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.

Policeman guarding journalist Shireen Zada gunned down

Policeman guarding journalist Shireen Zada gunned down

 Published 5 years ago:  The cop was returning after dropping the journalist home

Three citizen journalists vanish in China; authorities tighten controls amid COVID-19 crisis

Three citizen journalists vanish in China; authorities tighten controls amid COVID-19 crisis

 Published 5 years ago:  IFJ urges Chinese authorities to provide transparent information on their whereabout

Myanmar Army files lawsuit against Reuters

Myanmar Army files lawsuit against Reuters

 Published 5 years ago:  IFJ condemns the military's action that comes because of Reuters coverage of the shelling of a Rohingya village in Rakhine State in January.

PFUJ condemns death threats to journalist Asif Ali Bhatti, demands security

PFUJ condemns death threats to journalist Asif Ali Bhatti, demands security

 Published 5 years ago:  The union urges authorities to probe the incidents

Nearly 60 go jobless as Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, PFUJ condemns closure

Nearly 60 go jobless as Daily Asian newspaper shuts down, PFUJ condemns closure

 Published 5 years ago:  The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) condemns the sudden closure of the Daily Asian newspaper, which left 60 journalists jobless. PFUJ urges the government to regulate media licenses to prevent misuse.

Journalists call for a ban on Khalil Ur Rehman for abusing Marvi Sirmed

Journalists call for a ban on Khalil Ur Rehman for abusing Marvi Sirmed

 Published 5 years ago:  Journalists and public figures rally behind Marvi Sirmed after a heated exchange with Khalil Ur Rehman Qamar on a talk show about the Aurat March slogan mera jism meri marzi. Calls to ban Qamar from TV shows grow amid widespread condemnation of his abusive behavior.

Low digital literacy, poor network barriers to internet inclusion in Pakistan: The Economist

Low digital literacy, poor network barriers to internet inclusion in Pakistan: The Economist

 Published 5 years ago:  Though Pakistan's overall ranking is 76, the country falls into the last of index countries overall, and it ranks 24th out of 26 Asian nations.

Dawn not happy with PTI's handling of bill on journalists' protection

Dawn not happy with PTI's handling of bill on journalists' protection

 Published 5 years ago:  The paper wants the government to adopt the bill prepared by the ministry of human rights, and not club it with the legislation presented by Information Ministry

Tragedy strikes: Javed Khan of Daily Ausaf shot dead in Swat

Tragedy strikes: Javed Khan of Daily Ausaf shot dead in Swat

 Published 5 years ago:  Urdu newspaper Daily Ausaf's Bureau Chief, Javed Khan, was fatally shot by unknown assailants in a tragic incident on February 25, 2020. The murder added to a concerning trend of violence against journalists in Pakistan, prompting investigations by police and international press freedom organizations.

Promises made for urgent government action to resolve media pay crisis

Promises made for urgent government action to resolve media pay crisis

 Published 5 years ago:  Many Pakistani media companies have to pay up to 11 months worth of unpaid salaries to journalists

PFUJ, civil society and others reject Citizens Protection Rules

PFUJ, civil society and others reject Citizens Protection Rules

 Published 5 years ago:  The union leaders and activists urge the government to denotify the rules immediately

Senior journalist Fasih-ur-Rehman passes away

Senior journalist Fasih-ur-Rehman passes away

 Published 5 years ago:  The deceased was a founding member of Geo News

Kashmir journalist wins AFP's Kate Webb Prize for coverage of India's lockdown

Kashmir journalist wins AFP's Kate Webb Prize for coverage of India's lockdown

 Published 5 years ago:  The award, named after one of AFP's finest correspondents, recognizes journalism by locally hired reporters in Asia operating in difficult conditions

Dawn welcomes PM's call for consultations on Citizens Protection Rules

Dawn welcomes PM's call for consultations on Citizens Protection Rules

 Published 5 years ago:  The paper says the proposed rules regarding the social media use are deeply flawed and need revision

Indian police open case against Kashmir social media users

Indian police open case against Kashmir social media users

 Published 5 years ago:  Police say they misused social media "to propagate a secessionist ideology and promote unlawful activities"

CPJ calls for thorough probe into the murder of journalist Aziz Memon

CPJ calls for thorough probe into the murder of journalist Aziz Memon

 Published 5 years ago:  The tragic murder deserves swift justice, which is something Pakistani authorities have repeatedly failed to deliver for journalists, says official

DawnNews journalist seeks help in tracing culprits who attacked him

DawnNews journalist seeks help in tracing culprits who attacked him

 Published 5 years ago:  The assailants had chased and attacked him four weeks ago in Islamabad.

Asma Shirazi reminds prime minister about media's role in his political struggle

Asma Shirazi reminds prime minister about media's role in his political struggle

 Published 5 years ago:  In her column for bbcurdu.com, she says the captain has changed since arriving at the Prime Minister House

Dawn tells prime minister 'power is ephemeral'

Dawn tells prime minister 'power is ephemeral'

 Published 5 years ago:  The paper asks the prime minister to 'rethink his short-sighted approach' towards media

PFUJ demands judicial inquiry of journalist Aziz Memon's murder

PFUJ demands judicial inquiry of journalist Aziz Memon's murder

 Published 5 years ago:  The union leaders call for the immediate arrest of the murderers

Journalist Aziz Memon killed in Naushahro Feroze

Journalist Aziz Memon killed in Naushahro Feroze

 Published 5 years ago:  Aziz Memon, a journalist for Sindhi TV channel KTN News and newspaper Kawish, was found dead, allegedly strangled, and left in an irrigation outlet near Mehrabpur. His death follows threats he received for his news coverage.

IFJ, PFUJ condemn government clampdown on digital creators

IFJ, PFUJ condemn government clampdown on digital creators

 Published 5 years ago:  The bodies urge the authorities to revise the guidelines after consulting journalists, media organizations, and relevant stakeholders.

Journalist Gul Bukhari threatened with terrorism charges, extradition from UK

Journalist Gul Bukhari threatened with terrorism charges, extradition from UK

 Published 5 years ago:  The Committee to Protect Journalists urges Pakistani authorities to withdraw threats of terrorism charges against journalist Gul Bukhari and stop harassing journalists domestically and internationally.

Citizen journalist missing in Wuhan after covering coronavirus

Citizen journalist missing in Wuhan after covering coronavirus

 Published 5 years ago:  Since Chen Qiushi's disappearance, his Weibo account has been taken down.

CPJ issues safety advisory for covering coronavirus

CPJ issues safety advisory for covering coronavirus

 Published 5 years ago:  The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on January 31, 2020

Nadeem Malik claims his interview of president edited under pressure

Nadeem Malik claims his interview of president edited under pressure

 Published 5 years ago:  the anchorperson did not explain who exerted pressure for editing the interview

Kashmir journalists accuse Indian police of muzzling press

Kashmir journalists accuse Indian police of muzzling press

 Published 5 years ago:  Kashmir Press Club says security agencies are using physical attacks, threats and summons to intimidate journalists.

Attacked Mexican journalist asks president for justice

Attacked Mexican journalist asks president for justice

 Published 5 years ago:  “President, they are killing us, don’t forget it please, they are killing us,” Paul Velazquez, an independent journalist tells Lopez Obrador at a presser.