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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Published 5 years ago: The union fears thousands of media workers could lose jobs
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
Published 5 years ago: Sindh Prosecutor General Dr. Fiaz Shah moved the appeal before the top court
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
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
Published 5 years ago: The newspaper will have 16 pages with its headquarters in Islamabad
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
Published 5 years ago: The journalists include news reporters, camera operators of news channels, and photojournalists
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
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
Published 5 years ago: The union condemns the torture and maltreatment of Lutfullah Lutaf
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Published 5 years ago: The union leaders say the management's decision was inhumane and could not be ignored

