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.
Nusrat Javeed commits blunder, apologizes
Published 5 years ago: Veteran journalist Nusrat Javeed has apologized for mistakenly mentioning senior PPP leader N. D. Khan as deceased in his Nawa-i-Waqt column. He clarified the error on Twitter and shared that N. D. Khan graciously accepted his apology.
Attorney general rejects Geo TV's reporting of his remarks
Published 5 years ago: His remarks in the Supreme Court were about Prime Minister Imran Khan
PFUJ pays tributes to Ahfaz ur Rehman, announces three-day mourning
Published 5 years ago: He was always at the forefront of any movement launched by PFUJ against military rulers and oppressive regimes, union leaders say
PFUJ condemns closure of AAP News
Published 5 years ago: The union calls for media workers to stay united to fight the seth mentality
AAP News shuts down
Published 5 years ago: The channel's chairman plans to start a new channel, according to an email to staff
PFUJ demands immediate arrest of journalist Aziz Memon's killers
Published 5 years ago: The union leaders urge the Sindh government to immediately constitute a judicial commission to probe the murder
Media workers salaries slashed in Thailand
Published 5 years ago: IFJ condemns the National Multimedia Group’s decision and urges the company to prioritize workers
Former APP journalist contracts coronavirus
Published 5 years ago: Three other media workers in Pakistan also reportedly tested positive earlier
Issues critical to people's lives get little space in news media: study
Published 5 years ago: The study by Society for Alternative Media and Research (SAMAR) was conducted over ten months from February to November 2019
Algeria jails journalist for 'concealment of equipment' during protests
Published 5 years ago: Sofiane Merakchi sentenced to eight months in prison
SAMDEN protests actions against Mir Shakil-ur-Rahman and The Wire
Published 5 years ago: The network describes the actions against Rahman and The Wire as "representative of a trend across the region"
Man accused of killing journalist Daniel Pearl to stay in prison
Published 5 years ago: The provincial Sindh government believes Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh’s release would endanger public security
IFJ campaign highlights Kashmir's ongoing internet controls
Published 5 years ago: IFJ urges the Indian government to immediately restore all communications to the Kashmir Valley
Iraqi regulator suspends Reuters' license for three months over COVID-19 report
Published 5 years ago: The news agency had reported that the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country are much higher than official statistics
PFUJ concerned over ruling in Daniel Pearl murder case
Published 5 years ago: The union leaders call for a review of the decision and ask the government to immediately file an appeal
Justice denied: CPJ disappointed over court decision in Daniel Pearl case
Published 5 years ago: The watchdog urges prosecutors to appeal the decision
IFJ expresses concern over journalist Sajid Hussain's disappearance in Sweden
Published 5 years ago: IFJ and others have urged the Swedish government to conduct a swift investigation
Court overturns Briton's death sentence for Daniel Pearl murder
Published 5 years ago: His defense lawyer says his client's sentence had been reduced to seven years in prison
Journalists visiting quarantine centers to get protective kits
Published 5 years ago: Special Assistant to Prime Minister, Firdous Ashiq Awan says steps being taken to ensure safety of journalists
IFJ, SEAJU concerned over authoritarian clampdown in Southeast Asia
Published 5 years ago: Both bodies call on the authorities and media houses to respect press freedoms and ensure the safety of journalists
Mexican journalists protest over colleague's murder
Published 5 years ago: Maria Elena Ferral was shot by two assailants on motorbikes when getting into her car
Iran bans printing of all newspapers citing spread of coronavirus
Published 5 years ago: The Committee to Protect Journalists expresses concern over the Iranian authorities’ decision
Myanmar editor faces life in prison for publishing interview with insurgent group
Published 5 years ago: Police arrested Ko Nay Lin, editor of the English and Burmese-language Voice of Myanmar news website from his home
Jang Group publisher Mir Javed-ur-Rahman passes away
Published 5 years ago: He died at a private hospital in Karachi following a battle with lunch cancer
PFUJ concerned over disappearance of Pakistani journalist Sajid Hussain in Sweden
Published 5 years ago: The union leaders demand that the Swedish government should work for his early recovery
All jailed journalists must be freed amid COVID-19 pandemic: CPJ
Published 5 years ago: At least 250 journalists are in jail because of their work
IFJ calls for dropping case against journalist Azhar-ul-Haq Wahid
Published 5 years ago: The journalist was released on bail after more than two months in jail for criticizing the government on social media
Jang Group journalists renew calls for Mir Shakil's release
Published 5 years ago: Some of them simply demand the release of the media mogul while others criticize the PTI government

