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.

Iran arrests two journalists

Iran arrests two journalists

 Published 5 years ago:  The Telegram channel had posted a cartoon mocking the country's leaders over their response to the coronavirus pandemic

Shibli Faraz appointed information minister; Asim Bajwa in, Firdous out

Shibli Faraz appointed information minister; Asim Bajwa in, Firdous out

 Published 5 years ago:  Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan removed as special assistant to prime minister on information and broadcasting

News channels asked to ensure safety of staff against coronavirus

News channels asked to ensure safety of staff against coronavirus

 Published 5 years ago:  The district administration says reporters and camerapersons are at serious risks and must take complete precautions and safety measures

 PFUJ condemns fake cases against journalists in Sindh

PFUJ condemns fake cases against journalists in Sindh

 Published 5 years ago:  The union says police are initiating cases at the behest of some politicians and powerful ministers

ARY closes Islamabad office after eight employees test positive for COVID-19

ARY closes Islamabad office after eight employees test positive for COVID-19

 Published 5 years ago:  All staff has been asked to stay at home, and every employee will undergo tests

Senior journalist Zafar Rasheed Bhatti dies of coronavirus

Senior journalist Zafar Rasheed Bhatti dies of coronavirus

 Published 5 years ago:  He had contracted the virus at the start of the month and was put on a ventilator

Editor-in-chief attacked in India

Editor-in-chief attacked in India

 Published 5 years ago:  The attackers allegedly hit the window of the journalist's car and threw paint over it

PFUJ concerned over government's tactics against regional papers

PFUJ concerned over government's tactics against regional papers

 Published 5 years ago:  The union fears thousands of media workers could lose jobs

APP offices sealed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

APP offices sealed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

 Published 5 years ago:  The management tells all staff members to work from home

FN welcomes move to challenge the verdict in Daniel Pearl case

FN welcomes move to challenge the verdict in Daniel Pearl case

 Published 5 years ago:  Sindh Prosecutor General Dr. Fiaz Shah moved the appeal before the top court

Cricket commentator A R Zaidi passes away

Cricket commentator A R Zaidi passes away

 Published 5 years ago:  He had retired from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting two years ago

Nadeem Malik says he and his team test negative for coronavirus

Nadeem Malik says he and his team test negative for coronavirus

 Published 5 years ago:  The team underwent tests after Faisal Edhi appeared in his program and later tested positive for the virus

92 News Media Group set to launch Balochistan Times

92 News Media Group set to launch Balochistan Times

 Published 5 years ago:  The newspaper will have 16 pages with its headquarters in Islamabad

Politician charges media under Digital Security Act in Bangladesh

Politician charges media under Digital Security Act in Bangladesh

 Published 5 years ago:  Case filed against Toufique Imrose Khalidi, Editor-in-Chief of bdnews24.com, and Mohiuddin Sarker, acting editor of jagonews24.com

Over 50 journalists test positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai

Over 50 journalists test positive for COVID-19 in Mumbai

 Published 5 years ago:  The journalists include news reporters, camera operators of news channels, and photojournalists

Police probe two journalists in Indian-occupied Kashmir

Police probe two journalists in Indian-occupied Kashmir

 Published 5 years ago:  CPJ says Masrat Zahra and Peerzada Ashiq should be free to report on events in Jammu and Kashmir without facing harassment from local authorities

  Facebook and Google to pay for media content in Australia

Facebook and Google to pay for media content in Australia

 Published 5 years ago:  The government will introduce a law for a mandatory code requiring digital aggregators to negotiate with news outlets for using their content.

KhUJ condemns arrest of journalist in Mardan

KhUJ condemns arrest of journalist in Mardan

 Published 5 years ago:  The union condemns the torture and maltreatment of Lutfullah Lutaf

G News bureau chief arrested for covering lockdown violations

G News bureau chief arrested for covering lockdown violations

 Published 5 years ago:  The journalist was making footage of the lockdown violations, exposing the provincial government's failure to control the spread of coronavirus.

Sixth anniversary of attack on Hamid Mir, findings of judicial commission still awaited

Sixth anniversary of attack on Hamid Mir, findings of judicial commission still awaited

 Published 5 years ago:  Gunmen had attacked Mir after he arrived in Karachi from Islamabad on April 19, 2014.

 AEMEND concerned over closure of news channel, pay cuts in media houses

AEMEND concerned over closure of news channel, pay cuts in media houses

 Published 5 years ago:  The association says it is the responsibility of the state to protect the people's right to information and interests of those working in the media

Submissions open for AIPS Media Awards 2020

Submissions open for AIPS Media Awards 2020

 Published 5 years ago:  The AIPS Sport Media Award is the global prize for best sport storytellers across all platforms

Trump's attacks on the credibility of the press are dangerously effective

Trump's attacks on the credibility of the press are dangerously effective

 Published 5 years ago:  A report says the president's attacks on the media have had an impact; they have undermined public trust in journalism as an institution

 Thousands protest against the treatment of The Wire editor in India

Thousands protest against the treatment of The Wire editor in India

 Published 5 years ago:  The UP government has filed criminal charges under FIR against editor Siddharth Varadarajan for his alleged 'defamatory' comments against CM Yogi Adityanath

Veteran journalist Shahid-ur-Rehman passes away

Veteran journalist Shahid-ur-Rehman passes away

 Published 5 years ago:  journalist, shahid-ur-rehman, nasir zaidi, shahzada zulfiqar, koyodo, pfuj, who own pakistan

Hassan Sardar joins 23 News as managing director

Hassan Sardar joins 23 News as managing director

 Published 5 years ago:  He will work out of the headquarters in Karachi and drive new initiatives for the soon-to-be-launched network

Malaysia implements 'stern action' against online media

Malaysia implements 'stern action' against online media

 Published 5 years ago:  Minister says they have been reading a lot of news in online media portals that publish incorrect and untrue news

PFUJ condemns usurping of employees' gratuity and dues by Business Recorder

PFUJ condemns usurping of employees' gratuity and dues by Business Recorder

 Published 5 years ago:  The union leaders say the management's decision was inhumane and could not be ignored