates as journalists face intimidation, arrests, and economic pressure, raising concerns for democracy.

 Published 7 months ago:  Matiullah Jan criticizes journalist unions in Pakistan for their ties with authorities and calls for reform at a national conference in Islamabad.

 Published 7 months ago:  Information Minister Attaullah Tarar said the government allocated Rs86 crore in ads to Dawn Media Group over 13 months and is ready to publish the allocation data.

 Published 7 months ago:  Islamabad court grants post-arrest bail to journalist Sohrab Barkat in a case linked to controversial online content and social media posts.

 Published 7 months ago:  Stephen Webb, cofounder of JournalismPakistan, releases Dusk, a memoir intertwining poetry and memory against the backdrop of Punjab's villages.

 Published 7 months ago:  PTI has officially declared a boycott of certain prominent TV anchors and their talk shows, citing concerns over media bias.

 Published 7 months ago:  Pakistan will launch the BEEP secure messaging app for public sector employees by June 2026, offering end-to-end encryption for communications.

 Published 7 months ago:  GTV News designates Gharidah Farooqi as vice president, acknowledging her noteworthy contributions to journalism and the channel's mission.

 Published 7 months ago:  The Islamabad Anti-Terrorism Court has reserved its decision on Matiullah Jan's plea to dismiss narcotics charges against him amid legal challenges.

 Published 7 months ago:  Javeria Siddique, widow of journalist Arshad Sharif, reports increased harassment in Islamabad as she seeks justice for her husband's 2022 murder.

 Published 7 months ago:  HRCP warns that the ban on government ads to Dawn threatens press freedom in Pakistan amidst growing economic pressure on media outlets.

 Published 7 months ago:  Pakistan's Dawn Media Group faces an unannounced advertising ban, raising serious concerns about media freedom and public access to information.

 Published 7 months ago:  PFUJ has expressed concern over the government's advertising ban on Dawn Media Group, viewing it as a threat to press freedom.

 Published 7 months ago:  Media organizations condemn the government's ad ban on Dawn Media Group, warning it threatens press freedom and independent journalism.

 Published 7 months ago:  RT India has deleted a viral video showing Shahbaz Sharif waiting to meet Putin, acknowledging it misrepresented the situation in Turkmenistan.

 Published 7 months ago:  The future of Dawn Media Group is uncertain as closures and government interference raise serious concerns for independent journalism in Pakistan.

 Published 7 months ago:  Veteran journalists and activists demand the quashing of non-bailable warrants against Imaan Mazari and Hadi Ali Chattha for alleged misuse of cybercrime laws.

 Published 7 months ago:  Balochistan's media paradox reveals Rs524 million in ads for newspapers with minimal readership, highlighting a troubling journalism landscape.

 Published 7 months ago:  Pakistan Railways offers fare concessions for journalists, their families, and senior citizens, providing significant financial support.

 Published 7 months ago:  PEMRA has referred an episode of Aaj News' Spotlight program to the Council of Complaints for airing unverified allegations against state institutions.

 Published 7 months ago:  DawnNews.tv's closure raises concerns over job security for media workers in Pakistan amid a backdrop of declining revenue and industry cutbacks.

 Published 7 months ago:  Foreign broadcasters favor India over Pakistan due to its market size, regulatory flexibility, and strong demand for international news.

 Published 7 months ago:  MQM lawmaker Sabir Qaimkhani apologized after mistakenly announcing Moin Khan's death in the Sindh Assembly, as the Speaker clarified he is alive.

 Published 7 months ago:  Pakistani journalist Wajid Ali wins a climate change reporting contest for highlighting the vulnerabilities of street workers amidst climate challenges.

 Published 7 months ago:  Yalda Hakim alerts about a deepfake video falsely linking Aleema Khan to a war discussion, which was never part of their interview.

 Published 7 months ago:  Pakistan establishes a commission to protect journalists and media workers, aiming to enhance press freedom and address safety concerns.

 Published 7 months ago:  Hamid Mir defends press freedom amid criticism over his support for detained journalist Sohrab Barkat, linking it to media pressures in Pakistan.

 Published 7 months ago:  Hamid Mir defends detained journalist Sohrab Barkat, questioning state actions and highlighting international concern over press freedom.