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.

RIUJ distributes Eid gifts among women journalists

RIUJ distributes Eid gifts among women journalists

 Published 6 years ago:  The RIUJ distributed Eid gifts to women journalists in Islamabad, honoring their contributions to journalism during an event at the National Press Club.

APP journalist Ijaz Ahmed attacked, injured in Peshawar

APP journalist Ijaz Ahmed attacked, injured in Peshawar

 Published 6 years ago:  Ijaz Ahmed Khan, a senior journalist of APP, was attacked and injured in Peshawar by two unknown assailants on the Peshawar-Charsadda Road.

How an office boy at The News rose to become an investigative reporter

How an office boy at The News rose to become an investigative reporter

 Published 6 years ago:  Sher Ali Khalti's journey from office boy to investigative reporter at The News showcases resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

APNS calls on prime minister to rescue regional press

APNS calls on prime minister to rescue regional press

 Published 6 years ago:  APNS urges Prime Minister Imran Khan to support the struggling regional press, crucial for grassroots communication and journalism talent development.

Lahore Press Club urges Malik Riaz to pay dues of former AAP employees

Lahore Press Club urges Malik Riaz to pay dues of former AAP employees

 Published 6 years ago:  Lahore Press Club urges Malik Riaz to pay former AAP News employees their dues before Eid and warns of protests if payments are not made.

Journalist announces self-immolation over unpaid dues

Journalist announces self-immolation over unpaid dues

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Ameen Khan Rajput plans to self-immolate over unpaid dues, highlighting severe financial distress caused by his employer's negligence.

KhUJ condemns harassment of journalist Jamshed Baghwan

KhUJ condemns harassment of journalist Jamshed Baghwan

 Published 6 years ago:  Khyber Union of Journalists condemns the harassment of Express News journalist Jamshed Baghwan and demands action against the attackers.

Express News bureau chief Jamshed Baghwan harassed by unknown men

Express News bureau chief Jamshed Baghwan harassed by unknown men

 Published 6 years ago:  Jamshed Baghwan, Express News Peshawar bureau chief, was harassed by unidentified men outside the traffic police headquarters in Peshawar.

Parhlo apologizes to Samaa TV producer

Parhlo apologizes to Samaa TV producer

 Published 6 years ago:  Parhlo has issued an apology to Samaa TV producer Uneeza Fatima for publishing a misleading story regarding an acid attack.

PFUJ condemns bullet throwing at sit-in for MSR's release

PFUJ condemns bullet throwing at sit-in for MSR's release

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ condemns the bullet-throwing incident at a sit-in for the release of Mir Shakil-ur-Rehman, emphasizing the need for media freedom.

Cyril Almeida calls Haroon Rasheed a 'clown'

Cyril Almeida calls Haroon Rasheed a 'clown'

 Published 6 years ago:  Cyril Almeida criticized Haroon Rasheed, calling him a 'clown' for his claims about Nawaz Sharif's departure from Pakistan with $500 million.

Journalist Wasat Ullah Khan recovering from heart surgery

Journalist Wasat Ullah Khan recovering from heart surgery

 Published 6 years ago:  Journalist Wasat Ullah Khan is recovering after successful open heart surgery, with many well-wishers hoping for his swift return to journalism.

Journalist's son injured in attack in Panjgur

Journalist's son injured in attack in Panjgur

 Published 6 years ago:  Sartaj Waheed Baloch, son of journalist Abdul Waheed Baloch, was injured in a gun attack in Panjgur, Balochistan, on Friday.

PFUJ says fight for press freedom and journalists' rights to continue

PFUJ says fight for press freedom and journalists' rights to continue

 Published 6 years ago:  PFUJ reiterates commitment to combating oppression and advocating for press freedom and journalists' rights in Pakistan.

Twitter allows employees to work from home 'forever'

Twitter allows employees to work from home 'forever'

 Published 6 years ago:  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey has announced that employees can work from home indefinitely as the company adapts to a new remote work culture.

A big salute to our press freedom heroes

A big salute to our press freedom heroes

 Published 6 years ago:  Exploring the sacrifices and struggles behind press freedom in Pakistan, highlighting the heroes of media rights in a challenging environment.

Dawn concerned over increase in COVID-19 cases among media workers

Dawn concerned over increase in COVID-19 cases among media workers

 Published 6 years ago:  Dawn newspaper raises alarm over rising COVID-19 cases among journalists, highlighting the risks posed to media workers during the pandemic.

Journalist killed in police crossfire in Afghanistan

Journalist killed in police crossfire in Afghanistan

 Published 6 years ago:  A journalist in Afghanistan, Ahmad Khan Nawid, was tragically killed in a police crossfire incident during protests over food aid distribution.

Supreme Court orders restoration of Neo News transmission

Supreme Court orders restoration of Neo News transmission

 Published 6 years ago:  The Supreme Court has restored the transmission of Neo News after suspending a previous Islamabad High Court verdict regarding its category change.

Court issues notice to playwright in lawsuit filed by journalist

Court issues notice to playwright in lawsuit filed by journalist

 Published 6 years ago:  The Lahore civil court issued a notice to playwright Khalil-ur-Rehman Qamar regarding defamation claims by journalist Farrukh Shahbaz Warraich.

PFUJ concerned over suspension of Neo TV's license

PFUJ concerned over suspension of Neo TV's license

 Published 6 years ago:  The PFUJ expresses concern over PEMRA's suspension of Neo News' license, calling for the immediate withdrawal and protection of employees' interests.

Indian journalist mistakes satire for serious news

Indian journalist mistakes satire for serious news

 Published 6 years ago:  Indian journalist Aarti Tikko Singh mistakenly reported a satire piece as serious news about Prime Minister Imran Khan's COVID-19 response.

Attack on Dawn journalist's home in Umerkot

Attack on Dawn journalist's home in Umerkot

 Published 6 years ago:  Freedom Network raises alarm over the attack on Dawn journalist A.B. Arisar's home in Umerkot, highlighting increasing journalist risks in Sindh.

17 media persons test positive for COVID-19 in Quetta

17 media persons test positive for COVID-19 in Quetta

 Published 6 years ago:  Seventeen media persons in Quetta have tested positive for COVID-19, raising concerns over safety guidelines from health authorities.

PEMRA suspends Neo TV license with immediate effect

PEMRA suspends Neo TV license with immediate effect

 Published 6 years ago:  PEMRA has suspended Neo TV's license immediately for violating rules and a court order, marking a significant regulatory action.

Sindh government launches media support program

Sindh government launches media support program

 Published 6 years ago:  Sindh government launches the People's Media Support Program to ensure job security and timely salaries for media workers and journalists.

Five journalists arrested in five days in Bangladesh

Five journalists arrested in five days in Bangladesh

 Published 6 years ago:  Five journalists have been arrested in Bangladesh within five days under the Digital Security Act for their news articles and social media posts.

Radio reporter Rex Cornelio Pepino shot and killed in the Philippines

Radio reporter Rex Cornelio Pepino shot and killed in the Philippines

 Published 6 years ago:  Philippine journalist Rex Cornelio Pepino was shot and killed in Dumaguete City, prompting calls for a thorough investigation into his murder.